Reading and Writing Addiction was able to catch
up with Chris Birdy, Author of The Girl
in Black Pajamas for an interview. We are excited to share this
interesting interview today with our readers.
RAWA: Chris, please tell
us about your latest novel.
CB: In this story
someone shoots an R&B Investigations employee in the back. After that, the R&B computer system comes
under siege. Bogie McGruder returns to
Boston to work on the server. Although
the Boston Police are investigating the shooting, Bogie and his partner, Rose
Jones, don’t want the cops involved in the computer attacks because Bogie is a
hacker. Unaware of the danger that
awaits them, Bogie reluctantly brings Isabella with him. While they are in Boston, Isabella continues
her search for someone to teach her the 5 point exploding heart technique that
she watched in Kill Bill II. Bogie’s
daughter and son-in-law unwittingly become involved in a sex scandal that is
sure to rock the PBSO to the core.
RAWA: Where did the
idea come from to write this novel?
CB: After 9/11, I
became a “newsie” fearing that I would miss some morsel of news. I check through the news as soon as I get up
every day. In following my daily news
sources I kept coming across stories of hackers breaking into secure sights,
publishing protected information or stealing people’s identities and credit
card information. Suddenly, I felt
compelled to write about this. Once an
idea sticks in my head, it won’t leave until I write it through. What followed was months of research.
The secondary story of
Palm Beach deputy sheriffs making and selling porn on the internet was based on
a true story.
RAWA: Give us an insight into your main
character. Why is he/she such an important part of the story?
CB: The stories
revolve around Bogie McGruder and how he deals with situations. Bogie follows his own set of rules. Isabella is a small clone of her father. She is extremely intelligent with a penchant
for violence.
RAWA: Where does the
story take place and why did you choose this setting for the novel?
CB: The story takes
place in Boston and Palm Beach. Two
places I know very well since I’ve lived and worked in both for many years.
RAWA: What was the
hardest thing about writing this novel?
CB: The hardest thing
about writing this novel was the amount of research that was required just to
have a good understanding of computer systems.
I did not grow up in the computer generation so information I got was
gained through long, tedious hours reading up on computer systems and
hacking. But I did come away with an
understanding of what a serious problem we have in this country with hackers.
RAWA: Is this book
part of a series? If so, tell us a little about the series. If not, would
you consider creating a series from this novel and what are your thoughts on
writing a series?
CB: The Girl in Black
Pajamas is the second book in the “Pajama” series. The series features Bogie McGruder and his
family. Although Isabella manages to
insert herself in adult situations, her role is limited because she is, after
all, a child.
RAWA: If this book
were made into a movie which actor/actress would you like to see playing the
lead character (s).
CB: If this book were
made into a movie I could definitely see Daniel Craig playing the part of Bogie
McGruder. Bogie McGruder has Ukrainian
roots. Although Daniel Craig is British
he looks Russian or Ukrainian to me.
Bailey should be played by an actress who looks like a young Rhonda
Fleming where Rose Jones could be played by Halle Berry.
Thanks Chris for
stopping by and giving us more information about your exciting new novel.
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