Werewolf Woes

I wrote this poem while thinking about what it might like to be a werewolf. It's a bit cheeky :)

Werewolf Woes

I always become a werewolf

when the moon begins to rise.

My clothes get ripped and torn

and then I double up in size.

Although I’ve got no clothes on

after I transform,

it’s really not a worry,

as my fur will keep me warm.

When I’m a scary werewolf

out and on the prowl,

for awhile I’m happy,

you should hear me howl.

I really like to run around

searching for my prey.

When I find a tasty meal

they never get away.

But when I’m back to normal

it’s really not much fun.

I have to get back home again

by doing a nudie run.

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New Pirate Book

I’ve finished my new book! The Adventures of Captain Cranky – The King’s Treasure, is the first book in a series for MG readers. Here’s a blurb I wrote for it.

Pirate Captain Cranky is a wanted man.

After years of bad luck and living with the threat of mutiny, Cranky embarks on a desperate attempt to finally find his fortune and escape his pursuers.

Sailing his ship, The Spiteful through fierce storms and towering waves, Cranky and his crew struggle to stay one step ahead of The Tranquility and Captain Marshall Mellow, who’s been ordered to hunt them down.

First mate Sam Seaworth is the only one capable of keeping Cranky’s notorious temper in check and stopping it from jeopardising their mission. Also aiding Cranky in his quest are his pet kookaburra, Captain Kook, musician Sloop Dog and stowaway Shelley Sales – a skilled fighter with a mysterious past.

Cranky’s obsessed with being the richest pirate across the seven seas, but at what cost?

I don’t plan on self-publishing this book like I did with my two poetry books. I’m hoping a traditional publisher might be interested in it. Fingers crossed!

You can also see some of my work on my facebook page @authormatthewhartley. I'd love if you stopped by for a visit :)

Here's a poem from my book, The Teachers are in Trouble and Other Rhymes. Enjoy! 

Faking It

Today I really wanted to sleep,
as school just makes me blue.
And so I decided to stay at home,
telling Mum I had the flu.

Instead she pulled my bed sheets off,
she wasn’t that easy to fool.
‘You don’t have the flu,’ she said,
‘Get your butt to school.’

And so I bounded out of bed
and very soon was dressed.
I knew I’d soon be back at school
feeling pretty stressed.

I wish I didn’t feel so scared.
I wish I felt invincible.
But I absolutely cannot handle
being the school principal.