Behind the Book: Ian Walker of Catch a Falling Star Hijacks My Blog

I’m not sure how I feel about taking over your blog.

Inspiration for Ian Walker of Catch a Falling Star

Really, Ian? I thought you’d have fun with this.

Um, not really. I’d rather take Dr. Kendall’s dog, Sully, for a walk.

You and Sully got along great in Catch a Falling Star.

Sure. What’s not to like about a dog? It’s a pretty uncomplicated relationship, you know?

You like uncomplicated relationships?

I haven’t had too many of those. I got taken away from my first mom because she abandoned me. And then I ended up in foster care before I was adopted by the Walkers—and that wasn’t the easiest adjustment for me.

Why not?

Sully — Dr. Kendall’s goldendoodle

See? This is why I’d rather walk Sully. 

Okay—that’s fair. I guess I make you deal with all that stuff in Catch a Falling Star, don’t I?

You sure do. I’m the . . . what did you call it?

You’re the Inciting Incident.

Yeah. I kinda get things going.

Exactly. So do you want to tell me what you do like?

I like Dr. Kendall – and not just because of Sully. She listens to me, ya’ know? And she didn’t get mad when I—

Sorry, Ian. I have to interrupt you before you give away part of the story.

Oh. Sorry. Well, can I just say she doesn’t get mad easily—with me, at least? Griffin seems to irritate her a lot.

They seem to irritate each other, don’t they?

Yeah—at first.

What else do you like?

The Incline in Manitou Springs, CO

I’m learning to like Colorado. At first I really missed Florida and all my friends—but Colorado is pretty cool. I  want to try hiking the Incline – if Dr. Kendall says it’s okay – and Griffin says we might go to the Great Sand Dunes this summer. Oh – and I like Dr. Kendall’s endless pool.

I was waiting for you to mention that. Is there anything else you want to talk about before we wrap this up?

Yeah – my name. Why’d you choose to name me Ian?

There’s a very special reason for your name – and I’ll share more about that in an upcoming blog post.

Now you’re being secretive.

Not really. I just have a certain way I want to talk about things.

But I thought I was in charge today.

Only to a point, Ian. Only to a point.

 

 

Is there anything you’d like to ask Ian — or me — as we get “behind the book?”  More interviews by imaginary characters & other “Behind the Book” glimpses of Catch a Falling Star to come! 

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