M. S. Butler's love of horror and all things supernatural began at a young age. He learned to read at age two and hasn't stopped since, absorbing story after story until he finally began writing at age twelve. He is heavily influenced by H. P. Lovecraft, Stephen King, Jim Butcher, and Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley.
He started writing poems while still in elementary school, being inspired by Homer's The Odyssey, before moving on to short stories. Now aged 26 he has written several short stories including Footsteps in the Darkness currently being considered for the Fish Publishing Flash Fiction Prize. He is currently hard at work on his debut novel Abyssal Tides, a supernatural thriller set in modern day Massachusetts.
He can be found most days surrounded by his cat, leopard gecko, tarantula, and two dogs when he's not passionately loving his fiancee.
M. S. Butler started writing poems at a very young age, being inspired by his mother's love of literature. His mother read to him every night from the classics of western mythology. He fell in love with fairy tales immediately and they have been a lasting influence on his work ever since.
He grew up in West Chester, Ohio and filled his days looking for the Loveland Frogman, fairies, and ghosts. He continued to love the supernatural well into his teens and voraciously absorbed anything remotely relating to it from novels, to movies, to nonfiction books, etc.
Once in college his interests turned more toward the scientific. He majored in Environmental Science at Ohio University, Computer Science at Cincinnati State, and Political Science at the University of Cincinnati. After struggling to find a job that felt fulfilling he had an epiphany while reading an old journal. He remembered how much he loved creating stories and decided to focus all his efforts on becoming an author.
Since then he has written several short stories, one of which,
Footsteps in the Darkness, is currently being considered for the Fish Publishing Flash Fiction Prize. He is currently hard at work on Abyssal Tides, his debut novel.
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Hello Fantasy Fans!
I'm finally over halfway done with Abyssal Tides! It's been another hectic month with tons of ups and downs to keep your favorite author busy, but I've managed to cross the halfway mark and the finish line is in sight! In addition to the novel, I've also been working on making Cin City D&D the best gaming show on YouTube (Move over Force Grey and Acquisitions Incorporated)!
Abyssal Tides Update
Word Count: 64,594
Page Count: 343
57% Done!
First, I'd like to take a second to let you all know about some exciting news on the home front. Soon my fiancée and I will be moving to the sunny Florida panhandle where I will finally have an office and a yard for my dog! Obviously I am ecstatic about this, but unfortunately it means that there will most likely be a drop in my productivity.
I know what you're all thinking... "How could you do this to us!?" or "Knowing I have Abyssal Tides to look forward to is the only thing that gets me through the day!" or "What are you!? Some sort of monster!?", but trust me, Abyssal Tides will proceed on schedule and be done in time to sate all of your rabid thirsts.
Next, I'd like to update you on the evolution of Cin City D&D. We are now sitting at 18 sessions (including one 'in person' session) with more on the way! Our sessions continue to get better and better if I do say so myself (and I just did). The players continue to surprise me with their dedication, creativity, and role-play acumen (used it correctly, mission accomplished). Together, we have added a theme song and intro video to the live streams to give it a more professional feel that we hope you will enjoy.
Finally, I'd like to thank everyone who is reading this right now. Your support helps me get through those days when I get kicked in the teeth and I'm ready to throw in the towel. Everyone of you is a hero to me and I promise I will not let you down. As corny as that sounds it is the truth; you are all ballers, shot callers, 20" rims on the Impala. I also promise never to quote 90s rap lyrics at you again.
- M. S. Butler
P.S. Check out my website mattsbutler.com for more updates and info on my progress. Please watch us Monday nights from 10pm to Midnight at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQhYwZnQTEYmOvdMLEaIN5Q and, because we are needy and crave your love, please hit that subscribe button. Don't forget to follow me on Twitter @mattsconfused if you want to hear me ramble about pre-season Hockey and how fluent I've become in French. Merci Beaucoup!