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Matt Cain

@mattcainwriter.bsky.social
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Author of novels ONE LOVE, BECOMING TED, THE SECRET LIFE OF ALBERT ENTWISTLE and THE MADONNA OF BOLTON. Email: info@mattcainwriter.com

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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Thank you! You’re the best kind of reader! X
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Thank you! How lovely of you x
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Have I got an offer for you! My best loved book THE SECRET LIFE OF ALBERT ENTWISTLE is in Amazon's August promotion and 99p on Kindle - and just over £6 in paperback. This book has moved and inspired so many readers and now I'm thrilled it’s going to be read by a whole lot more! ❤️ amzn.eu/d/06Lz5Xw
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
Thank you, Kate! This makes me very happy xx
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
It’s my pleasure! And I’m so happy you’re enjoying Albert! X
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Thank you, my friend xx
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
American readers! My novel BECOMING TED has been selected for a Kindle Monthly Deal and is currently just 99 cents - a fraction of the price of a coffee! If you’re looking for a fun, uplifting summer read, grab yourselves a bargain while you can! And please spread the word! 🇺🇸☀️❤️ a.co/d/7TEVNB4
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
I'm celebrating #PrideMonth with my novels, all of which feature characters breaking free from the shame they’ve been made to feel, embracing their difference, learning to love their true selves and moving towards a place of pride. So there's never been a better time to read them! ❤️🏳️‍🌈❤️
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
I’m so proud to have gone on TV to share my story about being late diagnosed autistic with the wonderful Lorraine Kelly. And I was thrilled to talk about the positives of my condition. Thanks to Lorraine for being an open and compassionate interviewer. And if anyone missed it, it’s on ITV catch-up!
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
Oh thank you! And thanks for sharing your story! Are you going to seek a diagnosis? I hope I’ve inspired you! X
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
🥰🥰🥰 You’re the best kind of reader - one who comes back for more! Thank you! X
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Anthony (he/him) @antongyan.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Book 23 of 2025 #OneLove by @mattcainwriter.bsky.social. I really enjoyed reading this whilst sat back at home waiting for my little sister to give birth. Love hearing about #QueerManchester and #CanalStreet. #QueerLit #GayLit
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Thank you, Anthony! How lovely of you x
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
All power to you! I hope you find happiness and peace wherever the path takes you x
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Thank you, Rita xx
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Thank you so much, my friend x
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
It was my pleasure! Thank you for reading and sharing x
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Thanks very much. And to you too! X
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
All power to you. Sending love and solidarity xxx
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Good for you! FUCK ‘EM! And thank you x
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
It does indeed! All power to you, James! X
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Thank you! X
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Thank YOU, Rachel. And sending love and solidarity x
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Pleased to be of service. And thank you for reading xx
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Interesting theory! Will look into that! X
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
❤️❤️❤️
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
It was my pleasure. And all power to you xx
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
That’s exactly why I wrote it! And thank you! X
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
This is possibly the most important piece of journalism I’ll ever write. At the age of 50, I was diagnosed autistic. Please read my story and share it so others don’t have to wait so long to understand who they are ❤️ #autism #autistic #neurodivergent www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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I thought it was being gay that made my life so difficult. Then, at 50, I got an eye-opening diagnosis …
I spent far too many years lonely and angry, thanks to schoolmates who called me ‘weird’ and bosses who dismissed me as ‘hysterical’. But was it my sexuality that put their backs up – or the autism I ...
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Thank you xx
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Yes, indeed! And thank you! X
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Thank you! And please let me know what you think! Xx
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
It’s publication day for ONE LOVE in the USA! Finally, a year after the UK! Please share - I’m so proud of this book! And thanks to La Voix, Russell T Davies, Steven Rowley, Alexandra Potter, Ruth Hogan, Patrick Gale, Clare Pooley, Bryony Gordon and Lorraine Kelly for saying such wonderful things! ❤️
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
American readers, BECOMING TED is just $2.99 on ebook for today only! Also it’s one month till ONE LOVE is published in the US. You can pre-order it now or win a copy via the Goodreads giveaway. And bloggers and journos, you can request to read it on Netgalley. Get on it! ❤️🏳️‍🌈❤️
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Londoners, I’ll be appearing at the Barnet Libraries Literary Festival on Sunday 4 May at 11am. I’ll be in conversation with the fab Claire Gardner and will also answer questions from the audience and sign your books! Come and join us if you can! barnet-libraries.played.co/venues/63aff...
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
American readers! I’m thrilled to announce that my upcoming novel ONE LOVE features in a Goodreads giveaway from today March 22 until April 5! 100 lucky winners will receive finished copies of the book! GOOD LUCK and if you win please send me pics! ❤️🇺🇸❤️ www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
My latest novel ONE LOVE is out now in the UK and published in the US on April 29! I think it’s great but don’t listen to me, listen to the brilliant Russell T Davies! ❤️🏳️‍🌈❤️
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
For all those asking about my next novel, here’s a sneak peak from the HOTLIST in this week’s issue of The Bookseller! We’ve sold the rights to my ace US publisher but are looking for a new home in the UK - and taking it to the London Book Fair! Please like this post if you’re excited to read it! ❤️
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
To celebrate LGBT+ History Month, I’m posting this article I wrote for the Guardian about the importance of reclaiming our queer history after years of erasure. Because we’ve always been here and we’ve always made a contribution! Please share! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... #lgbthistorymonth
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
I wasn’t sure about LOOT when I first started watching as it seemed a bit gentle and slow. But I soon got into it, mainly thanks to the brilliance of the supporting cast. I love Sofia and Arthur but most of all I love HOWARD! I’m about to start season 2 - is it just as good? Is anyone else a fan?
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
When I wrote #AlbertEntwistle, people commented on its similarities with a book called #AManCalledOve but I’d never read it! This week I watched the film version and loved it. As tears welled in my eyes, I felt proud to have written a book that people think has the same spirit ❤️
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
This film is a lovely study of the relationship between two very different characters and both lead performances are tremendous. It’s a quiet, gentle film so won’t change your life but it might make you a little bit more compassionate and understanding. I really enjoyed it ❤️ #arealpain
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
I’m thrilled to be on the jury for this year’s Nibbies! I’ll be judging retailer of the year, independent bookshop of the year and library of the year. It’s a wonderful opportunity to champion all those booksellers and librarians who support great work and get it out to readers! #britishbookawards
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
www.arvon.org/writing-cour...
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Residential Writing Course: Fiction | Arvon
If you want to write character-driven contemporary fiction with real heart, join bestselling authors Freya North and Matt Cain for this supportive and inspiring week in Shropshire. Learn how to conjur...
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Calling all new and aspiring writers! I’m teaching an Arvon course on character-based fiction this June, alongside the fab Freya North and featuring a guest appearance from the amazing Alexandra Potter! Find out more details via the link below! I can’t wait to read your work!
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Because we've all been restricted by expectations and we're all unique! How’s that for a message?
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
They all have different storylines but they all have characters who are gay men. But they're not just for queer readers because I think if I create queer characters and show them breaking free from the boxes society tries to force us into to become their authentic self, this can inspire all readers!
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
As I've picked up lots of new followers, I thought I'd re-introduce my books. I write heartwarming, uplifting novels about self-discovery, self-acceptance and self-love, about characters breaking free from expectation or oppression to blossom into their best, truest self…
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Matt Cain @mattcainwriter.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
What a surprising, brave, electrifying film! #emiliaperez
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