Some of the inspirations for Trel, including Aragorn, Rand al'Thor, and the Dark Souls protagonist, with the Erdtree in the background. Going into what I hope will be the penultimate revisions of my novel, The Shattered Ring, one thing I intend to do is to create a new balance between Trèleris and Aranèle, two of the main protagonists. I've already begun the process with Ara, but Trel is by far the more important for one simple reason: it's his book. The Shattered Ring is

When I started writing my new fantasy novel, The Shattered Ring, it was meant to be a lot of things. First it was going to be a standalone epic fantasy, then a political fantasy duology. Right now it’s a heroic fantasy trilogy. All this change has occurred in the last almost 2 years I’ve been working on it, but one thing has always stayed the same; my direct inspiration for its world is the video game Elden Ring. Along the way, other inspirations worked their way in, like War

...Let me guess. Your reaction boils down to, "Uh, what?" Yeah, that's fair. So, here's an explanation for you: Screaming Chicken Day is, starting this year, an annual event that just so happens to correspond exactly with my date of birth. In celebration, from July 2 to July 16, I'll be running a sale on all products through my store. Starting on the 9th, for the final week, I'll also be offering a discount on Amazon purchases. So if you're on the fence about my book, or if y

Hello, all! As of today, I am looking for beta readers for my latest novel, The Shattered Ring! It’s a YA heroic-fantasy twist on the classic revenge story set in a post-apocalyptic world. It’s 142.9k words, so about the length of LotR: The Two Towers. I’d love written feedback (a form will be attached) in a timely fashion (within 2-4 weeks preferred). If you’re interested, DM me or fill out the signup form here on my website! Trel is the last heir to the kingdom of Assaria.

Hey all! I am thrilled to announce that I've completed the beta drafts for both The Shattered Ring and Ambition! I will be looking for beta readers for The Shattered Ring in the very near future. For those who don't know: The Shattered Ring is my most recent novel. It's a heroic fantasy, a primarily character-driven story about an exiled prince in pursuit of revenge against the demigod who destroyed his kingdom and set in a broken world ravaged by the death of its creator. I

Merry Christmas, my fellow bookworms! Nothing says festive like reading a good book by the light of the Christmas tree (and an actual lamp, because let's be real, those things aren't that bright), and have I got a good book for you! (If I do say so myself...) To celebrate the holidays this year, ALL products on my store are 20% off through the end of the year. That’s three weeks, fellas, so come and get ‘em! Last minute gift shopping for your book-loving friend? Look no furth

Coinciding with the release of my debut novel, Innocence, I present the AE Legends store! There you can purchase my book, merch, and any new products that I will introduce over time! To celebrate, I'm putting on a little promo; for the next 30 days, until November 29, I'm including a free sticker and bookmark with all purchases of my book in any physical format! eBook lovers, don't despair; I've got a deal for you, too! Also for 30 days, the eBook version of Innocence is on s

Hey, everybody! Welcome to the official website of AE Legends! Here you'll find plenty of info on my literary universe and what I'm up to currently. My name is Matthias, and I write clean YA fiction inspired by myths and stories from across history: epic fantasy and science fiction spanning a single multiverse that is building toward a final confrontation between the Light and the Darkness. Thus far, all of my books share the same mythology, cosmic laws, and magic systems. Cu