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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 books! https://backwardsknight.bigcartel.com
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Barnaby naps epic naps.
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January 10, 2026 at 1:51 AM
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Happy Friday, friends!
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January 9, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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In case you hadn't heard the news, #SPFBO11 has kicked into gear with submissions being closed and the pool being narrowed down by lottery to 300 books.

One of which is The Backwards Knight.
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January 5, 2026 at 1:43 PM
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My books are on Kobo+

The Dark Side of Super: An interconnected collection of super powered shorts. Dark gritty, realistic takes on power and its cost.

The Backwards Knight: A classic fantasy adventure with eldritch horror twists. A snarky knight, stabby princess, and farm boy marked by magic.
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. Image of a book, The Dark Side of Super, on a broken glass bed. Red arrows point to tropes in the book: Twist ending, Super powers...with a cost, Thriller, Multi POV, Snarky Characters, Urban Fantasy, Normal People...?, Novella.
January 4, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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Game night.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:44 AM
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It's cold and dark. We hold out hope that warmth will return, in more ways than one.

Come lose yourself in The Backwards Knight. Wallow in a world where things are dark. Yet, slivers of hope remain.

A snarky knight, a stabby princess, a farmboy marked by magic.

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#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.
January 2, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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My 2025 in books read.

#Booksky
An Image of the books I read, in no specific order, during 2025. Book covers for: Returnal: Fallen Asteria. The Age of Reckoning. Saga Volume 10. Legacy of the Brightwash. The Daughters' War. Something Special. This House Isn't Haunted But We Are. The Cut. What Moves the Dead. Reflections of Fractured Dreams. The Ocean Hugs Hard. The Kaiju Preservation Society. The Last Available. His Ragged Company (audio book). Not Right Now. Lock & Keys: A Fantasy Anthology. Saga Volume 11. Saga Volume 12. Low Volume 5.
January 2, 2026 at 5:11 AM
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Bao. Pierogi. Tempura vegetables. 🍽️

Happy New Year's Eve!
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January 1, 2026 at 2:13 AM
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Let's celebrate the end of 2025 with some awesome books that you need to read!

27 books in all, only $15 to snag. #Bluesky, you can't pass this up, can you? Nope, didn't think so. Go check it out right meow!

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January 1, 2026 at 2:10 AM
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The Dark Side of Super is 11 interconnected stories about the costs of powers; mental, physical, emotional, or otherwise.

Come for these dark, gritty, realistic takes on power and stay for the thriller/heist.

Novella length, so you can squeeze it in 2025!

Get it anywhere books are sold!

#BookSky
Trope image for The Dark Side of Super. Twist ending, super powers with a cost, thriller, multi pov, snarky characters, urban fantasy, normal people...?, novella
December 29, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Spent last night meeting some owls with @fallenlights.net.

This is Winnie.
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December 28, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Don't forget, #booksky! The /r/Fantasy 2025 Holiday Megasale is going on RIGHT MEOW!

300+ authors bring 650+ books for either 99 cents or free.

If your e-reader is feeling a little empty, now's your time to stock up!

Every sale ups our donations to The Mary Cariola Center!

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December 27, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Homemade sourdough egg bagels for @fallenlights.net. 🍽️
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December 27, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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Aaaaand done..can I get a nice, friends???
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December 26, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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ONE MORE AMAZON SALE TO REACH 69!

LET'S GO PEOPLE.

Either The Backwards Knight or The Dark Side of Super.

Let's get N I C E.

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December 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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I want to wish #Booksky a Merry Booksmas. It's time for the /r/Fantasy 2025 MEGASALE!

That means Over 650+ books from over 300+ authors for 0.99 USD (or similar prices) or FREE. Snag TDSoS / TBK ebooks for 0.99 USD.

Purchases drive donations to benefit The Mary Cariola Center!

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2025 Holiday Megasale. 0.99 ebooks US/UK (and similar discounts in other markets) to benefit The Mary Cariola Center. Features covers of The Dark Side of Super and The Backwards Knight by Matthew Siadak
December 26, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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12/26 through 12/27, find The Dark Side of Super and The Backwards Knight on sale for 0.99 USD, or similar discounts/ otherwise.

I am taking part of the 2025 Holiday MEGASALE with over 300 other authors, for a total of over 650+ books that are either 0.99 or FREE, #BookSky!

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2025 Holiday Megasale - more than 300 authors! Over 650 books free or $ 0.99! To benefit the Mary Cariola Center
December 26, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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Wife made me Nothing, the cookie sword, in this year's batch of sugar cookies for Santa. 🍽️
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December 24, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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Spicy jam thumbprint cookies. Holiday bakeaggedon has started. 🍽️
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December 23, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Game night, in a nutshell, sometimes.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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Four more orders on 'Zon for a very n i c e milestone.

FOUR MORE. LET'S GO!
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December 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Here's a preview snippet of The Dark Side of Super's forthcoming audio book.

If you're interested in a narrated collection of dark, gritty, realistic super-powered shorts, you will NOT want to miss out on this. Coming early next year!

Stay tuned for more news!

#booksky #booktok #audiobook
December 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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I agree, do you?
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December 22, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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Get hype. Coming Real Soon™ #booksky!
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December 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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This may be the best omelette I have ever made. Jalapenos, ham, cheddar. 🍽️
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December 20, 2025 at 2:16 PM