Interview with Robb Grindstaff

Since Robb interviewed Slade for an entire novel, turnabout is fair play

Q. Where did the story of Slade come from? What inspired it?

A. I never know the answer to this question.

I’m one of those lucky ones who can fall asleep within moments of lying down. I don’t even have to be sleepy. If I lie down, I fall asleep. But one night I tossed and turned until about three a.m. because this character invaded my head and wouldn’t sh…