Matthew writes pacy, character-driven fiction that explores the impact of technology on how we live and who we are. His first full-length novel, Sockpuppet, came out in May 2016. It is the first book in the Martingale Cycle, a series of stand-alone but interconnected novels that gravitate around a fictional computing pioneer and political radical called Elyse Martingale. Matthew's first career was as a professional child actor. From the age of ten, he had roles in films and TV dramas including: Hammer House of Horror The Lost Boys (no, not the Kiefer Sutherland one!) Young Sherlock Holmes ...as well as appearing on stage at theatres including London's Royal Court. After graduating from Oxford University with a degree in Mathematics and Philosophy, he began a career in online communications. He now works in the public sector, helping people understand and manage money. You can follow Matthew on Twitter at @mattblak or find out more at matthewblakstad.com. Author photo: Paul Treacy