I'm currently a 90% full-time author. I've written Paraworld Zero, which is the first young adult fantasy/science fiction novel in the Parallel Worlds series. It will come out January 2008 by Blue Works, an imprint of Windstorm Creative. Reviewers are saying that "Paraworld Zero is like Harry Potter meets Star Wars."
www.ParaWorlds.com - Homepage (sample chapters, photos, videos)
www.ParaWorlds.net - Parallel Worlds Forum
"I greatly enjoyed the story... an exciting page-turner"
– FantasyBookSpot.com
"...a must read for anyone who loves fantasy and for anyone who loves a good adventure/coming-of-age novel."
– Flamingnet TOP CHOICE Award
"The exciting action of Star Wars with the humor of Napoleon Dynamite... Paraworld Zero has strong potential to be popular among readers."
– Diana Pharaoh Francis, author of Path & Crosspointe series
"Flame throwing pigeons and demonic dumpsters. Funny and imaginative."
– Maria V. Snyder, award-winning author of Poison Study
"It’s always a pleasure to find a new writer...with flair and humour and a truly original imagination...
"Murderous villains, mighty warriors, goddess-like women, impossible problems and some of the wildest chases since the Keystone Kops. More fun than a barrel of computer games. Read it. Trust me, you’ll have a terrific time."
– Douglas Hill, bestselling author of nearly 70 books
"Its rollicking adventure style reminds this reader of a cross between Harry Potter's adventures and those of Artemis Fowl. Colorful characters, fast-paced adventure, and clever humor make this an interesting read."
– TeensReadToo.com (Readingjunky)
"Fantasy lovers will devour Paraworld Zero... incredibly unique and captivating."
– ThePageFlipper.blogspot.com
"Enticing and very entertaining... funny, unique, and imaginative series."
– TheCompulsiveReader.blogspot.com
"Peterson deftly blends elements of fantasy and science fiction in this action packed romp."
– The Faerie Drink Review (Poised at the Edge)
"ParaWorld Zero is one of those rare young adult novels that all ages will enjoy... Don't miss this one!"
– SpecFicWorld.com
"The characters are lively and the storyline is fast paced and exciting to read. It's got everything a kid would enjoy reading so you guys should definitely pick this book up..."
– TheBookBinge.blogspot.com
"Amazing! Harry Potter step back, Simon Kent is a magic welder with a secret history... fun adventures, cool characters, and laughable moments... Definitely a good read..."
– Yellow30Scifi.com
"For a first time novelist Peterson shows a good grasp of what makes a book exciting, injecting his novel with a cracking pace, endearing characters - and the story's breakneck climax is well worth the wait."
– Sci-fi Online
"This sci-fi/fantasy adventure pulls the reader in from the first sentence and keeps the pages turning. Filled with humor, cool new gadgets and spells, and an extremely original premise, this is one book you do not want to miss out on... Two thumbs up."
– MySpace.com/bookchicclub
"Paraworld Zero is a sharply written, highly entertaining young adult novel. It is accessible, fast paced, with enjoyable, realistic characters."
– WormsScifi.com
"The story is a nice mix of SF and fantasy... The strongest part of Paraworld Zero is the ending. Peterson writes an excellent cliffhanger that made me excited about the next episode."
– BookLoons.com
"Saving the planet seems to be impossible. Only a concerted effort of all and Simon’s Magic has any chance of success."
– ConNotations (Gary Swaty)
"Paraworld Zero held me in my seat from the first page. An exciting fast-paced adventure, chock full of magic and humor... Matthew Peterson delivered a formidable tale and followed through with amazing results. I for one am looking forward to the second book in this series. It cannot come out fast enough to satisfy my curiosity! While this book contains elements of Harry Potter and Star Wars it is still uniquely in a league of its own." – MySpace.com/weaversofwords
"I highly recommend this novel to fantasy fans of every age."
– MySpace.com/multiversereviews
"Readers will delight in this first book in Matthew Peterson’s Parallel Worlds series... I look forward to the next in the adventures of Simon, Tonya, and their growing gang of friends. I am sure many young readers - and older ones as well - will, too."
– MyShelf.com
"...tale of magic, mayhem, and maturation... action packed... A reasonable blend of science fiction and fantasy, Simon's adventures should appeal to middle schoolers..."
– VOYA
"The author has mastered the formula for injecting a constantly increasing level of tension in his story... This series should become a bestselling set of stories. We rated it an almost perfect five hearts."
– HeartlandReviews.com
"I am utterly amazed at how engrossed I was by this book... This book makes you feel the magic and imagination of childhood all over again."
– BookPleasures.com (Kelly Moran, Author and Reviewer, www.authorkellymoran.com)
More about Matthew Peterson
- Won, received honorable mention or placed in several writing contests including WritersWeekly.com, Writers Digest, SpecFicWorld.com, Ralan's Spectravaganza, Science Fiction Writers of Earth, and L. Ron Hubbard's Writers of the Future- Practiced 12 years of Shotokan karate and is a 2nd degree black belt
- Received the Eagle award for Boy Scouts of America
- Served a 2-year, unpaid mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormons)
-Graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelors degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Information Technology
- Has five boys, two of which are red-headed twins