Matthew Alan Thyer is an independent author writing hard-science fiction with a twist. Currently publishing a series of stories which share the theme "sports in space." He is an Army veteran who served as a signals intelligence analyst. Prior to finding his voice as a writer he worked as an operations engineer, wildland firefighter, backcountry ranger, kayak guide and river rat. Matt's hobbies include trail running, backpacking, skiing, mountaineering, bicycling, and paragliding. Matt's hobbies include trail running, backpacking, skiing, mountaineering, bicycling, and paragliding.