Self-Published Canadian Author Soars to #1 with his First Novel

Self-Published Canadian Author Soars to #1 with his First Novel

Canadian author Matthew Mather reaches #1 on Amazon science fiction
within a month of self-publishing his first novel, Atopia Chronicles;
over 30,000 copies in three weeks


MONTREAL, Aug. 27, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - Canadian author Matthew Mather is
the newest star in the self-publishing arena, reaching #1 on Amazon
science fiction and over 30,000 copies of his series shipped within
three weeks of the release of his first book, Atopia Chronicles. This is the first in a series of novels that explore our near future
world as it balances on the brink of eco-Armageddon, and is available
for a limited time at 50% off on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Atopia-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B008S1YN1U/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top


"I'm amazed at the response. I've been getting emails from people all
over the world," says author Matthew Mather. "I think the reason is
that this is really a book about human beings, about love and
relationships, at the same time as being a future techno-thriller."



Mr. Mather is also notable for winning the $2M "Best New Videogame in
Canada" contest, run by Telefilm in 2007, for the MindHabits game that
was translated into a dozen languages and sold worldwide. He's also a
successful serial entrepreneur, founder of one of the world's first
multi-sensory interface companies, Immersion, that became the world
leader in its field. He started his career at the McGill Center for
Intelligent Machines.



Independent writing has soared in popularity over the last few years,
with companies like Amazon, Kobo, Sony and Apple all providing a medium
for self-published authors to reach the main stage without the need to
go through the arduous process of gaining literary agents and contracts
with traditional publishing houses. Electronic books now outsell
physical books by margins of two to one.



Self-published writers like Amanda Hocking, B.V. Larson and Hugh Howey
have all succeeded beyond the wildest dreams of any publishing house,
with novels like 50 Shades of Grey, the Star Force series and Wool.
Often, it's easy to forget that independent writing has a long and
illustrious career, including such legendary writers as Edgar Allen
Poe, Henry David Thoreau, Mark Twain, Beatrix Potter and Rudyard
Kipling.



The Atopia Chronicles are an exploration of the meaning of love, life and the pursuit of
happiness in a world teetering on the brink of eco-Armageddon. What
could be worse than letting billions die? In the future, be careful
what you wish for. The link to the novel is below:
http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Atopia-Chronicles-
ebook/dp/B008S1YN1U/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

About Matthew Mather

Matthew Mather started his career at the McGill Center for Intelligent
Machines, founded one of the world's first tactile feedback companies,
and won the $2M award for "Best New Videogame in Canada" in 2007. He's
worked professionally in computational nanotechnology, weather
prediction systems, genomics and cybersecurity. He lives in Montreal,
Canada.


SOURCE PhutureNews Publishing

Image with caption: "Book cover of #1 best-selling 'Atopia Chronicles', and head shot of author Matthew Mather (CNW Group/PhutureNews Publishing)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120827_C9497_PHOTO_EN_17224.jpg

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