Matthew studied Creative Writing at the University of Colorado Denver where he was an associate editor for the journal Copper Nickel; Matthew also holds a degree in Elementary Education from Colorado Christian University. His work has recently appeared or is forthcoming in Chicago Quarterly Review, Pilgrimage, burntdistrict, Meat for Tea: The Valley Review, Jelly Bucket, The Allegheny Review, and Word Riot. Matthew lives near Denver with his wife, two dogs, and a kitty he is allergic to.