Fighting Back

2016 has certainly been a tough one with regards to loss.  One would have to use the fingers and toes of both hands and feet to count the number of high profile personalities that were lost this year.  Several people whom I know very well have lost either friends or family to chronic illness, and after hearing one of my favorite radio personalities interview someone who recently lost a family member to “The C word,” I was moved to record the following vlog that I titled, “Fighting Back.”  God Bless you…

Seeing Really Is Believing!

I think we’ve all heard the phrase, “seeing is believing” enough to consider it cliché; but there’s a reason that phrase has been around for nearly four centuries (if not longer).  In its original sense, I think the message was, “I won’t believe it until I see it,” and certainly most of us have said or thought that a time or two.  But alas, there is another application of that classic idiom. Seeing someone else achieve what was once considered to be extremely difficult (if not impossible) can lead one…

2015: Year-End Reflections

As 2015 winds down to its end and I reflect upon a year that, though not without its challenges, was a blessed one, I would like to take this moment to express my deep and undying gratitude to each of you who has supported my work as an author and artist. My mission in writing and publishing “From Fear to Faith: A Survivor’s Story” was (and is) to awaken the awareness of the existence of a powerful immune system that lives in each of us; one that is further activated…

One of the the Best New Book Releases of 2015!

“From Fear to Faith: A Survivor’s Story” is an award-winning, powerful and inspiring tale of love, uncertainty, courage and triumph in the face of incredible odds. Purchase the eBook on Amazon Kindle or Apple iBooks this Independence Day Weekend (Thursday, July 2nd – Sunday, July 5th) for 40% off the normal list price of $9.99 USD.   What readers are saying…   “From Fear to Faith: A Survivor’s Story, is a must-read!! It was so many things: real, descriptive, humorous and a love-story, all under the same cover.” – Andrea…

New Book By Gulf War Vet Details An Inspirational & Somewhat Humorous Journey Through A Rare Form of Cancer | PRLog

New Book By Gulf War Vet Details An Inspirational & Somewhat Humorous Journey Through A Rare Form of Cancer. At age 37, in peak physical condition & at the height of his corporate IT career, Matt seemed to have it all: a lovely wife, a high-profile career & active involvement in the community. – PR12457201 Source: New Book By Gulf War Vet Details An Inspirational & Somewhat Humorous Journey Through A Rare Form of Cancer | PRLog

Have You Heard The News?

Not sure if you heard…but, last week From Fear To Faith: A Survivor’s Story made it to #18 on Amazon’s Hot 100 List for Inspirational e-books!!! That’s awesome news, but I want to explain my REAL GOAL. Just last night, my wife and I received a call from a dear friend whose family member has been struggling in their battle with the “c” word. They asked if I could share details of my experience and what I did to help my health care providers “help me” to overcome it. That…

FREE Preview of “From Fear to Faith: A Survivor’s Story” Now Available!!

Happy Friday Morning! With the release of “From Fear to Faith: A Survivor’s Story” due in just a couple weeks, I am excited to announce that A SPECIAL PREVIEW is now available in PDF format.  Please download and enjoy the “appetizer” and by all means, let us know what you think. CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK TO DOWNLOAD ****Please make sure that you add the e-mail matt@mdtalford.com to your safe sender’s list and check your spam/junk mail folder for the initial confirmation email. Thanks Also, I really could use your…