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# Trana Mathews

Early American historical fiction author

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- [Interrupted Dinner](https://tranamathews.com/writing/interrupted-dinner/) - July 22, 2026 The topics for July were: A family is eating dinner as usual, but a life-changing event interrupts their meal. Your character finds a treasure map hidden inside a library book, but it leads to something far more dangerous than gold. Here's what I shared: Interrupted Dinner I was dicing onions to go
- [The File](https://tranamathews.com/writing/the-file/) - April 22, 2026 For one of our April meetings, my writers' club asked us to write a short story (1,000 to 1,500 words) on either of the topics listed below. I chose the first-sentence one and struggled with it. Here's what I shared last night: First Sentence — The file on my desk wasn't supposed
- [Teacher](https://tranamathews.com/writing/teacher/) - January 2026 For our meetings in January, my writers' club asked us to write a memoir about a good or bad teacher. Here's what I shared: Mr. Russell I hated history all through grade school and just couldn’t understand why it was important to memorize dates and events. I didn’t care that World War I
- [Lucky](https://tranamathews.com/writing/lucky/) - September 2025 For our meetings in September, my writers' club asked us to choose between two short-story topics: (1) write a suspenseful story about running out of time; or (2) write about a couple who had a failed relationship in the past, gets a second shot at love. Here's what I shared: Lucky Bob’s grip
- [Town with a Secret](https://tranamathews.com/writing/town-with-a-secret/) - August 27, 2025 For our meetings in August, my writers' club asked us to write a short story about a town with a secret. Here's what I shared: Town with a Secret Aunt Huldah and Uncle Lancy had never had children, so when he broke his arm, she asked me to come lend a hand.
- [Special Birthday](https://tranamathews.com/writing/special-birthday/) - July 23, 2025 Since our writing group has grown, we will now only write one short story (between 1,000 and 1,500 words) per month. Our assignment for July: Write a short story from an 8-year-old's point of view. Here's what I shared: Special Birthday “Mom, Becky’s dad is going to have a pitching clinic this
- [Landscape](https://tranamathews.com/writing/landscape/) - June 25, 2025 Homework for our first June meeting: Pick a landscape painting, then tell a fictional story of what happened on that landscape. I've linked the image below my short story. Here's what I shared: Landscape It is a beautiful Friday afternoon as the man jogs along the boardwalk on the south side of
- [Unknown Man](https://tranamathews.com/writing/unknown-man/) - June 11, 2025 Homework for our first June meeting: Go to a public place and observe a person, or group of people, on the other side of the room (or from where you can't hear them) and write their story. This is an exercise in reading people's body language and non-verbal communication. Here's the short
- [Kidnapped](https://tranamathews.com/writing/kidnapped/) - May 28, 2025 I had to get a new computer, so please forgive my late posting. For our first meeting in March, my writers' club asked us to write a short story about our first driving lesson. Here's what I shared: Kidnapped Jane stared at the woman’s open palm, then looked up at her smiling
- [Hooks](https://tranamathews.com/writing/hooks/) - April 23, 2025 For our last writers' group meeting, we were asked to write three opening hook paragraphs. Each hook was to be 300 words or less. Here's what I composed and shared: Hooks Flom turned to the team. “Everyone please welcome our Genetic Engineering Nucleus Investigator. Her work is the best in the galaxy.
- [Driving Lesson](https://tranamathews.com/writing/driving-lesson/) - March 12, 2025 For our first meeting in March, my writers' club asked us to write a short story about our first driving lesson. Here's what I shared: Driving Lesson It was a gorgeous Sunday afternoon in late April when Mom said, “Diane, we’re going for a drive.” My dad was working the 3 to
- [Cats](https://tranamathews.com/writing/cats/) - February 12, 2025 During our last meeting, my writers' club decided to have a homework assignment. We were asked to write about 2 or more people doing something silly that are observed / criticized by animals. Here's what I composed and shared during our meeting last night: Cats Cream with dollops of caramel coloring, Macchiato
- [Resolutions](https://tranamathews.com/writing/resolutions/) - January 22, 2025 My writers' club recently decided to have a homework assignment. We were asked to write about making New Year Resolutions. It could be a fictional short story or a memoir. Here's what I composed and shared during our meeting on last night: Resolutions Fourteen-year-old Dotty scowled as she looked over her paper.
