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
February 10, 2026
The day finally arrived. My first novel, A Nightmare of Magic and Madness is out and available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. I am working on getting set up on Ingram for book store distribution.
I will keep you updated on how it goes as I continue learning about marketing and brand development, while beginning work on the next book of The Chaos of Magic.
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.