Matthew Paul Spizuco is the creator behind Deep In The Keep. Matthew served in the U. S. Marine Corps, worked at a nuclear power plant, and earned a Master of Science in Geology (Vertebrate Paleontology) from the University of Pennsylvania. Now retired, he strives to live a writing life. Matthew has written fantasy and horror screenplays, placing in screenwriting contests but remaining unproduced. He started writing on the family’s 1958 Royal typewriter, which occupies a place of honor in his study. Matthew’s first novel is due in February 2026.
An old school Gen Xer, Matthew grew up on fantastic stories. New York’s Channel 9 introduced him to Godzilla, Planet of the Apes, and Them!. Chiller gave him an appreciation of horror. He saw Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back nine times the first weekend it was out. The Lord of The Rings, Dune, and Marvel comics were regular reading material. His 1980’s Dungeons & Dragons books and party sheets are treasured artifacts.
News From The Keep
A new year brings an updated website. I am not an experienced website designer so every alteration has been an education. As I am adding author along with being a blogger, this was the time to set up a home page and pages for blog and book announcements. The updated sidebar includes a link to the most recent article and article categories.
My first novel, A Nightmare of Magic and Madness is coming soon and I am happy to reveal the cover. Learn about this fantasy thriller and its magical world on The Chaos of Magic page.
Paperback publication is Monday, February 9, 2026, and eBook pre-orders are open. The eBook price is $5.99 USD and the paperback is $14.99 USD.
The Keep
Deep In The Keep is the stronghold of Matthew’s imagination. A place to share thoughts about the things he enjoys with kindred spirits.
The Logo
Gray for the stone. Red for the creative passion. A lit window to show Matthew is there, writing, reading, and a bit of gaming.
Make Contact
Contact Matthew at deepinthekeep@gmail.com and through his social media.