Matt Cole
Matthew L. Cole has published numerous articles, poems and short stories. He has four published novels, with a more currently under construction. He has worked with animation companies developing stories and scripts. He currently teaches English Composition for several colleges and universities.
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Warren G. Bennis:This brief article details the man behind one of the most famous management theories known in the business academic worlds.
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Harry Potter and His Seven Books:A brief essay on the real magic of the Harry Potter series written by J.K. Rowling.
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BlackbirdsThis is a poem about crows, ravens, or blackbirds. I've included a photo I snapped myself to accompany it. -
Indian SummerThis was to be my first romance novel writing under the name Carol Lance. I still may write in this genre in the future and under this name. Let me know what you think of my effort. Thank you.
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Forever MineThis was to be a horror novel, I even tried to write in a different style and voice than I was accustomed to. This is the first 7,100 words. Let me konw if you like it. Thank you.
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Seeing DoubleA short story of 1,100 words of a strange crime and even stranger criminals.
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Hard to SwallowThe story of a creep who spies on something even more horrible.
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TYPES of EMBEZZLEMENTWays for small businesses to protect themselves from employee embezzlement.
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Charlie Bassett Reflects on Wyatt EarpA 'real' fictional account of a great and legendary Old West figure. -
The Devil is in the Details, Know the Truth About Your StoryAn article to help the aspiring writer. -
More 55 Word Flash FictionShort stories told in 55 words, only!
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Rosetta and the Stone GolemThis is a short story that I hope you all enjoy.
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The MarshalThis is the prologue to a novel called: The Marshal: A Novel of Bill Tilghman, about the legendary Western lawman. The novel is not yet published but is a completed 81, 000 words. I hope you enjoy it and I would love feedback. Thank you.
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Dead Horse CreekA Western novel published in 2006, if you want a good read in the tradition of Louis L'Amour, then read the first chapter of "Dead Horse Creek" for free and buy the book when you're done.
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Corrigan and the CorpseA hard-boiled short story.
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Better Think TwiceThings aren't always what they look to be...you better think twice...
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All in the FamilySometimes families hide the darkness secrets, both good and bad.
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THE MALE HERO, MASCULINITY at ITS FINESTA look at the male hero in hard-boiled detective fiction. -
HOW MUCH DID DIME NOVELS COST?Some history of the dime novel.
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PINKERTON and "WE NEVER SLEEP"Some interesting facts concerning fiction and the Pinkertons.
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Hard-Boiled PulpA critical look at the origin of hard-boiled detective fiction, the pulp magazines.
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The Strange VisitorWhen a strange man appears before a group of campers, they have a lot of questions.
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HEATHEN'S EMISSARYRome, 1206
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An Essay on Life, Experience and AdviceA personal essay reflecting life, education, experience, and the advice that has been given to me.
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How Not to Get a Teaching JobThe trials of an short, fat, white man, armed with a Master's degree, and unfortunately cannot find a teaching job. This is not a racist editorial nor it is meant to offend, it is meant to inform and get others in my situation, black, white, green or yellow.
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Fantastic Poems About Mythical CreaturesFun poems about mythical creatures and beings -
Harry Potter a Disappointment on All Time ListThe Top 50 Children's Books of All Time are listed here, and Harry Potter makes the list only once. -
Licking Your WoundsGettysburg, Pennsylvania 1864 A horror story that takes place during the Civil War, making a horrible situation more horrifying.
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The Literary AgentOriginally appeared in 1906 as an article, and still has relevant information for today's authors.
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The AuthorOriginally written in 1906, this article is still relevant today, and with my help it is also very readable with today's language. A must read for any aspiring author.
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Beetle the Bard, Another Harry Potter BookDetails on the new release of another Harry Potter book, Tales from Beetle the Bard
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The Train of Thought"A personal essay with reflections on what is going on in my head. Note: this is not intended to scare-also not recommended for small children."
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My WalletAn essay I wrote back in 2004.
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What I Do Best...This is an essay that I wrote back in 2004, for my bachelor's degree.
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SCREENWRITING EXPO 2 NOTES:Notes from the seminars, courses and lectures taken by me at the Screenwriting Expo in 2003
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55 WORD FLASH FICTIONHere are two short stories, each only 55 words each.
