Matthew Arthur is an aspiring author from Houston, Texas. Once homeless as an adult, Matthew fell into a terrible depression. He was, however, free to explore the depths of mankind and he began searching for the “light within the darkness” as he put it. His time there compelled him to keep a journal of his experiences and led him to his true passion in writing. A proud father of three children, Matthew continues to pursue his desire to be a bestselling author.
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I have nominated you for the Liebster Award. I hope you will take a few minutes to look it over and let me know if you participate, I look forward to your answers, https://vickgoodwin.wordpress.com/2016/03/25/1332/
There is the link. I love your blog.
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Hey Matthew! I’m binge reading your blog a bit + I’m curious to how the title of it came about?
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Hello Kelley. Thanks for checking out my page. The title is a fusion from my teenage years between my nickname ‘Saint’ and residing on the south ‘west’ side of Houston, Texas. It simply evolved into ‘Saintswest’ as I never really left Southwest Houston, Tx.
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very cool!
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Lol. Thank you.
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A pleasure to meet you Matthew. Sounds like you have lots of life experience to draw on for book material. I wish you great success as a writer. Thanks for visiting and following my blog. Yours looks interesting…I will stay a while and read up.
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Thank you, ghostbusterbev. I would appreciate any feedback or advice from an exquisitely detailed writer such as yourself. Thank you so much for stopping by.
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Thanks for the lovely compliment Matthew. I recall years ago being at a writers’ conference and the speaker at one of the workshops I attended started his talk by telling our group of approx. 50 wannabe writers that only 10% of us would actually make it as writers. I decided then and there that I would be one of those five writers. And I did make a career out of writing. You gotta love writing because it takes determination and a certain amount of sacrifice. But I have to say I loved every minute of it and still do! Bev
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Amazing. I am truly awestruck to see people already doing what I as yet have only dared dream. Thank you for your honesty as well. I love to tell my stories and with some luck and determination I hope to tell them globally.
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A Texan! Awesome! I miss Texas – lived there 22 years, raised my daughter there. I’ve read a log of blogs here on WordPress, and yours has been (and will keep being, I’m sure) one of the best I’ve found. Keep writing – whatever you do in life, keep writing. It’s clearly a calling.
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Thank you so much! I appreciate every single word from the bottom of my heart and thank you for checking out this ol’ Texan’s blog.
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Thank you so much for dropping by and for the follow. Keep on pursuing your dreams! 😀
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Hello, nice to meet you, Matthew. Thank you for the follow; I see some awesome work on your pages – I look forward to connecting.
~Annie
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Hello Annie. Your blog inspired me today and I’m very glad you decided to look at my scribbles as well. Lol.
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My pleasure, Matthew. I’m glad you found something you like on my blog. 🙂 Have a relaxing evening (morning?) and a great weekend.
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Thank you so much. Please do the same.
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Thanks for following, Matthew. I’ve got a crazy day ahead but will be back later to read more and will follow now too
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Hi, Matthew! Thanks for following my blog! May your dream come true! 🙂
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Thanks for taking time to visit and follow my blog. I wish you much success in your writing endeavors!
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Thank you so much! And thank you for stopping in. I appreciate it!
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Wishing you abundant success!
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Thank you. It is greatly appreciated.
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Most welcome.
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Right now, in my home, I have my homeless friend, Lee. He’s an amazing man and has been an amazing friend. In eleven days, I’ll be moving to Harlingen, TX. Once there, I’m going to read more of your blog. You sound very interesting. 🙂
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Thank you Laura. And welcome to my madness 😊
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Hello Matthew! So nice to meet you. Thank you for following. I look forward to reading your work 😊
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Hello, Dorinda. Welcome to my humble blog. I do hope you find something inside as enjoyable as I have found yours. Thank you for following as well.
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I came to visit because you left a follow with me today. I clicking your follow also. Enjoy the journey together. I will look forward to seeing the situation of homelessness from the viewpoint of one who has walked the talk.
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Finding our light always makes our path more bright. Thank you for introducing me to your site.
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Thank you for stopping in, Astrid. I am greatly appreciative. And thank you so much for your kind words.
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Thanks for visiting my site. When past ninety, Pablo Casals was asked why he continued to practice cello so intensely. His response: “I think I’m making progress.” His answer will do for me. I’ll write on, regardless – as we all must!
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Thank for these words of wisdom and thank you for visiting my site as well. I will write on! I can plan to be the best author that I can possibly be so I gleefully accept this challenge
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Thank you for finding my Blog and the recent follow. I’ve given your Blog a shout out as my way of expressing gratitude. I am also in awe of your own Blog and look forward to following your journey. Daisy 🙂
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Thank you, Daisy! A blog shout out? Heeeeeeeeey!!! Woot! Woot! Lol. I’m honored. Thank you for visiting and welcome to my site. I appreciate the gratitude.
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[…] S A I N T S W E S T- Just my thoughts for all to behold […]
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Thanks for liking and following my blog!
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Thank you for giving my blog a look!
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Your poetry has such effortless rhythm, I really like it!
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Thank you! You really are too kind. I appreciate your kind words.
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Cheerio. Thank You for stopping by my blog and following. Here’s an imaginary cookie for ya. 😀
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Imaginary Cookies are my absolute favorite, ruchitaa! Thanks for stopping by as well, my friend. I had an imaginary cookie for you as well….but….i got hungry….😔
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Thanks for following and liking a post on The Expositrix! Keep up the writing!
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Thank you. Your blog motivated me today so I am honored to have you grace mine. You welcomed entirely to my page. Please enjoy!
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Thanks for the follow. See you on the ‘Press 🙂
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Yes indeed, sir. Thank you😊
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Well howdy there, pardner, and thanks for the follow. I’ll be checkin’ out your blog now. I look forward to getting to know you. 🙂
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Lol. Howdy! Welcome to my online refuge…or refuse… depending on what you think, I suppose 😜
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Hello and welcome aboard Pensitivity101! Thanks for the follow. Please join in with comments. I love the feedback and interaction. 😀
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Absolutely! And thank you for giving me a look as well. Greatly appreciated.
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My pleasure.
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Matthew,
Love the blog. Thank you for visiting and following my blog. I hope our blogs provide inspiration for our various writing journeys.
Regards.
Davy D.
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Thank you very much, Davy D. Your blog has certainly touched me and I pray your journey is as bountiful as it is brilliant. Shine on, my friend.
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Thank you Matthew. Your kind words are much appreciated. Make sure that your light continues to shine. Looking forward to reading your work.
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You have a gorgeous blog, and clearly a testimony that God’s hand is securely on your life–Hallelujah! I love Houston because my cousin, the dearest person in the world to me, lives there 😉 I wish you all the best blessings from God’s Abundance!
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Thank you very much, Shadeau.
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Most welcome, Sir 🙂
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That’s awesome, best wishes and every success.
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Thank you very much. I appreciate it.
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Enjoying your blog. My art quilting and writing have kept me sane in a world of pain. So glad of your success and your sharing.
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Thank you so much for stopping by! I appreciate you! Yes, it is a welcome outlet. I’m so glad you’re overcoming the world of pain, my friend.
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I wish you all the best of success, Mathew
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Thank you very much, sir. I appreciate your kind words.
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goodluck
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Thank you?
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