- [The Vixen](https://tranamathews.com/writing/the-vixen/) - December 11, 2024 During our last meeting, my writers' club decided to have a homework assignment: Write a short story from a reindeer's point of view. Here's what I composed and shared during our meeting on Wednesday night: The Vixen “Oh, hello Don. Nice of you to visit me. What’s up?” “Came to see how
- [The Forest](https://tranamathews.com/writing/the-forest/) - November 13, 2024 During our last meeting, my writers' club decided to have a homework assignment. We were tasked to write about an evil character using a third-person point of view. Writing an evil character short story is definitely not a genre where I'm comfortable. Here's what I composed and shared during our meeting on
- [Music Box Magic](https://tranamathews.com/writing/music-box-magic/) - October 23, 2024 During our last meeting, my writers' club decided to have a homework assignment. We were asked to write a short story entitled "Music Box Magic". Here's what I composed and shared during our meeting on Wednesday night: Music Box Magic Ronni phoned and invited me to stay at her place for several
- [Mystery](https://tranamathews.com/writing/mystery/) - September 25, 2024 During our last meeting, my writers' club decided to have a homework assignment. We were asked to write a mystery at a campsite short story. While I've read many books in this genre, I found writing a mystery short story to be a difficult task. Here's what I composed for our meeting
- [Roxie Part 2](https://tranamathews.com/writing/roxie-part-2/) - September 12, 2024 During our last meeting, my writers' club decided to have a homework assignment to write a futuristic short story. We were to write about getting ready for bed in the year 2050. As I thought about it, a futuristic short story that I wrote in March entitled Roxie came to mind. Here's
- [Fear of Flying](https://tranamathews.com/writing/fear-of-flying/) - August 28, 2024 During our last meeting, my writers' club decided to have a homework assignment. We were to write a short story about aviation. Here's what I composed and shared during our meeting on Wednesday night: Fear of Flying I confess I have a fear of flying. I don’t mean anything like Erica Jong’s
- [True Vacation](https://tranamathews.com/writing/true-vacation/) - August 14, 2024 During our last meeting, my writers' club decided to have a homework assignment. We were to write a true short story about a vacation. Here's what I composed and shared during our meeting last night: Vacation Though I was 17, I had never gone on a true vacation. I had been to
- [Blizzard](https://tranamathews.com/writing/blizzard/) - July 24, 2024 During our last meeting, my writers' club decided to have a homework assignment. We were to write a short story (1500 words or less) about the weather. Here's what I composed and shared during our meeting on Wednesday night: Blizzard All during a late afternoon in early March, Chicago radio station B96
- [Comparison](https://tranamathews.com/writing/comparison/) - July 10, 2024 During our last meeting, my writers' club decided to have a homework assignment. We were to write 1,500 words (or less) short story about two people from different situations in life, and it should be set at least 100 years ago. I decided to compare my primary antagonist and protagonist of my
- [Recognition](https://tranamathews.com/uncategorized/recognition-2/) - June 26, 2024 During our last meeting, my writers' club decided to have a homework assignment. We were to write a short story about a battle or personal struggle. I decided to write something for my fourth novel. But I fell into research rabbit holes! What I shared last night was an extremely rough draft,
- [Campus](https://tranamathews.com/writing/campus/) - June 12, 2024 During our May 22nd meeting, my writers' club decided to have a homework assignment based on the following: Write 1500 words or less Set story in or around a college campus Focus on the dynamics of the students and professors Include support characters Here's the short story I composed and shared during
- [Rich](https://tranamathews.com/writing/rich/) - May 8, 2024 During our last meeting, my writers' club creative writing assignment was to create a short story about going from rich to poor. We should include how it was achieved and what we did with it. Here's what I composed and shared last night: Rich My mom often complained that she never won
- [Roxie](https://tranamathews.com/writing/roxie/) - March 27, 2024 During our March 13th meeting, my writers' club decided to have a homework assignment using the following prompts: "Write about the future and incorporate making breakfast." Here's what I composed and shared during last night's meeting: Roxie Our new federated government first gave robots to people in assisted living. Now their program
- [Wall](https://tranamathews.com/writing/wall/) - March 13, 2024 During our February 28th meeting, my writers' club decided to have a homework assignment using the following prompt: "Write from a wall's perspective and incorporate American Flag" Here's what I composed and shared during our first meeting in March: Wall The room is so still and quiet. I remember when it was
