Stephen Marc Matthews (born July 1, 1953) is an Australian children's author and adult novelist. His

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have been published in Australia, United States, Canada and the UK. Matthews was educated in the UK, where he worked in the finance and

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industries. Upon migrating to Australia, he purchased a share in an industrial business in

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. At age 55 Matthews retired from business to become a writer. Matthews then suffered an unexpected debilitating spinal problem, resulting in a series of operations and procedures. It was not until he reached 61, that Matthews finally commenced his writing career. Matthew's children's books have been published in Australia, the UK, United States and Canada. His work in children

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at home and abroad (India and South Africa) has been acknowledged in the Australian State Parliament. Matthews’ first novel for adults, ''The Skinny Girl,'' was released in November 2018. Dealing with the difficult subject of

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, the story is based upon true events. Matthews’ second novel for adults, ''Hitler's Brothel,'' released October 5, 2020 looks at German

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Works

* ''The Skinny Girl'' * ''Hitler's Brothel'' * ''Hitler's Assassins'' * ''The Psycho Scientist'' * ''Lord Grott of Grott Hall'' * ''Brain in a Box'' * ''Slugs' Revenge'' * ''Charming''

References

*http://www.stevematthewsauthor.com {{DEFAULTSORT:Matthews, Stephen 1953 births Living people Australian children's writers