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The Femme FataleFor him she is sex-absolute sex, no less. She is defined and differentiated with reference to man and not he with reference to her; she is the incidental, the inessential as opposed to the essential.
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THE PRIVATE EYE NOVELAn American invention like no other is the private eye novel. England may have their gentlemen amateur detectives like Holmes and Poirot yet without the private eye the American detective genre would have long since gone away.
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Film Noir:Writers Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler, helped establish film noir as a genre of film noir.
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100 CRITIQUE QUESTIONS to ASK YOURSELF of YOUR STORYWhen writing a short story or novel, here are some questions those who critique will ask of your story, so by beating them to the punch you should avoid the slush and rejection piles. -
SUN SAFETY TIPSTips on protecting yourself from the sun's harmful UV rays
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Fidel CastroA paper originally written in 2001, reflecting on Fidel Castro's history and impact on the world.
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Violence in SchoolsWow! How the times have changed. Forty years ago, surveys of public school teachers indicated that the most pressing classroom problems were tardiness, talkative students, and gum chewing.
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Dawson's ClosetThis is a short story written over ten years ago that I thought might be entertaining to you all.
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George Combe and the British Influence on American EducationGeorge Combe, brother of Andrew Combe, Scottish physiologist; was a writer on phrenology and education. He was born in Edinburgh, where for some time he practised as a lawyer. -
RUSSIAN ARTIntroductory Joke: When Stalin was head of the Russian government he asked one of Russian's top artists, "How is your art going?" The artist said, "I can't complain." Stalin answered, "You bet your life you can't."
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Casting for the Sixth Harry Potter Movie: The Half Blood PrinceHarry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, due in theaters this November. This article discusses the recent additions to the cast.
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Nothing but Net:These are the 5 steps to improving your bottom line. If your focus is on these areas throughout your fiscal year your bottom line will grow.
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From Friend to Foe:There is a certain strategy involved in operating a business. A good business is more than a great product at an affordable price.
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Having Freed Myself An)d Open Sores (PoetryTwo poems written several years ago, now for you to read. -
4th of July Desserts and DrinksSome yummy cake recipes and wonderful drinks -
ProstituteA poem for your reading enjoyment.
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Death & TaxesAn IRS agent unwillingly reveals his former government job when a tax payer gets rude.
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A HISTORICAL OVERVIEW of DETECTIVE FICTION"In detective stories, virtue is always triumphant. They're the purest literature we have." -- Lord Peter Wimsey in Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers -
THE DETECTIVE GETS SCHOOLED:A candid look into gender roles in hard-boiled detective fiction, this introduction to the series that will feature Dashiell Hammett, Mickey Spillane, Raymond Chandler and Walter Mosley.
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The Best Snorkeling Spots in HawaiiSnorkeling in Hawaii and the 10 best places to do so
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Getting a Screenwriting Degree Online or Through Non-traditional OptionsFor aspiring screenwriters, answering the questions: Do I have to live in Los Angeles? Have a Screenwriting Degree? To write for Hollywood. -
Juan CortinaJuan Cortina or by his nicknames "Cheno Cortina" and "the Red Robber of the Rio Grande", was a Mexican rancher, politician, military leader, outlaw and folk hero. He is famous for leading a paramilitary Mexican force in the First and Second Cortina Wars.
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Walt Whitman: A Man's Man, a Poet's PoetThoughts on Whitman and his poetic forms.
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HARRY POTTER and the SORCERER'S STONE: A Marxist and Feminist View of the Boy Who LivedLiterary theory on Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling.
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The Mambi Soldiers of Cuba: A Brief History and RetrospectiveThe Mambi Soldiers were patriots in Cuba, but what exactly does Mambi mean?
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Modernism: Freud's Influence on Fitzgerald and HemingwayAn essay on Freud on Fitzgerald and Hemingway concerning Modernism in literature.
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The Upsteam People of Fort OsageA brief historical look at the Missouri Osage Indians.
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The PantoumA in-depth look at one of poetry's most rarest forms.
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The Many Forms of Narrative StructureAn exploration into the varied narrative styles in film structure.
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Time FliesAll Jenny needed to keep her family together was time, be careful what you wish for.
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African American Perspective: History and RetrospectiveAs conceptualizations of multicultural literature evolve and diversify, it is important to revisit its historical foundation-
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CoulrophobiaHospitals are scary enough places, add a clown and it multiples the terror.