Matthew James Jones is a poet, novelist, storyteller and veteran whose novel Predators, Reapers and Deadlier Creatures is available in Canada, France, the US, the UK, and Germany. Today, Matt writes and teaches in Paris: rhetoric and digital-narrative design. His many published works interrogate themes of dehumanization, poetics, monsters, masculinity, cross-cultural exchange, and healing. He also hosts the WordPlay Workshop, and organizes fitness enthusiasts who use trees as barbells: the Log Club. Follow his work and receive a free wordgift.

Upcoming Events (CET):

WordPlay Workshop (virtual) 1 February featuring Dr. Helen Hopcroft 2026 18h CET

Radio/podcast - Mainland Radio - February 2026.

Classroom visit - Carleton University (virtual) 9 February 2026 2030h

WordPlay Workshop (virtual) 1 March featuring Dr. Yvonne Zivkovic 2026 18h CET