Greetings! I began my writing career in 2015 following the death of my beloved mother. The lessons and world views she instilled during my life as I grew and developed maintain a strong thematic presence throughout much of what I write. Her emphasis on the importance of love, kindness, and concern for all is the primary influence behind my material focusing on occasionally uncomfortable topics like emotional vulnerability, abuse, and existentialism. It isn't all mopey, though - I do like to let the hair down and writing about the fun things in life. Like owning an adorable dog that has enormous, "I just saw a ghost" eyes, for instance. While I use this website predominantly for hosting poetry and/or thought pieces, my primary commercially-marketed project is a sci-fi/fantasy series of novels which I originally self-published. The first is titled Continuity and was published in 2016. A sequel, Continuity: Coalescence, was released two years later. I'm thankful to say both were recently picked up by a traditional publisher, Wild Ink Publishing that will be releasing one, consolidated version of both in December 2024. Announcements on this moving forward will also be posted here. As far as the rest, I'm an ex-Vanderbilt baseball player (c/o '09) with a degree in Economics & Corporate Strategy who is ironically trying to forging a career that has absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with either of those things. Before my scribbles began, I was an insurance agent for the better part of a decade. Other than that, I enjoy simple living along with my aforementioned co-author, Pip the Pekingese! Thank you for visiting the website. I hope you enjoy your stay, and I look forward to connecting with any and all. No matter who you are or what you believe, you are warmly welcome! M.E. Shao
“Fools!” High atop the Tower of Management, Slug and Kelsey plot their sinister plan. “Muahahaha!” Slug cackles. “The Lenghornians are so concerned about the consulting firm I have hired! Little do they know that the Annual Review is nothing but a cover for the REAL leverage to be rid of them – the Guest Satisfaction … More The Lenghornian Revolt Returns: Chapter 3
“We must make haste!” Hurriedly rushing through the grassy hills overlooking of the House of Front, Stephanie and Brian are sweating from their long trek. “I’m running as fast as I can!” Brian shouts at Stephanie. As they finally make it to the peaceful village where the servers hang their aprons at night, the pair … More The Lenghornian Revolt Returns: Chapter 2
“Can you believe it’s been eleven months since the Battle for Free Servitude?” Peacefully plowing her fields of terrible-tasting seasonal carrots, Stephanie the server comments to her co-worker, Brian the Frequently Requested, about how quickly time has passed since the epic liberation from their oppressive managers. “It’s hard to.” Brian replies. “It seems like only … More The Lenghornian Revolt Returns: Chapter 1
***If you enjoyed this story, buy my book! You’ll enjoy that story more 🙂 Search for “Continuity” on Amazon/Kindle, Apple iBooks, Google Play, or BarnesandNoble.com Don’t forget to like my FB Page and follow this blog! http://www.facebook.com/mattshaoauthor *** The morning following the epic Battle for Free Servitude, the sun is shining particularly bright upon the … More The Lenghornian Revolt: Epilogue
“Wahh!!” “Agh!!!” “Yah!!” In the confines of the Tower of Management’s Walls, the fray between the servers and the brainless cooks comes to a head. Despite losing many of their comrades, the servers have persevered through the fight as if they’ve been triple seated whilst simultaneously serving a party of twelve. Knowing they are nearing … More The Lenghornian Revolt: pt 9
*** If you enjoy this story, buy my book! You’ll like it more 🙂 Search “Continuity” on Amazon, Apple iBooks, Google Play, or Barnesandnoble.com *** Quietly tiptoeing through the catacombs deep below the Tower of Management, Mike, the Tender of Bars makes his way toward the chamber that houses the Chains of Meaningless Rules. Knowing … More The Lenghornian Revolt: pt. 8
*** If you enjoy this story, buy my book! You’ll like that story more 🙂 Search “Continuity” on Amazon, Apple iBooks, Google Play, or Barnesandnoble.com *** “Battle stations!! Cooks! To the wall!!” As the sun reaches its highest point during the midday Spring afternoon, the Lenghornian chariot, led by Bernard and the Fairies, can be … More The Lenghornian Revolt: pt. 7
***If you’re enjoying this story, buy my book! You’ll like that story more 🙂 Search “Continuity” on Amazon, Apple iBooks, or Google Play. *** “Faster my faithful steeds!!” Leading the charge to the Tower of Management, Bernard mushes Jessica N and Sandy, two faithful stallions that are used to carrying the responsibilities of the … More The Lenghornian Revolt: pt 6
*** If you’re enjoying this story, buy my book! You’ll like that story more 🙂 Search for “Continuity” on Amazon, Apple iBooks, or Google Play. *** While the servers are busy planning their assault on The Tower of Management, the scheming managers are vigorously coming up with their own plan to defend their oppressive … More The Lenghornian Revolt: pt 5
As dawn sweeps over dusk on the morning of the Battle, the Lenghornian servers and fairies huddle together to plan their assault on the Tower of Management. “My fellow servers!” Bernard the Knight bellows, “Today is the day we honor our forefathers! We must earn back the right to serve freely, and rip apart the … More The Lenghornian Revolt: pt 4
How the World Should Work 