Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hello there, my name is Matthew Morris. I am 27 years old, and I live in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
I’m not too extraordinary of a guy, but I have had some unique experiences and insights that I have been able to write about. I have struggled with drug addiction since my teen years, and have also been fortunate enough to be able to recover from it.
I also enjoy working with computers and websites, and fighting the battle I still fight for general health and wellness. I have always enjoyed helping others, especially when it comes to drug addiction. I am not a professional or a counselor, but I do have some writing abilities and a desire to help others.
Most of the books I am publishing so far are focused on self-help, wellness and drug addiction, but I do have plans to expand into other areas and hopefully continue to develop as a new writer.
So far I have written 2 books, but I am working on a few more in the near future. One book is not displayed on my author page as I have decided on some revisions before real promotion.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Surviving the Soda Struggle – I have been a massive soda drinker most of my life, and I have struggled to try and quit from time to time. I also enjoy helping others and sharing what I have learned, and I also saw that the other similar book in the Amazon store did not appear to be as high of quality as I knew I could create.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I am a new writer so I have some bad habits. I say many unnecessary phrases at the start of my sentences. For example: “I did have a few bad run ins”. As opposed to saying the same thing without the “I did”. What happened was I ended up saying it many paragraphs in a row. Also I have a bad habit of making too long of sentences, abusing the comma.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Recovery Literature. Wellness and meditation books. Michael Singer, The Untethered Soul and The Surrender Experiment.
What are you working on now?
I am working on promoting my book Surviving the Soda Struggle, as well as writing a more in depth version of my addiction and recovery story.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Facebook and Instagram.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Do something that feels good and that you are happy with. Take the time to create a book that is high quality and will be enjoyed by others.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Too much different advice to pick one.
What are you reading now?
Not anything but studying for some computer certifications.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Finishing the full version of my addiction story, then working on a couple other books regarding either self help or some other ideas I have. I eventually want to write a fiction book as well.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Untethered Soul, How to build a raft, how to survive on a desert island, and an adult coloring book.
Author Websites and Profiles
Matthew Morris Amazon Profile