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Matthew Fox is a Canadian author recognized for his fiction, including the short story collection "Cities of Weather" and the novel-in-stories "This Is It." His writing often delves into the complex psychological spaces between various life states and relationships, examining characters in transition or crisis. Fox's education in creative writing at Concordia University and The New School laid the foundation for his literary career.

Beyond his own writing, Fox has had a significant career in editing. He served as a fiction and associate editor at Maisonneuve magazine before moving to Toronto Life magazine, where he worked as online editor for eight years. During his tenure, he was instrumental in expanding the magazine's online presence, leading to awards for its website and substantial growth in readership. Fox's literary influences are diverse, citing authors such as Lorrie Moore, Alice Munro, and Anton Chekhov. His work has been featured in various literary journals and anthologized in collections focusing on short fiction and queer literature. He currently resides in Berlin, Germany.

Matthew Fox's fiction frequently navigates the psychological landscapes of his characters, exploring the liminal spaces between different aspects of life. His short story collection, "Cities of Weather," is noted for its urban settings and characters grappling with transitions or crises. The stories often examine the ambiguities and overlaps between identities, such as gay and straight, youth and adulthood, and single versus committed relationships, as well as the ultimate transition between life and death. Critics have highlighted Fox's ability to draw readers into his intellectual worlds through precise observations. His novel-in-stories, "This Is It," continues this exploration, presenting a multigenerational family saga that balances thematic and formal complexity with compelling characters and vivid descriptions, creating a work of considerable emotional depth.

Prior to and during his writing career, Matthew Fox made notable contributions to literary publishing through his editorial work. He began his editorial journey at Maisonneuve magazine in Montreal, where he served as a fiction and associate editor from 2003 to 2006. He later relocated to Toronto to join Toronto Life magazine, taking on the role of online editor. Over an eight-year period, Fox significantly enhanced the magazine's digital footprint. Under his guidance, Torontolife.com received accolades, including "Best overall magazine website" at the Canadian Online Publishing Awards. His leadership also resulted in a substantial increase in online readership, demonstrating his effectiveness in expanding a publication's reach in the digital sphere.

“a promising foray into the short fiction arena”

“set largely in urban landscapes and populated with characters in transition or crisis. The stories deal, in the main, with the psychological spaces between gay and straight, youth and adult, single and committed, life and death.”

“Fox has a knack for bringing his readers into his cerebral worlds and for sustaining their interest with his spot-on observations.”

“balances thematic and formal complexity with bold characterization and vivid descriptions to create a work of significant emotional resonance.”

“Fox has written a family saga that’s as formally inventive as it is funny and tender.”