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Matthew C. Woodruff

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With sardonic wit and complete irreverence, Matthew Woodruff is one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Woodruff is a master of dark humor and satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today.

It is said that Matthew was born with a book in one hand and a pen in the other (his poor mother has never forgiven him but hey, at least it wasn't a typewriter...) Shortly after the release of his first book, Matthew was named 'Author of the Month' by Self Publishers Showcase for September, 2018.

A native New Yorker, Matthew is now on staff at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. Matthew is an award winnin ...more

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Average rating: 3.84 · 77 ratings · 30 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

	26 Absurdities of Tragic Proportions: Unusual and Enjoyable Tales 3.84 avg rating — 43 ratings — published 2018 — 3 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
	A Christmas Tale to Chill Your Heart 3.28 avg rating — 18 ratings	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
	Tales From the Aether: Extraordinary Tales of Dark Fiction, Dark Humor & Horror 4.47 avg rating — 15 ratings — 5 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
	The April Fool: Political Satire it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	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

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Matthew Woodruff liked Linda mccann's review of Tales From the Aether: Extraordinary Tales of Dark Fiction, Dark Humor & Horror: "Wild ride These stories immediately hook you. You want the answers to the questions posed. Highly enjoyable and engaging! I finished in one night. "
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Matthew Woodruff liked Amy Shannon's review of Tales From the Aether: Extraordinary Tales of Dark Fiction, Dark Humor & Horror: "Uniquely dark and creepy! A must read! Woodruff pens magnificently dark stories in TALES from the AETHER: Extraodinary Tales of Dark Fiction, Dark Humor and Horror. This collection makes you wonder what goes on in the mind of this author, and that you" Read more of this review »
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