You can now find SIGNED copies of Waves of Burden at the U.S. News & World Report store in Terminal 2 near Gate 23 at the San Diego Airport. So if you’re flying into or out of Terminal 2, grab a copy!

It’s National Book Lovers Day… And have I got a book for you. “Thrilling,” “a page-turner with heart,” “tense,” and “emotional” are some of the things readers are saying about Waves of Burden. Available everywhere books are sold.

Hope if you bought a copy, you’re digging it; thinking of buying a copy, you do; read and loved it—you’re spreading the word. Big thank you to all!

One of the cooler “in the wild” photos of my book I’ll probably see. Courtesy of LA Times reporter James Queally, who I’ll be interviewing about his fantastic new book, SURVIVING THE LIE, on Aug. 12 at Warwick’s Books in La Jolla.

Sold copies of WAVES at our neighborhood farmers market today. Ride the waves, neighbors!

Bear is judging every one of you who hasn’t bought Waves of Burden yet.

Waves of Burden has been out a little over three weeks. Wanted to thank everyone for the support, ordering a copy, reading, and reviewing. You’re helping get the word out and I’m so grateful.

He also said this. Fuck this guy.

So indebted to the great Gary Phillips for his support of WAVES. Listen to the legend and grab your copy today.

It was a pleasure to interview Gary Phillips today at our San Diego Partners in Crime meeting about his new novel, THE HAUL. (Buy it!) We dove into the book’s themes, his research, LA culture and what challenges he faced in penning a heist novel in this age of advanced technology. Great Saturday!

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Waves is in the San Diego Airport. Pretty cool. Pretty, pretty cool.

I’m so grateful for a great night last night at Library Shop Mission Hills for the launch of Waves of Burden. Matt Coyle and I discussed the book’s themes, its inspiration, and motivations of the characters. All inside a beautiful space with wonderful attendees.

Look who showed up in sunny San Diego. @cmattwrite.bsky.social

Dropped off copies at Our Lil Parlor, a specialty gift and book boutique in Ocean Beach, this morning. Hope the locals grab a copy. Lots of OB in this one.

A female Monarch butterfly laying eggs on one of my Narrowleaf Milkweeds this morning.

Clutch book promo right here.

Today’s the day! Publication day for Waves of Burden. It’s surreal. This book and I have been on quite a journey since I wrote the first draft in 2022. I experienced so much, good and bad, as you would expect for over four years. I wrote this novel with 1/2

Always wanted a picture of an audience holding up a novel of mine.

Had a great launch event for WAVES OF BURDEN at Artifact Books yesterday afternoon! Big thanks to Jim Ruland for the terrific conversation. I so appreciate everyone that came out to spend an afternoon with us and bought a copy. A huge thank you to Artifact for all they do for authors and San Diego!

Really enjoyed talking to Cold Caller Magazine about everything WAVES OF BURDEN. coldcallermag.substack.com/p/an-intervi...

Really great event yesterday at our San Diego Sisters in Crime meeting discussing WAVES OF BURDEN. Carl Vonderau had insightful questions for me, and I sold some books. Next book launch event is at Artifact Books in Encinitas on Saturday the 20th!

First time doing an unboxing video, and had to film it at a place of significant meaning in WAVES OF BURDEN. Dropping June 24. Preorder your copy today at @bookshop.org, at your local independent bookstore, or wherever you buy books. Ride the waves!

Despite popular belief, not everyone keeps it classy in San Diego.

All the blurbs for WAVES OF BURDEN. Incredibly grateful for these talented authors and their kind words and support. June 24. Preorder now. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/waves-of-b...

This review of WAVES OF BURDEN has made my whole week. “If you’re looking for a fast-paced story for the summer, look no further.” Check it out! www.instagram.com/p/DZNqLLViW2...

Pretty cool deal! Grab the first Grifter’s Song episode for free for a limited time. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0G4...

Hey! The Goodreads page for WAVES OF BURDEN is up. Would mean a lot if everyone would mark “Want to Read.” www.goodreads.com/book/show/25...

Happy National Dog Rescue Day, especially to our favorite rescue, Bear!