- [Elephants](https://tranamathews.com/writing/elephants/) - February 28, 2024 During our meeting, we decided to have an in-class writing assignment. A member provided us with the following prompt: "So there I was completely surrounded by elephants" We were given 5 minutes to write something, then each person read their brief story. I wonder what I might have come up with if
- [Tina](https://tranamathews.com/writing/tina/) - December 13, 2023 When my writing group met last month, we were asked to write a Christmas story for this meeting. I had written a short memoir about Christmas several years ago and thought I would just share it with our members. I wanted to focus on my fourth novel. But...this bizarre story popped into
- [Turtle](https://tranamathews.com/writing/turtle/) - October 11, 2023 Members of my writing group read short stories where they have written their partner's character into a corner. When we finished this, we used prompts from the Writer's Tool Box to write a short story. My prompts were: My brother did this weird thing with turtles I cheated on my spouse. And
- [Gold Lamé](https://tranamathews.com/writing/gold-lame/) - August 23, 2023 I'm almost a week late in posting. Our writing group continues to work on short stories for our Potpourri Project. A few members read their current stories. Since it's been over a month since I last posted anything, I looked back through my notebook for something. I hope you'll find it humorous.
- [Margaret](https://tranamathews.com/writing/margaret/) - July 26, 2023 Our writing group continues to work on short stories for our Potpourri Project. The assignment for this meeting was to emulate Zane Gray's descriptive style to create a short story of up to 3,000 words. Doing genealogy, Margaret has always been a mystery. She is listed by herself under "Miscellaneous" in her
- [Extremes](https://tranamathews.com/writing/extremes/) - June 28, 2023 A month ago we were asked to write a short story about a perfect Sunday afternoon following these directions: 1200 to 1500 words Must have a protagonist and an antagonist Must have an identifiable conflict Describe the setting (time and place) Incorporate all senses (taste, touch, smell, hearing and sight) Have a
- [A Mystical Disaster](https://tranamathews.com/writing/a-mystical-disaster/) - June 14, 2023 Our writing club met last night at the Sierra Vista Public Library. We are continuing to work on our Potpourri Project which we plan to publish as an anthology. Members read their short stories and poems that they have submitted or will soon submit. I wrote this memoir about an event which
- [Click](https://tranamathews.com/writing/click/) - May 24, 2023 During our bimonthly meeting, writing club members read stories they have submitted for our Potpourri Project. Club secretary Teresa Pepper asked us to continue sending our work to be included in this anthology. Because I am focused on revising the fourth novel of my family saga, I looked for something I'd written
- [Manuscript Formatting Using Word](https://tranamathews.com/writing/manuscript-formatting-using-word/) - May 17, 2023 You completed authoring a fantastic novel and want to share it with the world. Your next step may be self-publishing on Amazon. After beta reading a manuscript for another author, I found she made mistakes similar to my own. I’m not an expert, but I encountered several stumbling blocks along the way,
- [Recognition](https://tranamathews.com/writing/recognition/) - May 1, 2023 As I mentioned in my last post, the fiction writers group is creating a collection of short stories. We should submit ones that are between 1,200 and 1,500 words. Below is a memoir that I originally wrote about five years ago. I revised and submitted it yesterday. Recognition Independence festivities kick off
- [Picture Representing My Life](https://tranamathews.com/writing/picture-representing-my-life/) - April 26, 2023 Members, who didn't do this last meeting, read their short stories for our Potpourri Project, then we discussed these. Our group members should also submit other stories for our project. We plan to create and publish this as a collection. After this, our Subject Matter Expert Ron Benedict asked attendees to: Come
- [Secrets](https://tranamathews.com/writing/secrets/) - April 12, 2023 A month ago, each member of my writing group was asked to create a short story of 1,200 to 1,500 words and received two images. We were instructed to follow these rules: Come up with a character, setting, or event; Associate the character, setting, or event with a strong emotion; Create a
- [About Helen](https://tranamathews.com/writing/about-helen/) - Writing Group: March 8, 2023 We didn't do any writing during this meeting. We were given a month to write a short story from two images, and I'll post what I come up with next month. The following is from several months ago when my group used The Writer's Toolbox for a creative writing exercise.
