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September 30, 2016
Two stolen Van Gogh masterpieces recovered in Italy – Real Life imitating Art – Mona Lisa’s Secret
View of the Sea at Scheveningen, one of two stolen Van Gogh paintings recovered. Naples (Italy) (AFP) – Two Van Gogh masterpieces stolen in Amsterdam 14 years ago have been recovered from the home of a notorious Italian drug boss near Naples, Italian and museum officials announced on Friday. It looks like my novel Mona Lisa’s Secret was a head of its time. Mona Lisa’s Secret, begins when Joey the great grandson of Vincenzo Peruggia, the man who stole the original Mona Lisa in 1911, stumbles a...
September 19, 2016
Mona Lisa's Secret
August 6, 2016
Fortune in Blood Cinematic Book Trailer
Coming from a vast digital media background I wanted my book trailers to be Cinematic and Action packed. I think I was successful with Fortune in blood, because the trailer leaves you wanting more. At least that is what my friends tell me. I create all my videos using Final Cut Pro and After Effects. I purchase the music, photos and stock video and spend hours meticulously making every second count. I hope you enjoyed watching the Fortune in blood Book...
Mona Lisa’s Secret Epic Book Trailer
I am really happy with the final result of my latest book trailer and hope you all enjoy watching it. And as for all the people wondering, yes. I compose all my video trailers.
Download a FREE Sample Chapter Here. Below is the first Teaser Trailer I created.July 29, 2016
Worldwide Book Release For Thriller Author Phil Philips – 7 October 2016
If you like crime detective novels or movies – Fortune in Blood is for you.
A novel of murder, theft, betrayal and money … lots of it …
Inspired by movies like the Godfather, Departed and the original Point Break. Phil Philips will take you on a roller coaster ride that will keep you guessing until the very last page.
If you like historical fi...
September 17, 2015
Myth: A good writer doesn’t need an editor.
When you picture an editor, you probably imagine the red pen poised over a document, marking every spelling or grammatical mistake. While that is part of an editor’s job, the real meat of their work comes from seeing a document through unbiased eyes and polishing its rough edges.
Myth: A good writer doesn’t need an editor.
Want an example of a professional book from a world-class author who convinced her publishers to put out the book as-is, without a deep developmental edit. Look at J. K....
July 27, 2015
Book smart; the unexpected health benefits of being an avid reader
Unlike cheese boards or sunbathing, reading is one of the few life pleasures that comes with actual health benefits. Neurological researchers have spent years studying the impact of books on the brain. They’ve identified a compelling link between the act of chomping through a novel and enhanced cognitive ability. Reading, it transpires, has a profound effect on mental agility, the memory and our aptitude for imagination and compassion. It can also help to alleviate stress and aid sleep. Of...
September 10, 2014
Matthew Reilly Making Readers Happy
It’s now Friday in New York…which means in 8 short hours, I will be on the front steps of THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY, the venue of CONTEST, with a pen in my hand and a cheerful smile, ready to sign books and chat about them, too.
Come along at 5:30pm and ask that question that you’ve been meaning to ask, or just say hi.
This is really cool, nothing to be gained by Matthew Reilly except making his readers happy. There should be more authors doing this sort of thing.
Looking forward to our me...
