Matthew Linton was born in Syracuse, NY and spent the bulk of his childhood in a small town called Chittenango (hometown of The Wizard of Oz creator, L. Frank Baum).

Matt has lived in four different states and has been calling South Carolina his home since 2000. He lives with his wife, Sheila, their two kids.

When he's not writing, Matt enjoys reading, going for long walks, and spending time with his family and friends.

Matt's love of stories, and the fantasy genre in particular, was piqued at a young age. He grew up watching movies like The Princess Bride and The Neverending Story and playing video games like Zelda, Suikoden, Chrono Cross, and many more.

He released his debut novel, Rivo: Blade of the Shooting Star on Nov. 4th 2025