Hello all! Another quick check in at the start of the school year. In the month of September I’m teaching at 2 workshops. First, on Saturday, September 19th, at that the South Fayette Municipal Center,…

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It’s a summer of writing and here’s another omnibus update: I was on Fox 8 News Now in Johnstown for 2 segments to discuss Saturday Night on Earth https://www.fox8tv.com/newspost/matthew-ussia/ and https://www.fox8tv.com/newspost/saturday-night-on-earth/ I read at Penn…

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To promote my reading at St. Francis University on Friday, February 13, 2026 at St. Francis University in Loretto, I was able to appear on Fox 8 News Now with host KC O’Day. Time on…

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On Sunday, November 3rd (the Steelers aren’t playing) at 12:15 at Cider & Plants Greenhouse CO-OP at 557 Greenfield Ave, in Pittsburgh I’ll be reading with Nina Padolf and Deena November. I also have other…

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I’m super excited to share that I have 3 poems in The Gulf Tower Forecasts Rain, which is available for pre-order now! The Gulf Tower Forecasts rain is a collection of Pittsburgh poems by Pittsburgh…

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Admittedly, I’m terrible at updating this website. I did however start an Instagram account for my writerly pursuits, so please follow me at MattUssiaWrites on Instagram. Also, my CrapCam Photoblog is back from Windows driver…

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I just wanted to announce that I will be reading as part of the book launch for Charlie Bryce’s new book, Miracles that Keep Me Going at Riverstone Books on Thursday, September 14th at 7PM.…

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