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Matt Whyman

Matt Whyman

Matt Whyman

Matt Whyman is a distinctive contemporary voice in children's and adult writing. After graduating from the University of East Anglia's MA in Creative Writing, Matt's career as a writer has taken him from Agony Uncle columns (Bliss magazine and AOL)... Read full bio

Author Revealed:
Q. How would you describe your life in only 8 words?
A. Author, father, mini-pig sitter
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My life in 8 words: "Author, father, mini-pig sitter"
May 19, 2011
When I started writing Oink: My Life With Mini-Pigs, Butch and Roxi could both fit inside the cat basket in which they'd...
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Oink will be released on September 18, 2012 in Trade Paperback
Feb 05, 2012
Oink will be released on September 20, 2011 in Hardcover, eBook
Sep 20, 2011
Oink is now available in Hardcover, eBook
Sep 20, 2011
Oink will be released on September 20, 2011 in eBook
Sep 20, 2011
Oink is now available in eBook
Sep 20, 2011
Excerpt:
Chapter 4 from Oink
Aug 20, 2011
Excerpt:
Chapter 23 from Icecore
Jun 18, 2011
Author Voices:
Is a Mini-Pig For Me?
May 20, 2011
Author Revealed Answer:
What is your motto or maxim?
May 20, 2011
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Who is your favorite fictional villain?
May 18, 2011
May 18, 2011
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What’s your fantasy profession?
May 18, 2011
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What are your 5 favorite songs?
May 18, 2011
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What do you regret most?
May 18, 2011

Matt Whyman Revealed

Matt Whyman Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. A pet is for life. Even the demanding ones. Q. Which living person do you most admire? A. Muhammad Ali. Once upon a time I bumped into him in a shopping centre in Bristol. True fact! Q. How would you describe perfect happiness? A. Going to bed without having to set the alarm clock. Q. What are your most overused words or phrases? A. Who left this mess? Q. If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your days, what would it be? A. sushi Learn more about Matt Whyman

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Hasbrouck Heights Patch, July 6, 2011
...iPod playlist to describe themselves. The first book they all read for this discussion was “Gold Strike” by Matt Whyman. Most agreed that the book started out with a lot of excitement but then it began to drag on but overall it was considered...
Go YAY!, October 5, 2011
...Oink: My Life With Mini-Pigs by Matt Whyman Published by Simon & Schuster, September 20, 2011, $24.00 Book Description: Paris Hilton carries one around like a Chihuahua, while Posh and Becks own a pair. The mini-pig...
Time to Write, July 23, 2011
...course I recently attended on writing for children I was introduced to the book “Boy Kills Man,” by Matt Whyman. Aimed at the 12+ reader, it caused quite a stir when it came out in 2003. It’s the story of a boy assassin in Medillin, Columbia. This...