Oct 2, 2020
I was privileged to
invite Author Tawanna Marsh for an interview to discuss her latest
book TRUST, The Novel and the inspiration behind it. Enjoy!
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What
is your book about, and what inspired you to write it?
“TRUST,
The Novel” is about a woman who decided to fight for a marriage that seemed
over. Her fight is unconventional and very iffy, and doesn't make sense to
her or her loved ones but she is determined to fight for what she believes
belongs to her and only her. I
wrote the book to encourage youngsters who still believe in marriage and real
love to keep believing; that experiencing “the real” is still very much
possible, but not without sore and sacrificial courage.
Who is your target audience, and why
do you think it will appeal to them?
This book targets young college-aged professionals with
aspirations of getting married and starting a family. It is also for those who
may already be married but are at a crossroads on whether to stay or leave the
marriage. The story will
no doubt appeal to the masses, but it will definitely become reminiscent of
parties, dating, traveling, and hanging-out with multiple groups of friends,
which are most often experienced during the college years or one's college
days.
What message do you wish to pass
across to your readers with this book?
That no matter what happens to you in life, on the other
side of devastating trauma can be a rainbow of goodness that you
never knew existed.
What was the hardest thing about
writing your latest book?
Some of the scenes in the book are a gross exaggeration
of some very uncomfortable experiences designed to expose the main character's
resolve to do whatever it takes to make her marriage work. The scenes are
graphic as described and admittedly, I had to pause and walk away when writing
them. But I'm glad they were added into the story.
As a writer, is there anything you’ve
learned about yourself while writing this book?
Yes, so much. I've learned that writing is my "why" in
this life and that I'd rather be writing than doing absolutely anything else on
the planet. I also discovered how good I am at drawing human emotions onto
pages. I genuinely enjoyed reading my own stuff as a layman.
For your own reading, do you prefer
eBooks or traditional paper/hardback books, and why?
I'm definitely an advocate for hardback books. I
believe reading a hardback book is magical. This may seem old-fashioned but
some things are meant to be. Reading a hardback book, by a fireplace, on a cold
evening after a long hard day at work is one of those many joys in life
that should not become a lost art. There's
a peace that's transferred when holding a hardback and losing oneself in
a story revealed on pages that doesn't feel the same while reading an
eBook on a Kindle.
What is your niche genre, and if you
were to write in a different genre, what would it be?
My book is unconventional and was avoided early on by
many publishers because it was difficult to typecast. I don't think
"TRUST, The Novel" fits into an existing genre category. I'd describe
it as a cross between Christian/romance/drama.
What books and authors have
most influenced you?
BeBe Moore Campbell, Toni Morrison, Wally Lamb, John Grisham, and
Terry McMillan to name a few. My interest often crosses genres and various
different types of authors.
Is there anything you’d like
readers to know about you?
That I love running and the outdoors. I'm an adrenaline
junkie who needs the outdoors to survive the changes in life.
Do you have any more books in the works?
Ah yes, many more of both fiction and non-fiction. “TRUST,
The Novel” is Part I in a trilogy series. I am currently working on completing
both II and III.
Do you read your book reviews?
Of course, I do. I see all feedback as constructive. I believe in
my art; I believe in myself. I tell my stories my way. That won't change just
because a reviewer doesn't agree or pick up what I'm putting down. Writing is
an art and art is always up to individual interpretation. A reviewer's bad
review cannot and will not stop the revelation of my artistic expression.
Twitter: @trustthenovel | Facebook: @AuthorTawannaMarsh | Instagram: @authortawannamarsh
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