About the Author
After leaving school, Matt Whitehouse worked a variety of jobs in the building trade and warehousing, all while living a life of misspent youth. Seeking some direction, he joined the Navy, where he began to focus on his passion for writing, penning screenplays and novels in his spare time.
It wasn't until the death of a close friend that Matt decided to channel his experiences and memories into a novel about his hometown. The result was Northern Bastards, a gritty portrayal of life in South Elmsall, full of real-life stories that Matt has either witnessed, lived, or heard about.
Through his writing, Matt captures the raw authenticity of the area and its people, offering readers an unflinching look at the complexities of life in the working-class north.