Heather’s Bookshelf: Author Interview with Steve S. Saroff
Book Title: Paper Targets: Art Can be Murder
Released: 07/29/22
Genre: Literary Thriller
Interview by Heather L. Barksdale
What inspired you to write “Paper Targets”?
Saroff: Paper Targets was inspired by personal experiences with corruption and crime during the time of the multi-billion dollar WorldCom and Enron frauds and collapse. As well as some personal experiences with ignoring red-flag relationships.
How did you come up with the names of your main characters?
Saroff: Enzi is a name of a childhood friend who built bombs and then who left home and headed west. Pascal is a great mathematician.
Is there anything that you want readers to know about you, your writing process or your book?
Saroff: I have severe dyslexia and never finished high school, though I have a college degree and started several companies. Never let anyone tell you that you are a failure. The writing process for fiction is to know that fiction is supported by leaning on truth.
If "Paper Targets" was adapted into a movie, who would you like to see cast to play your lead characters?
Saroff: Enzi could be played by Jacob Latimore. Kaori could be played by Nayah Damasen. Pascal could be played by Ethan Hawke.
When you encounter writer’s block, what do you do to break yourself out of it?
Saroff: I don't have that problem, as long as I have coffee and a quiet spot to work. I just never have enough time.
Are there any tips that you would like to share with other aspiring authors?
Saroff: Read more. Write more. Live more.
What is your favorite genre, book, and/or author?
Saroff: My favorite genre is great writing, regardless of its genre. My favorite book is Pan, by Knut Hamsun and translated by McFarlane.
What are you working on next?
Saroff: I am in the final stages of completing 'Mixed Drinks - Missoula Stories,' which will be published by Flooding Island. It is a novel told through interconnecting stories.
Learn More About the Author and Paper Targets here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.saroff/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevesaroff/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevesaroff
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22226034.Steve_S_Saroff
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