Matthew Shaw is an independently published author with a serious running problem. Married with two children he spends his limited free time either training for and running ultra marathons, or lost in thought dreaming up new science fiction stories. He is passionate about writing and loves to create entertaining stories that carry deeper, hidden meaning. Through the endless possibilities of Sci Fi he wants to open minds, provoke thought and spark imagination. To provide the necessities of food and shelter Matthew works full time combining his love of the geological and physical sciences. He lives in Western Australia with his wife, two children and endlessly entertaining pet dog. Matthew’s website is: www.matthewshawbooks.com