L Cam

L Cam asked Bryan Reardon:

How much of Simon is reflected in you and your life- outside of the worrying parent etc...? Did the similarities, if any, make it hard to write Finding Jake and how?

Bryan Reardon There are definite similarities but most were situational. For scenes like a playdate or a baseball game, I used a real setting but what happens and what is said by the characters is fictional and meant to tie back to the plot in the present, if that makes sense. But, yes, it was very hard to write, particularly the second half. I really tried to put myself in Simon's mind and I imagine his reactions would be similar to mine in the same situation. I still feel emotion when I look back over the story. Maybe I always will.

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Lynn Pines

Lynn Pines asked Bryan Reardon:

This is not a question, but a comment. I literally had to "push" my book club to read Finding Jake ....they could not get past the subject of a school shooting. Just wanted you to know that all of the reviews were 9-10 (10 being our highest rating). This is a supreme compliment... they're a tough crowd :-) I look so forward to reading your next one and hopefully seeing you again at a future Gaithersburg Book Fest?

A Goodreads user

A Goodreads user asked Bryan Reardon:

Thank you. There are very few books that I consider "stunning". This book is one. I have never read a book on this subject from the perspective of the parent. Often the author is more concerned with describing the scene and all involved but the focus here is gentle, making the story all the more horrific. As the mother of a "quiet child" I am also thankful for your insight. Please say you have future books to share?

Jasmine

Jasmine asked Bryan Reardon:

Do you identify as an Introvert? If so, do you feel like people often misjudge you as stand offish or withdrawn, did you also include that element of angst into the book?

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