- [Picture Thoughts](https://tranamathews.com/writing/picture-thoughts/) - Writing Group: February 22, 2023 Club member Micheal Machung gave a presentation on his just released novel, The Empyrean. His dystopian, post-apocalyptic science fiction is available in print and ebook formats on Amazon. Several months ago, we were given 5 minutes to write a brief story about a picture. Here's what I wrote: The field
- [Suicide](https://tranamathews.com/writing/suicide/) - Assignment for February 8, 2023 Why Suicide? Billy Joel McAllister jumped off the Tallahatchie Bridge. The haunting details of The Ode to Billy Joel are a puzzle. We know he and a girl, who looked like her, threw something off the bridge. But we aren’t told what they tossed. The brother mentions seeing this couple
- [Writers Helping Writers](https://tranamathews.com/writing/writershelping/) - Writers Helping Writers Our group meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Sierra Vista Public Library. We give each other encouragement, share ideas, and learn the craft of writing together. Knowledgeable people sometimes give presentations on important topics, such as publishing versus self-publishing. There are times we do a round-table
- [C M Halstead Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/c-m-halstead/) - HBD Here Be Dragons C M Halstead's latest psychological thriller will be available on August 10, 2021. He describes it as "something found on the edges of ancient explorer maps, the parts of the world that the people know exist, but don't explore. In many stories Dragons represent the big challenge the protagonist must face
- [Gary Stringer Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/gary-stringer/) - Shifting Stars The Salvation of Tempestria Book 1 Gary Stringer published the first fantasy novel in his The Salvation of Tempestria series in December 2020. Here's a brief synopsis: An immortal girl has a desperate and dangerous plan to save her world through the illegal use of Time magic. To provide context, she tells the
- [Trana Mathews Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/trana-mathews/) - The Mathews Family Mathews Family Saga Book 1 Under the pen name Trana Mathews, I self-published this early American historical fiction in January 2020. It is available in ebook and paperback formats. Here's a brief synopsis: From their beginnings in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, their lives have been intertwined with American history. Known facts about
- [Julia Goldhirsh Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/julia-goldhirsh/) - War of the Twin Swords Prequel to "Amy's Rebellion" Julia Goldhirsh has published another Arthurian fantasy novel in her Gemstone Massacre Series. Here's a brief synopsis: On the night before Argentum's Choosing ceremony, she overhears talks of a potential war. In a desperate attempt to gain more power for her clan, she goes after Clarent
- [Vince Wetzel Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/vince-wetzel/) - Friends in Low Places Vince Wetzel's debut contemporary fiction novel was published this April. Here's a brief synopsis: How strong are the bonds of friendship? Four lifelong buddies go on their annual trip to the lake, but this time to spread Jim's ashes and read his ragged notebook, chronicling every adventure of the past 20
- [S. Lynn Helton Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/s-lynn-helton/) - Duplicity of Power Wild Heritance Book 1 S. Lynn Helton's debut novel in the Wild Hertiance series is an epic, action and adventure fantasy novel. Here's a brief synopsis: Namid is a leader within the Shadowers, a select guild of rogues in the decrepit city of Rhadanthus. While she has not always been a Shadower,
- [J. Douglas Smith Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/j-douglas-smith/) - Sorty Makin' a Doctor Brutally Honest, Wildly Entertaining Memoir author J. Douglas Smith has published his debut novel which is a combination of memoir, sports, and spirituality. Here is a synopsis: A memoir that follows one man from lower middle class in the midwestern United States through medical school, thirty years of practicing medicine
