Faith
Rediscovering belief after drifting from the path.
From Surfing the Waves to Boxing Under the Pier
You Go
Where You Look
A powerful story about overcoming fear, mastering the mind, rediscovering faith, and learning that your life follows the direction of your focus.
16
Chapters
8
Life Themes
3
Months to Train
1
Golden Rule
Featured Book
The Debut Novel
Twenty-two-year-old John is running on empty. A former missionary, he returned home only to lose his footing — drifting away from his faith and drowning in the exhausting, circular chatter of his own overthinking. Desperate for a distraction to shock his system, he makes a reckless, impulsive choice: he signs up for a brutal amateur boxing match.
"Stare at your feet, or lock your eyes onto your fears, and you'll wipe out."
Narrated by the Moon · Based on a mix of several true stories
Inside the Story
Themes That Hit Home
Eight currents run through every chapter — each one a direction to look.
Personal Growth
Becoming someone stronger than your excuses.
Boxing
The ring as a crucible for the mind.
Surfing
Reading the waves — and yourself.
Mental Strength
Your greatest opponent is your own mind.
Hope
Light exists even in the darkest round.
Courage
Signing up for the fight you fear.
Purpose
Your life follows the direction of your focus.
Why Read This Book
From Shadow to Light
John is a young man losing a quiet war with his own thoughts — until an impulsive decision puts him in a boxing ring and on a surfboard, with three months to transform. His journey is the one so many of us are fighting silently.
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Overcoming fear
Watch John trade panic for presence, one round at a time.
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Learning composure
A training routine forged on wet sand before sunrise.
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Changing perspective
The surfing rule that rewires how you face everything.
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Finding purpose
A drifting young man discovers a direction worth bleeding for.
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Spiritual growth
Faith rediscovered in the immensity of light and space.
The gym under the pier
Wet sand. Heavy bags. Sunrise swells. Three months that change everything.
Reader Reviews
Early Readers Are Talking
"I started reading on a Friday night and surfaced on Sunday a different person. John's fight became my fight."
Rachel M.
Early Reader
"Part surf film, part fight story, part prayer. I've never read anything that made stillness feel so cinematic."
David K.
Book Club Lead
"The line 'you go where you look' has permanently moved into my head. This book re-aimed my life."
Sam T.
Beta Reader
The Journey Continues
Latest News & Events
Latest News
June 2026
The manuscript is finished
After years of early mornings and late nights, the final chapter of You Go Where You Look is written. The Moon has told its story.
July 2026
Cover reveal: the sunset arrives
First look at the official cover art — one figure, one board, one pair of gloves, and the entire horizon in front of him.
September 2026
A book club guide is on the way
Discussion questions, a reader's journey, and a 'golden rule' reflection — everything your group needs to dive deep.
Upcoming Events
AUG
18
Launch
Official Website Launch
wherethewaveslead.com — live now
SEP
15
Book Release
You Go Where You Look — Book Release
Amazon, Barnes & Noble & signed copies
SEP
20
Launch Event
Virtual Launch Night with Matt
Online livestream — details via newsletter
Dates subject to confirmation — join the newsletter for announcements.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
You Go Where You Look will be available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble in paperback and eBook formats. Signed copies are available directly through this site — head to the Book page for all options.
Yes — the novel is based on a mix of several true stories, woven together and told by an unexpected narrator: the Moon. The training, the pier, and the transformation all have roots in real lives.
A free discussion guide with chapter-by-chapter questions and a 'golden rule' reflection is being prepared. Join the newsletter to get it the moment it's ready.
Matt speaks on focus, faith, composure, and the making of the novel — for schools, churches, teams, and book clubs. Reach out through the contact page to start the conversation.
Absolutely. Use the Signed Copy option on the Book page, or mention it in a message through the contact form and Matt will personally set one aside for you.
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