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Matthew Nation currently resides in beautiful Southern Illinois. He is a graduate of Southern Illinois University of Carbondale. While there, he majored in Radio and Television, but minored in English with a focus on Creative Writing. He loves traveling, photography, and ending the day with a nice glass of wine.

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