About the author
Matthew Fox is a Canadian fiction writer, editor, and literary critic. He's the author of the novel This Is It and the short story collection Cities of Weather. == Early life == Fox studied creative writing at both Concordia University in Montreal and The New School in New York City. == Writing == In 2005, Fox authored Cities of Weather, a collection of short stories. Quill & Quire magazine, in a review by Robert Wiersema, described the book as "a promising foray into the short fiction arena" and details how the short stories are "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. Reviewing Cities of Weather in the Montreal Review of Books, Andrea Belcham observed that "Fox has a knack for bringing his readers into his cerebral worlds and for sustaining their interest with his spot-on observations." His second fiction book, the novel-in-stories This Is It, was released in 2024. It was chosen by the CBC as one of the fiction books to read in fall of 2024.
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“Matthew Fox successfully rescues Meister Eckhart from obscurity, presenting him as a vital ally for today’s seekers. The narrative is compelling, weaving together mysticism with urgent calls for justice and ecological awareness.…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Meister Eckhart: A Mystic-Warrior for Our Times
“Fox successfully resurrects Eckhart’s fire, presenting thirty-seven sermons with expansive commentary that feels urgent and alive. The translation bridges centuries, making radical medieval teachings accessible without diluting…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Passion for Creation: The Earth-Honoring Spirituality of Meister Eckhart
“Fox delivers a passionate argument for 'cosmic compassion,' blending personal narrative with broad theological assertions. While inspiring for those aligned with his vision of eco-spirituality and social justice, it may frustrate…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on A Spirituality Named Compassion: Uniting Mystical Awareness with Social Justice (Original)
