Telam has declared independence—and the Ascendancy is coming to crush it.Regent-Marshal Alora Soleis will do anything to preserve her world's freedom, even as grief, paranoia, and power turn her rule into something harder and more dangerous.But when a rogue planet enters the system on a collision course with Telam's sun, her war for sovereignty becomes a fight for survival.Locked in prison, Sayuri Iekami is offered ...

'I never knew I could do this as a job'National Geographic conservationist and chopper pilot Matt Wright was born for a life of action and adventure. Raised in the wilds of Far North Queensland, Papua New Guinea and outback Australia, as a child he would catch deadly snakes for fun or lizards and turtles for show and tell at school.From his early years working in the outback to a short stint in the army, Matt’s life reads like a boy’s own adventure story, but he was always on...

Rescuing endangered species, piloting choppers and coming nose-to-snout with some of Australia’s deadliest creatures is all in a day’s work for Matt Wright. With his mates by his side, Matt ventures into the outback and beyond, managing to get into (and, remarkably, out of) some insanely nail-biting situations.This new collection of adventures moves from his home in the Northern Territory to the jungles of Borneo to the rivers of the Congo. Follow Matt as he tracks down a monster c...

"Matt Wright has crafted an expansive universe in his Sun Maker saga. Mirroring the struggles we face in our culture today, Matt has carved his path of truth through adversity - with a resonant paradigm of the importance of the choices his characters make! This epic could not have come to us at a better time." —Dominician Gennari, author of The War for AscensionTheir world is dying. Rich Wardens hold all the power. The Ruin hangs over them....

A craft book for writers who believe the stars still have something to say.Space opera is not just spectacle—it is scale with soul. It is the myth of tomorrow written across dying stars, the ache of distance stretched between lovers, the clash of empires built on forgotten ruins.In The 19 Laws of Space Opera, author Matt Wright reveals the hidden forces that shape this beloved subgenre—not formulas or beat sheets, but laws: the nar...

When the mask comes off, can you handle what's underneath?When your secret identity is revealed …When the monster is unleashed …When the superhero's child has no power …When Death himself is caught unawares …Pull back the mask to reveal 21 tales from seasoned and award-winning authors, of magical masks, gas masks, death masks, superheroes, secret identities, disguised robots, alien symbionts, a Napoleonic thief, a swindling demon—eve...

Transform your settings from mere backdrops into powerful storytelling forces.Some stories happen somewhere. The best stories emerge from places that feel alive, rich with history, symbolism, and emotion.In The Anatomy of Archetypal Settings, novelist and world-building expert Matt Wright presents the definitive guide to crafting immersive, multi-layered settings that shape character arcs, deepen conflict, and reinforce theme. This comprehensive resource ex...

"Matt Wright has crafted an expansive universe in his Sun Maker saga. Mirroring the struggles we face in our culture today, Matt has carved his path of truth through adversity - with a resonant paradigm of the importance of the choices his characters make! This epic could not have come to us at a better time." —Dominician Gennari, author of The War for AscensionEverything is ending. Tyranny has won. But hope is not yet lost.In Harro...

A Practical Guide to Making Your Settings Work for Your StorySome writers treat setting as an afterthought—a simple backdrop for the plot to unfold. But the best stories don't just happen somewhere; they emerge from places that feel alive, rich with history, symbolism, and emotion.The Anatomy of Settings is a step-by-step guide for writers looking to craft immersive worlds that shape character arcs, deepen conflict, and reinforce t...

A son's quest. A mother's fight. A father's descent.Grey Soleis ended the war by crossing every line the Ascendancy claimed to uphold. He disobeyed orders. He went rogue. He even attempted to destroy an entire world—because he believed the alternative was worse.Now the fighting is ending. And the Ascendancy wants its greatest war hero arrested.When Grey vanishes without a trace, his son Roth faces an impossible choice: remain loyal to the military t...

"Matt Wright has crafted an expansive universe in his Sun Maker saga. Mirroring the struggles we face in our culture today, Matt has carved his path of truth through adversity - with a resonant paradigm of the importance of the choices his characters make! This epic could not have come to us at a better time." —Dominician Gennari, author of The War for AscensionAn old enemy returns, oaths are sworn, and the stars fade away…Sun Maker...

Unlock the Cosmos of Your Imagination.What if your setting did more than just hold your story? What if it shaped your characters, amplified your themes, and drove your plot forward?From sprawling Dyson Spheres to claustrophobic generation ships, simulated realities to rogue planets adrift in darkness—The Anatomy of Science Fiction Settings is the definitive guide to crafting immersive, meaningful, and narratively powerful science fiction worlds.Built for intermediat...