Kaira Rouda's new novel is The Favorite Daughter.From her Q&A with Deborah Kalb:
Q: How did you come up with the idea for The Favorite Daughter, and for your character Jane?Learn more about the book and author at Kaira Rouda's website.
A: Much like Paul in Best Day Ever, Jane popped into my head one sunny day. And the rest of the book flowed from there. I’m intrigued by what goes on behind closed doors of seemingly perfect lives. And, although her family has been struck by tragedy, Jane still believes it’s almost perfect, and can be again.
Q: You write of narcissists, "Although it may seem terrifying to some that I enjoy getting inside the heads of these types of people in my most recent novels, to me, it's cathartic." Why is that?
A: No idea. I suppose once you know these personalities exist, and you see them in action in the world, causing commotion wherever they go, a good way to try to understand them better is through…[read on]
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