As a professional musician, USA Today bestselling author MATT MCMANN played an NFL stadium, a cruise ship, and the International Twins Convention. Now he writes the kind of spooky mystery-adventure books he loved as a kid, including the MONSTERIOUS series. He’s hiked the Pacific Northwest, cruised Loch Ness, and chased a ghost on a mountain. While he missed Bigfoot and Nessie, he caught the ghost. He enjoys brainstorming new books with his wife, New York Times bestselling author Lisa McMann; viewing his son Kilian McMann’s artwork; and watching his daughter, actor Kennedy McMann, on television. Visit him online at mattmcmann.com, and follow him on Instagram @matt_mcmann.

Workshop: Mysteries, Monsters & Mayhem: How to Write Engaging Stories & Compelling Characters

Do you love stories full of mystery and spooky adventure? USA Today bestselling author Matt McMann, writer of the monster mystery series :MONSTERIOUS, will share how he writes engaging tales with compelling characters. Filled with practical examples and fun exercises, this workshop will lead you on a path through the dark woods to create your own gripping stories.