The Champion of Clarendon Ditch: Book 1:  The Hatching (Volume 1)
Matt Galeone currently resides in Baltimore, Maryland and was raised in Seekonk Massachusetts. He is the author of The Champion of Clarendon Ditch (books 1-3) and is currently working on their sequels; The 15th Chair (books 1-3). In addition to writing, Matt’s other interests include paddle boarding, snowboarding, supporting independent music, photography, reading sci-fi and comic books, traveling to see friends and family, and playing with his cats Oberst and Valentine. He has degrees in English and psychology, a masters in industrial and organizational psychology, and a doctorate in organizational leadership. Matt has noted that his influences include Ender’s Game and its sequels by Orson Scott Card, Y: The Last Man by Brian K Vaughan and Pia Guerra, the music of the independent band Bright Eyes, and the Dark Phoenix Saga by Chris Claremont. In addition to writing the The Champion of Clarendon Ditch and The 15th Chair, Matt co-founded the independent publishing company, 1st Ride Publishing with his editor and Business Partner, Beth Williams. The pair believes that with the advent and proliferation of e-readers, independent publishing companies can change the industry much the way independent record labels were able to impact the music industry utilizing new technology. Both Matt and Beth are long-time supporters of independent music and art and decided to support the community they love with their publishing company.