- [Chris Sifniotis Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/chris-sifniotis/) - Tales of Mundus Puppets Fantasy author Chris Sifniotis's debut novel is now available on Amazon. Here's a brief synopsis: It's amazing what you can find when you least expect it. By the babbling brooks of the Great River, the halfling Ceannte finds a mysterious piece of gold hidden under the water. He quickly tries to
- [John Espie Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/john-espie/) - The String Rider Sci-fi author John Espie's time travel novel is available on Amazon in both ebook and paperback format. Here's a brief synopsis: Trevor jumps 20 years forward to steal lotto numbers for his dream girl Rubie. Except, in this future, Rubie has been murdered... and Trevor instantly adores the daughter he's raising with
- [Trish Arrowsmith Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/trish-arrowsmith/) - Nursery's Rhyme Suspense novelist Trish Arrowsmith's debut novel is now available to pre-order on Amazon. Trish describes her work as a combination of suspense, thriller, and police procedural. Here's a brief synopsis: Sometimes change can forge a path to a new beginning... Other times, it leaves a trail for your past to follow. Lawrence Rockefeller,
- [Family History](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/genre/historical/family-history/) - Writing A Family History You probably have scrapbooks filled with images of your ancestors. You may be lucky enough to have one of their diaries or a crumbling letter written almost a century ago. Your family may have told you their stories, and you'd like to write a family history. Your first step will be
- [Kana Wu Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/kana-wu/) - No Secrets Allowed A Sweet and Light-Hearted Romantic Series Romance author Kana described her work as, "clean and wholesome, new adult romance, chick-lit, and women's fiction." Here's a brief synopsis: Soon after their first kiss, Rory and Peter must try to build their relationship with over 3000 miles between them. Their love has just bloomed,
- [Hogan Short Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/hogan-short/) - Caught in the Pot Author Hogan Short has described his novel as a combination of literary fiction, small town romance, and drug addiction. He self-published it this March. Here's a synopsis: Caught in the Pot is about a young man falling desperately in love, just as he begins to develop an addiction to opioids, and
- [Anna Faversham Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/anna-faversham/) - One Dark Night Historical romance author Anna Faversham has self-published a novel filled with mystery and suspense. Here's a synopsis of the first book in her Dark Moon Series: It is 1821 and smuggling is rife on the English coast. One man is determined, not only to stop this violent trade, but to hang the
- [Pupola Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/pupola/) - A Bearable Day and Other Children Tales Children's literature author Pupola self-published her short story collection in February 2021. Here is a synopsis: The short stories featured include a bear cub with his friends in the wild, and a mermaid named Kerka trying to figure out what to do with a baby flying fish. The
- [Nghịch Tử Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/nghich-tu/) - Eyes Nghịch Tửs debut fantasy thriller novel has been translated by Việt H. Nguyễn, and is now available on Amazon. Here is a synopsis: Vũ Thanh is a typical girl, smart and cynical, born and raised in the countryside of Vietnam. Ever since the Government opened an industrial park near her village, things have been
- [Don Mewha Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/don-mewha/) - Bishop's Crossing Urban fantasy author Don Mewha is publishing his debut novel, and it will be available on February 23, 2021. Here is a synopsis: The dark streets of New Orleans come to life in this riveting Urban Fantasy! Fans of Jim Butcher, Constantine, and Tales from the Nightside will adore Bishop’s Crossing! A failed
- [Sam Diego Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/sam-diego/) - Fear Begets Murder: A Conspiracy Tale Author Sam Diego self-published a crime fiction book in October 2020. Here's a synopsis: Our heroine, Annette, has long struggled to fit in as a black female, raised by a single white mom. When Annette marries Phil, a white cop and model husband, she’s ready to relish her beautiful
