Q: What inspired you to write about the topic in Fishing for Bacon?
A: I’m always fascinated by how people respond to life’s challenges without the resources, skills or support systems to lean on that perhaps most others possess. Do they accept their fates? Do they adapt? Do they take a hold of their own destiny? In Bacon’s case, he casts himself out into the world and into adulthood without any real kind of role model or family support system. That can be a tumultuous time of life without a support system. And as the sadistic author you can bet I made sure it was especially so for Bacon. Poor guy. But I really enjoy the effect of observing people’s struggles through a humorous lens, and observing the absurdity of those struggles through a sympathetic lens.
1 comment:
I loved this book. So funny and touching - Bacon jumps to life on the paper and leaves you missing him when the book is over.
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