supertrouper Q&A with…
Andra Watkins
Andra Watkins is the New York Times bestselling author of Not Without My Father: One Woman’s 444-Mile Walk of the Natchez Trace, a memoir about her dysfunctional family adventure. She has another three books penned (and counting!), and currently lives in Charleston. In our #supertrouper Q&A she tells about her dream collaborator, greatest fear and why red's her favourite colour.
Andra on her 444-mile walk of the ancient Natchez Trace, which led to her NY Times bestselling memoir Not Without My Father
Can you tell us a little bit about what you're currently working on?
A novel set during the rise of evangelical Christian politics in the US. And a merge of art and writing to thank people for their impact on my life.
What does "being creative" mean to you?
The compulsion to make things regardless of the outcome and the resilience to keep going.
In which city do you feel most inspired?
Barcelona.
Why?
It is the confluence of ancient and modern, timely and timeless. I miss it.
If you could join creative forces, who would you choose to collaborate with and what would you create?
Wes Anderson. I'd love to see his movie of my first novel To Live Forever.
Who is the person who has most impacted your creative journey?
My husband Michael T Maher, because of his unending belief in me.
What's your coffee order?
Double-shot cafe latte.
Who makes it best?
My husband makes it best.
If you could be a fictional character, who would you be?
Every character I write contains bits of me. By another author: Jane Austen's Emma.
What's your biggest fear?
Being trapped in complete darkness.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
Don’t listen to fear.
And finally, what is your favourite colour & why?
Red makes me feel invigorated and powerful.
Andra's current books are available worldwide. Not Without My Father is also available in South Korean.