- [Suzan L. Jackson Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/suzan-l-jackson/) - Finding A New Normal Living Your Best Life with Chronic Illness Author Suzan L. Jackson self-published a nonfiction book in February 2020. She describes it as a combination of memoir and self-help. Here's a synopsis: Whether you are in the early days of living with chronic illness or have been at it for years (or
- [C.E. Cannery Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/c-e-cannery/) - Maygest's Tale Author C.E. Cannery self-published a high fantasy novel in March 2020. Here's a synopsis: Maygest, an old thief, who has been conning people for the last decade, finds his way of life extinguished when the tyrannical Lords of Osskrip join forces and destroy all the fugitive enclaves, the only places people are allowed
- [David Leswick Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/david-leswick/) - Dogversations Conversations with My Dogs Photography author David Leswick said, "My book is a bit of a mix of genres. It is a mix of photographic coffee table book and series of short humorous stories phrased as conversations ... It is a book for all ages." Here's a synopsis: A photographic journey through having three
- [Shilah Ferr Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/shilah-ferr/) - April's Heart Author Shilah Ferr has published a coming-of-age romance novel. Here's a synopsis: Autumn 1977. Thirteen year old cheerleader April Schweiter falls hard for Mitch Hudgins, putting an end to childhood and changing her life forever. April embarks on a coming of age journey full of angst and unanswered questions. And her dysfunctional family
- [Raymond Parish Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/raymond-parish/) - Overnight Delivery A Hank Anderson Thriller Raymond Parish, author of four nonfiction books, self-published his debut thriller novel in November. Here's a synopsis: Small of stature but big of heart, psychotherapist Hank Anderson has a gift for helping clients face serious issues and heal life-altering traumas. But this talent intersects with darker truths, an insatiable
- [Victoria Liiv Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/victoria-liiv/) - Through Hell & Highwater Author Victoria Liiv self-published a young adult fantasy novel in November. Here's a synopsis: In university Volo Noscere, located in Rome, where new academic year brings forth alot of new challenges and questions. When the world becomes increasingly unpredictable, are the humans reason for it all, or is there more to
- [Dion Anja Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/dion-anja/) - My Dawn Is Only Five Hours Away Author Dion Anja self-published a poetry collection in November. Here's a synopsis: Dion Anja's first poetry collection explores the various shades of life from a young-adult woman's point of view such as love, death, nature, anger, and fairies. Fueled by her imagination and surroundings, Anja aims to resonate
- [Joe Palermo Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/joe-palermo/) - No Pianos, Pets or Foreigners! My Life in Japan in the 80s Nonfiction author Joe Palermo self-published a memoir in March. Here's a synopsis: A young Japanese woman was running through Tokyo station screaming “Save me! Save me!” There was a Japanese man chasing her and closing in. He grabbed her wrist and caught her
- [Samuel Yaw Jian Fong](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/samuel-yaw-jian-fong/) - Hajogana Sci-fi author Samuel Yaw Jian Fong self-published his third novel in August. Hâjogana is about a man who overcomes the cruelty of his supervisor to make a better society. Here's a synopsis: When Hâjogana was young, he aspired to be a governor of one of the colonies of the Konjor Supercorporation, making a difference
- [Alina Leonova Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/alina-leonova/) - Entanglement Sci-fi author Alina Leonova self-published her debut novel in October. Here's a synopsis: In a world where the distinction between the virtual and the real has faded, and an inexplicable plague is changing the nature, a man is running away from home, as he feels that something strange has happened to his loved one.
