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Matthew Siadak

@backwardsknight.com

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Author of stories Eldritch, Fantasy, and Horror. Crow. Lost Boy. Dreamer of dreams. I love to cook, play TTRPGs, etc. I tinker, making jam and soap. He/him. Signed copies of books! https://backwardsknight.bigcartel.com

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Matthew Siadak @backwardsknight.com · Aug 5

The Backwards Knight is officially released unto the world. Pre-order campaign is over. Tentacles and all, I hope everyone enjoys this nearly-a-decade in the making novel.

Called a true fantasy gem and magnificent, I am proud of what I have wrought.

I hope you'll give it a go, #BookSky!

Image of a copy of The Backwards Knight sitting in a crumbling ruins, with a backdrop of shadowy tentacles, and eight arrows pointing to words that read: Stabby princess, a sword of nothing, potatoes, tainted magic, knight in not-so-shiny armor, farm boy with magic, Beware..., Crumbling ruins.

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Matthew Siadak @backwardsknight.com · 1h

Dinner is later, will report in.

Matthew Siadak @backwardsknight.com · 1h

Apple cider in progress. 🍽️

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Matthew Siadak @backwardsknight.com · 1h

Literally and figuratively.

Matthew Siadak @backwardsknight.com · 2h

About to attempt making apple cider.

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Matthew Siadak @backwardsknight.com · 5h

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Matthew Siadak @backwardsknight.com · 5h

You know where to find me if you end up with any questions!

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Matthew Siadak @backwardsknight.com · 5h

Currently using the free tier of Big Cartel. Can have up to five listings at absolutely no charge. Integrates with PayPal or Stripe for payment processing, who do charge the typical fee.

Also integrates with Pirate Ship that makes labels and shipping easy.

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Pixies a/k/a Map Nerd @mcburnellauthor.bsky.social · 5h

Ppl who sell physical books on their website or through Kofi/ Payhip et cetera: how does that actually work?

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Matthew Siadak @backwardsknight.com · 20h

Friday evening, three weeks until Halloween...do you know where your candy is?

I don't either.

But I do know some good books you could read. I have two spooky-ish books: The Dark Side of Super and The Backwards Knight.

Signed copies w/swag: backwardsknight.bigcartel.com

#BookSky

Backwards Knight

Signed books and swag from indie author Matthew Siadak

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H.S. Kallinger (he/they) @xakana.bsky.social · 22h

A Demon to Save Me follows Gabriel Belmont as he navigates the challenges of life a dhampir and as an ND, queer young adult trying to find not only his place in many different worlds, but a family to help him find his humanity... even as it slips away.

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Have You Ever... (A Demon to Save Me) #books

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Matthew Siadak @backwardsknight.com · 16h

Goodnight, friends far and wide.

Matthew Siadak @backwardsknight.com · 17h

Today, I made sourdough French bread, for meatball subs tomorrow. 🍽️

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Matthew Siadak @backwardsknight.com · 17h

We have some of those wander by too!

Matthew Siadak @backwardsknight.com · 18h

I am now receiving "please come back" emails from Hulu.

How about no?

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Matthew Siadak @backwardsknight.com · 18h

One of the many buddies we've caught with my camera setup! We name them sometimes too.

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Matthew Siadak @backwardsknight.com · 20h

Otherwise, you can find them damn near everywhere books are sold. Up to, and including, asking your local library to order them!

And believe me, our local libraries need us more than ever right meow.

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Matthew Siadak @backwardsknight.com · 20h

Backwards Knight

Signed books and swag from indie author Matthew Siadak

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Matthew Siadak @backwardsknight.com · 23h

Prepare thyselves.

Acey @echoesinajar.bsky.social · 23h

Echoes in a Jar: HER TEETH

"On Halloween night, Lyla and Millie are awaiting guests, adorned in their festive costumes as something buried deep crawls to the surface. Hungry. Baring its teeth... Her teeth."

Coming October 31st, 2025.

Happy Halloween.

#WritingCommunity #Horror

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