Job Mathai

Administrator by profession, storyteller by passion.

Books

Sun Sign

Pisces

Three things people don’t know about you?

Passionate about storytelling, Deeply concerned about the future of humanity, Fascinated by history and human nature.

What’s your greatest fear?

The fear of society becoming unlivable due to hatred and hostility.

What is your greatest achievement?

The ability to understand something fundamental about humanity

High point of your life?

Awakening to my deep passion for storytelling.

Low point of your life

The moment when I understood that, hatred, division, and collective fear could threaten the very future of humankind.

Which living person do you most admire?

My mother.

Who is your favorite fictional hero?

Bhimasena as depicted in the masterpiece Malayalam novel Randamoozham by M. T. Vasudevan Nair.

Who is your favorite fictional villain?

Shakuni

Who are your favorite authors?

Leo Tolstoy, RK Narayan, Khushwant Singh, MT Vasudedevan Nair

What are your 5 favorite books of all time?

War and Peace, Train to Pakistan, The Guide, Ramayana, Randamoozham

Is there a book you love to reread?

The name of the Rose

What are your 5 favorite movies of all time?

Schindler's List, Sholay, Bobby, Oru Vadakkan Veeragadha (Malayalam), Kireedam (Malayalam)

One Superpower you wish you had?

The power to stop hatred and violence instantly.

Your epitaph would read? /Last line in your biography would be?

A witness to suffering, a voice for compassion.

If you had a time machine to take you back to any country and any time period, where would you choose to be for your childhood, adolosent , adult life and silver years?

I would like to be in Kerala during the reign of King Mahabali — a mythical age remembered for truth, equality, honesty, and a society free from injustice and evil.

If you could acquire any talent, what would it be?

To play the violin

Which book you wish you had written ?

Randamoozham (MT Vasudevan Nair)

When and where do you write ?

Usually at night, in the quiet of my home.

Silence or music?

Silence

One phrase that you use most often?

History repeats itself in cycles.

Do you have a writing ritual / superstition?

No

What’s your guilty reading pleasure?

Reading pulp fiction.

Do you have one sentence of advice for new writers?

Write first for your own satisfaction; honest writing finds its readers eventually.

Job Mathai is a seasoned professional with over three decades of service in the Indian Air Force, the Food Corporation of India, and the Defence Accounts Department. He currently serves as an Administrative Officer at the Software Technology Parks of India (MeitY) in Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram. A native of Kerala, he holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration, with a career that bridges both administration and a deep passion for storytelling.
Though his writing journey began just a few years ago, his early short stories quickly resonated with readers, driven by his commitment to exploring themes like humanity, love, fraternity, and the darker sides of greed and hate. Through his writing, he aspires to amplify the voices of the underprivileged and marginalised. Drawing from extensive reading, archival exploration, and a keen observation of social realities, the author’s writings seek to blend historical facts with imaginative storytelling.
When not immersed in writing, Job Mathai enjoys reading, playing badminton, and discovering new ways to connect with readers. He strives to create literature that resonates on a universal level. He can be reached via email at jobcmjob@gmail.com.



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