My Story
Hailing from the lava-sculpted wilds of Southeast Idaho, Matt Taylor is the mastermind behind The Vault of Kings—a fantasy series where elemental magic gets a serious upgrade. Inspired by a love for the elemental chaos of Avatar: The Last Airbender, Matt created a world where teens don’t just bend fire or water—they command a whole periodic table of awesome.
When not crafting epic tales, he can be found adventuring with family, exploring the great outdoors, or rolling nat 20s in Dungeons & Dragons. A proud RuneScape veteran and die-hard sports fan, Matt also finds joy and purpose in living the Gospel of Jesus Christ—and occasionally wonders if Idaho potatoes could be a legitimate magical element.
Matt has been drawn to fantasy worlds since childhood—but there was always a whisper of something more, something hidden just beyond the page. So, he began to write, chasing the stories that flickered at the edges of his wild imagination. Now, those long-guarded realms are opening at last, and you're invited to step through the veil. Adventure awaits— will you answer the call?
NEW!
Want to try listening?
I had an idea a little bit ago to try something new... So, I made a YouTube channel! I am starting with reading book 1 and using AI to generate some fun images to help give the story a fun visual twist. Come check me out at
https://www.youtube.com/@TheWordSmith21
Playlist starts here: Listen
and listen to me read my story to you!
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Want exclusive access to secret projects that I am working on? How about the ability to read regularly released chapters of new/secret projects that I am working on way before they are released? Join my Patreon to help support my future projects for just $1 a month! You don't have to wait for new books to be released to get more story from me! Become part of my community and give me feedback on future, unreleased stories so that I can continue to release stories that you will love.
IN THE PRESS
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I am a fan of fantasy books and this one didn't disappoint. Matt Taylor wrote a book full of adventure and friendship. It will appeal to any who enjoys Eragon, Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings. The book is appropriate for any age and I would recommend it to everyone.
Katherine J. High,
Amazon Customer
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What is an Event Type?
See Events Above!
Event Types are events that are themed on two specific elements. At events, you are able to purchase high quality coins that represent the two elements that combine to make the event type. (Example, Light and Fire combine to make a Lightning Event, or Fire and Nature for a Metal Event!) There are six different elemental coins that you can collect for a very special (and secret (kinda)) reward that only those who have collected all 6 coins can qualify to receive!
Events also feature a FREE bookmark themed to a character that uses the specific event type combination Magick! Checkout Uthren Stormbringer, using Lightning Magick!
Collect all 6 coins!
Watch for an event featuring a coin you haven't collected yet!
