Matt Hogle, author.

F. Matt Hogle was born in Mesa, Arizona, and raised by his mother, Frankie. When he was thirteen, she married Larry Maxwell, and the family moved to Larry’s home in Anchorage, Alaska, where Matt grew to love fishing and exploring the outdoors. After chiropractic school he came back to Mesa, where he lives with his wife and four children and continues his practice.

The Jacob’s Gold saga

Living near the Superstition Mountains for years, Matt has always been fascinated by the history, legends and folklore of the Old West. His stepfather, Larry, worked for years on a novel called Jacob’s Gold; with Matt’s help, Larry finally published it. Matt helped edit and publish the second and third books as well, but just after the third, Texas Ranger, went to print, Larry passed away.

Encouraged to finish the saga, Matt used Larry’s notes and his own ideas to write the fourth book, Against the Western Sky. Readers asked for more, which led to an all-new story, The Shadow Treasure, and then Warriors of the White Mountain.

Writing a novel takes time and patience, Matt says, but he finds it rewarding and fun, especially when readers enjoy the result.