- [Keith Gell Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/keith-gell/) - The Telepathy Office Author Keith Gell has self-published a fantasy novel which is a blend of urban punk and magic punk. The vast metropolis, a city inhabited by goblins, is in the throes of an industrial revolution forged in magic. Manna, magical energy captured in physical form, fuels its factories that produce artefacts, to be
- [Michele Ceron Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/michele-ceron/) - Cape Heights Volume 1 Author Michele Ceron said, "My genre is pretty much one that I created as far as I can tell. I have created my own original daytime TV soap opera. I write it in a cross between screen play and prose form. Instead of chapters, it's broken down into episodes just like
- [Whitney Metz Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/whitney-metz-interview/) - Sigils & Secrets (Black Magic Book 1) Fantasy novelist Whitney Metz's first book in the Black Magic series is a magical fantasy novel entitled Sigils & Secrets. The series is magical realism and is about the world behind the one we see every day, the importance of the connections we all share with each other
- [W.D. Kilpack III Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/w-d-kilpack-iii-interview/) - Crown Prince (Book one of New Blood) Fantasy novelist W.D. Kilpack III's first book in the New Blood Series is an epic fantasy novel entitled Crown Prince. Natharr is Guardian of Maarihk, one of a long line of protectors dating back to the Firstborn Age, before the Aa Conquest. Natharr's is an ancient role, rooted
- [Catrin Russell Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/catrin-russell-interview/) - The Power of Conviction (The Prime Series Book 1) Fantasy novelist Catrin Russell's first book in the Prime Series is a high/epic fantasy with influences from dark fantasy and fantasy romance. In a sweeping war between humanity and demons, a Priestess of the Light is forced to choose between heart and duty. Fate, prophecies and
- [Benjamin M. Weilert Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/benjamin-m-weilert-interview/) - The Ascent of the Writer You may wish to pre-order Benjamin M. Weilert's upcoming book which will be released on Amazon on September 8, 2020. It covers a variety of genres, including poetry, satire journalism, and short stories that can fall into science fiction, fantasy, speculative fiction, horror, and humor. What does the evolution of
- [Cathy Williams-Thrun Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/cathy-williams-thrun/) - Does She Think of Me: A Birth Mother's Journey to Forgiveness Memoir author Cathy Williams-Thrun's book is available on Amazon. “You’re not permitted to see your child at birth.” The nurse was cold and stern as she draped a curtain across the teenager’s midsection. The baby’s cries echoed off the cold operating room walls and
- [Sabine Garvey Campbell Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/sabine-garvey-campbell/) - An Unexpected Road to Motherhood Author Sabine Garvey Campbell's contemporary novel is available on Amazon. Most little girls dream of meeting their Prince Charming, getting married, and becoming a mother like something they read in a fairy tale. For some lucky girls, life goes just as planned but for others, the fairy tale gets rewritten
- [Lily Baines Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/lily-baines/) - A Case of Longing Author Lily Baines's contemporary romance novel is available on Amazon. This book tells the story of detective Rose Harper from the Chicago PD who has been partnered with detective Eithan Reed for the better part of a decade and has been in love with him despite herself for almost as long.
- [Latesha Kellam Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/latesha-kellam/) - The Match Disaster Author Latesha Kellam's romance novel is available on Amazon. This book is a story about a woman who found love after leaving a bad marriage. She thought her new relationship was good enough because she was getting treated better than she was in her marriage, but what she didn't realize was that
- [Rita Lee Chapman Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/rita-lee-chapman/) - The Poinciana Tree Author Rita Lee Chapman's crime mystery novel is available on Amazon. This story is set around the beautiful Poinciana tree, with its amazing red flowers. Suzanne Matthews arrives home from work to find the kitchen in disarray and her daughter missing. After searching the house, her eyes turn towards the garden, drawn
- [Astralia Dik Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/astralia-dik/) - Mystics Author Astralia Dik's psychological and mystical thriller novel is available on Amazon. It is also dystopian describing the end of the world. It answers the question how to survive in such conditions and offers to learn the ideology of soul development. This book is a journey through parallel worlds showing different states of
- [Longoria Wolfe Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/longoria-wolfe/) - Evah & the Unscrupulous Thwargg Author Longoria Wolfe's young adult science fiction/fantasy novel is available on Amazon. A young girl discovers she has a connection to a mystical tribe vanquished at the hands of the ruling technological society. The tribe may reemerge through her but she will have to navigate through their system of
