Frankenstein's monster

This is an illustration that wasn’t used for, A Fright in the Night and Other Rhymes. The illustration is by Lori Escobar and depicts me as Frankenstein’s monster.

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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The Little Free Library

Recently I sent my book, A Fright in the Night and Other Rhymes to the Little Free Library, which is located on Walker Dr, Soledad, California. 

The Little Free Library has various books that cater to both adults and children, and I’m thrilled that my book is amongst them.

Here's an interview with me that was put up on the libraries billboard, when I was featured as author of the week.

Matthew Hartley lives in Melbourne, Australia. 

From an early age he had a love of reading and making up his own stories. He was so eager to be an author he printed out his first book on his home computer when he was eleven. It was called Psycho Robots, and he sold several copies to students from his class.

Many years later, in 2016, he published the humorous poetry collection, A Fright in the Night and Other Rhymes. The book was filled with poems about witches, giants, vampires and many more scary creatures.

In February this year, his second book of poetry, The Teachers are in Trouble and Other Rhymes will be released. In the book you’ll find The King of Burps, the teacher who got detention and many more colorful characters.

Matthew is excited to have his book included in the Little Free Library, and hopes his stories will encourage children to read more.

He is currently working on his first chapter book series for younger readers. It’s a swashbuckling adventure on the high seas!

To learn more about Matthew’s work, check out his Facebook group. 

www.facebook.com/authormatthewhartley/

A Fright in the Night and Other Rhymes is available to purchase from Amazon.

If you’d like to check out the Little Free Libraries facebook page here’s the link:

https://www.facebook.com/kimslittlefreelibrary/

Spooky Halloween Books for Kids

Author Susan Day has made a list, Spooky Halloween Books for Kids, and A Fright in the Night and Other Rhymes has been included. Thanks Susan :)

Click on the link below to see the list.

  

http://www.astrosadventuresbookclub.com/spooky-halloween-books-for-kids/

Signed Books On Sale!

Signed copies of my book, A Fright in the Night and Other Rhymes are now available from The Paperback Bookshop! It’s a great little store located at 60 Bourke St, Melbourne.

A Fright in the Night and Other Rhymes is Matthew “Morbid” Hartley’s second collection of humorous poems for kids. In these pages you’ll find frighteningly funny poems about ghoulish ghosts, wicked witches, vile vampires and a host of mischievous monsters.

This delightfully nightmarish collection features illustrations by Lori “Looney” Escobar.

The Paperback Bookshop 

www.paperbackbooks.com.au

Belgrave Book Barn

Here I am at the Belgrave Book Barn with a copy of my book, A Fright in the Night and Other Rhymes.  

Here's a poem from my book. 

If you enjoyed this poem please let me know :)

A Fright in the Night and Other Rhymes

A Fright in the Night and Other Rhymes is Matthew “Morbid” Hartley’s second collection of humorous poems for kids. In these pages you’ll find frighteningly funny poems about ghoulish ghosts, wicked witches, vile vampires and a host of other mischievous monsters.

This delightfully nightmarish collection features illustrations by Lori “Looney” Escobar.

You can purchase the book through Amazon and all other good retailers.

Print Version

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0995414106

Kindle eBook

www.amazon.com/dp/B06W9L5F3G

Here's a poem from my children's book, A Fright in the Night and Other Rhymes. Hope you enjoy it :)

The Clumsy Giant

I’m just a gentle giant, 


but most would disagree.


Because when I’ve been spotted


they all decide to flee.

They yell, ‘Here comes the giant!’

and raise the town alarm.

They just don’t seem to understand

I don’t mean them any harm.

But people here are really small,

I squash them without knowing.

Mum says I should take more care

and look out where I’m going.

I told my Mum that I would try,

but still she wore a frown.

As soon as I had said those words

I’d knocked down half the town.