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Your Face Here

Your Gateway to the Late-Diagnosed Autism Experience

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I'm honored and excited to be chosen for the Elmhurst Public Library Local Author Fair! The event is August 29, 2026, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The library is located at 125 S. Prospect Ave, Elmuhurst, IL, 60126. More info to come!

Good times at Books & Brews yesterday! It was great to meet other authors and book lovers. I'm so appreciative to those who bought or showed interest in my book. It was a very rewarding experience!

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What Does Your Face Mean? was selected for
Books and Brews in the Barn!
June 27, 2026, 12 - 4 pm, at
Roberts Family Farm, Sandwich, IL, I'm going to grab a slice of pizza, a craft beer, and talk books.

Now available on Indie Illinois!
Discover Books From Local Authors, a collection of books from local indie authors available exclusively on the BiblioBoard Library mobile and web platform. Link in image to the right.

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What Does Your Face Mean? selected for LibraryThing.com early reviewer program! Check it out and enjoy some free books! 
https://www.librarything.com/ner/previous

by Michael Matthews

Michael Matthews has appeared on the podcasts Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay, Your Neurodiverse Relationship, and Autistic Culture. His top skills include sitting quietly, knowing the names of bands from the 1980's and 90's, and coming up with three examples.

Podcast Appearances

Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay

The impact of searching for the right diagnosis and not getting the support you need, with Amy Matthews.

Your Neurodiverse Relationship

Part 1: When autism enters the relationship, how they built strategies instead of resentment, with Amy Matthews.

Part 2: Busting the doomsday myth: yes, neurodiverse relationships CAN work, with Amy Matthews.

Autistic Culture

How Mike spent five lost years before realizing he's autistic.

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