- [Ross Eberle Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/ross-eberle/) - Sky Fighters and Houndy Crunchers Author Ross Eberle's fantasy/science fiction novela is a coming-of-age story available on Amazon. One evening, a boy and his Mom leave a busy supermarket, armed with bags of groceries. Their eagerness to get home is cut off by a low humming sound unlike any aircraft from Earth. Looking to
- [Sherri Moorer Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/sherri-moorer/) - Convergence A The Earthside Trilogy Novel Author Sherri Moorer's newest science fiction novel is available on Amazon. It’s been 129 years since humanity discovered nanotechnology and two alien races in The Earthside Trilogy. Willow Lanier, the great-great granddaughter to the leader of one of the alien movements, has been banished from Earth for launching
- [Katie Rae Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/katie-rae/) - The Games We Play Author Katie Rae's sports romance novel is about two sports stars, that are at the top of their game in their respective sports, who meet the same girl at the same time. What starts out as all fun and games end up being a game to win her over. But
- [Gail Meath Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/gail-meath/) - Fire Blossom Author Gail Meath's historical romance novel is about a free-spirited Comanche princess, who discovers a posse of settlers slaughtering her tribe and she’s captured, beaten and left for dead at a remote farm. Revenge is foremost on her mind when she awakens and she keeps a mistrusting eye on Colton, the Texas Ranger
- [Jeff Schanz Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/jeff-schanz/) - A Vampyre's Daughter Author Jeff Schanz's urban fantasy novel is about a troubled Army vet and a beautiful lonely vampyre, two unlikely kindred spirits, trapped on a desolate island, battle for their lives and their newfound love against a powerful, ancient evil that hunts them both. Find out more about this urban fantasy novelist on
- [Dove Winters Interview](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/dove-winters/) - Ember of the Planet Author Dove Winter's novel is a young adult fantasy/romance novel about Ember, a girl chosen by the living planet to defeat the evil that has taken over. Read Dove's blog. Visit her page at: Goodreads Author Dove Winters. Dove's Interview Science has advanced and we can now colonize other planets. Do
- [Want to be Interviewed?](https://tranamathews.com/interviews/want-to-be-interviewed/) - Indie Author Interviews If you would like to have a self-published author interview, please send a message to Goodreads Author Trana Mathews. Please use "TnT Interview" in the subject line of your message!

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- [Author](https://tranamathews.com/) - The Mathews Family Saga: From their beginnings in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, their lives have been intertwined with American history. Beginning in 1776, the series continues until the late 1830s.
- [Local Literary Events](https://tranamathews.com/events/) - Local Literary Events Wed. Aug 12 2026 Writers Helping Writers Come meet other people who enjoy writing. Discussion of helpful tips will help you hone your craft as we share ideas in a friendly atmosphere. Please bring a short story about a resolution. It may be fictional or memoir. There will probably be a quick
- [Reader Responses](https://tranamathews.com/reader-responses/) - Reader Responses Some people have contacted me by email, sent a text, or messaged me on Facebook to tell me how much they've enjoyed my early American historical fiction novel. When asked to write an Amazon or Goodreads review, one reader told me this was not her forte. I think many people don't want to
- [Contact](https://tranamathews.com/contact/) - Contact You may send me a message either through Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19960446.Trana_Mathews) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Trana-Mathews-101609848128774). You may send an email to Diane at thiswebsite.com.
- [Attribution](https://tranamathews.com/attribution/) - This site has been created with the help of many different people and companies. In particular, a special thanks goes to the following for content running on this site: Author: aaronburdenLicense: Author: loulevitLicense: Author: UnknownLicense: Unknown license Author: UnknownLicense: Unknown license In addition, this site was built on a powerful, Inspirations based web builder called
- [About Trana](https://tranamathews.com/about-trana/) - Author Biography Trana Mathews is my pen name. There is already an author named Diane Hildebrandt who writes technical reference books, so I decided to use my mother's family surname. Besides, I think Mathews is easier to spell than Hildebrandt. While I was searching for an "old-fashioned" first name to go with the Mathews surname,
- [The Mathews Family](https://tranamathews.com/the-mathews-family/) - Meet The Mathews Family Huldah Mathews — married Daniel Mathews Jr. — older sister of Brigadier-General Rufus Putnam — granddaughter of Deacon Edward Putnam, infamous for the Salem Witch Trials — mother of 10 children, but only 5 reached adulthood Daniel Mathews Jr. — married Huldah Putnam — purchased land grant in New Braintree

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