Armand Matte

Armand Matte graduated from the University of Windsor, Ontario, with Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education degrees. He taught upper-level elementary students in Simcoe and Waterford, Ontario and is currently retired. He now lives in St. Thomas, Ontario with his wife, Carol. He continues to be active in the field of Adult Education and in teaching computer technology to seniors. “Search for the Quinset Keepers had its origins in a grade-seven creative writing lesson about ten years ago,” Armand explains. “Students were asked to write a short story in any genre, which ended with a hook or cliffhanger, so intriguing the reader was compelled to continue. As the process developed one of my students asked me, ‘Why is it that kids have to write stories, when teachers don’t have to?’ I accepted the challenge, went home, and wrote the prologue of the novel as a model. My effort had an unexpected result. The students demanded to know what happened next.  I was forced, by their response, to continue the plot. I have always been fascinated with the study of history so through this novel, I was able to teach reading, writing, and historical research skills.” Armand Matte has published a number of articles in consumer and educational magazines and continues to develop ideas for future novels. His interests include physical fitness, gardening, puttering in the workshop, and reading.

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