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Matthew Readling graduated with a degree in English from East Carolina University, but strangely enough found a career in healthcare construction, although he never lost his passion for the written word. Matthew has written four chapbooks of poetry but he decided to take a deeper plunge with his first book Benton Johnson and the Tale of Tu’i Malila, Part I.

When not building hospitals or trying to keep up with his daughter, Matthew tries to squeeze in some fishing, but he always finds time to write, usually right before he falls asleep.

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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

Matthew Readling The story started out as a gift for my nephew, plus I wanted to prove to myself that I could actually complete a book as I had always written much sho…moreThe story started out as a gift for my nephew, plus I wanted to prove to myself that I could actually complete a book as I had always written much shorter prose and poetry. I was fascinated by the tortoise Tu’i Malila, her history and great age, so I took her and my nephew, and combined the two elements into the tale that it is. (less)

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Matthew Readling Sometimes I will switch gears and work on something else like say a poem to overcome writer's block. The thought is to look at it from a fresh perspec…moreSometimes I will switch gears and work on something else like say a poem to overcome writer's block. The thought is to look at it from a fresh perspective and perhaps see a connection or direction that you did not see before. Also, a long ride on a country road with good tunes works great too!(less)

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	Benton Johnson and the Tale of Tu’i Malila, Part 1 4.86 avg rating — 7 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Benton Johnson and the Tale of Tu'i Malila, Part II by Matthew Readling (Goodreads Author), Matthew Readling (Goodreads Author) 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars