Today I’m happy to welcome Pam Bachorz to my blog, to answer a few questions about her debut novel Candor.
Q: Tell us about a scene or character from your novel that was especially easy (or especially difficult) to write.
A: I love the scenes that flow out of my fingertips. They are always my readers’ favorites too. But there was one scene that tied me in knots–it happens about a third of the way in, and it’s a really important one. The secrets that my MC have been keeping from his girlfriend all come spilling out, and the plot spins off in a new direction. I probably rewrote that, changing setting, characters, dialog, at least ten times–not counting just editing rewrites. Man it made me insane. I hope it’s good, now. But honestly I never want to see that chapter again!
Q: What is your favorite (or one of your favorite) myths or fairy-tales, and why? Or alternately, what fairy-tale or myth do you dislike, and why?
A: I love myths and fairy tales. My fave is actually Snow White / Rose Red. I love that it’s a story about sisters who loved each other (instead of, say, destroying each other’s ball gowns) and I also love the image of that bear visiting them every night, sleeping in front of the fire, so grateful for human companionship.
Q: So, what has been the most exciting part of selling your book(s) and getting published so far?
A: I got to go to a very large publishing convention called the BookExpo America (BEA) this year, to help support the launch of CANDOR. It was wild to see my title, my name, my BOOK!, displayed in my publishers’ booth–and they really treated me like something special, which was head-spinning. It was equally exciting to meet the authors whose work inspires and feeds me, and to grab some copies of upcoming books I’m pumped about (like CATCHING FIRE, months before its release!). I just felt so…. legit that weekend.
About Candor
Oscar Banks has everything under control. In a town where his father brainwashes everyone, he’s found a way to secretly fight the subliminal Messages. He’s got them all fooled: Oscar’s the top student and the best-behaved teen in town. Nobody knows he’s made his own Messages to deprogram his brain. But then Nia Silva moves to Candor, and Oscar falls in love. He must choose whether to let Nia be lost to brainwashing—or to sacrifice himself.
About Pam Bachorz
Pam Bachorz grew up in a small town in the Adirondack foothills, where she participated in every possible performance group and assiduously avoided any threat of athletic activity. Pam attended college in Boston and finally decided she was finished after earning four degrees. Her mother is not happy that Pam’s degrees are stored under her bed.
Pam lives just outside Washington, DC with her husband and their son. She likes to read books not aimed at her age group, go to museums and theater performances, and watch far too much television. She even goes jogging. Reluctantly.
As far as she knows, Pam has never been brainwashed. Or maybe that’s just what she’s supposed to say.
Learn more about Pam at her website.
Candor is available now! I encourage you to shop at your local independent bookstore!
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