Trana Mathews

This weeks Author of the Week is Trana Mathews. Trana is writing about the history of her interesting family and how they influenced local society.

I think everything villain has something good about them, there has to be a redeeming quality somewhere! What is next on your list to write/publish?​

My family saga continues as I revise the third novel. I originally thought it would be a trilogy, but now it may end up as a 4-book series. I want to travel 1800 plus miles to Ohio to review an archive of Increase’s documents. These papers were found between the walls of an old house then donated to the historic society. My third great-grandfather was involved in a land dispute. The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision mentioned a swindle and an alleged contract. I want to know more details and hope there may be something in those archives!​

Who is your favourite author, and why?​

I can’t name one specific author because I’ve read and enjoyed too many! To name just a few: John Jakes, James Clavell, Taylor Caldwell, Isaac Asimov, Douglas Adams, Richard Adams, Robert Jordan, Stephen King, L.E. Modesitt Jr., Arthur C. Clarke, and Susan Howatch.​

I think I’ve only heard of a few of them, shame on me lol. Who encouraged you the most to write?​

My dear friend Patricia Woodruff. She pesters me to continue and always provides great feedback. I can call her at any time to discuss my ideas. I am blessed to know her!​

How wonderful to have a friend like that. Are you as avid a reader as a writer?​

Yes. I admit that I’m a “bookaholic”. I prefer big, thick books or series that I can sink my teeth into! I consider smaller ones as an unsatisfying snack. I love it when I don’t want to put a book down!

To read more of Trana’s interview go to https://www.elizabethnharris.net/post/trana-mathews