Carla

Carla asked Kim van Alkemade:

Hi, Someone just suggested your book to me for our bookclub. Just wondering if possible you could tell me how much is fact and fiction ? A reader in Wisconsin ! Go Badgers, Thank you Carla

Kim van Alkemade Hi Carla, The novel really is a work of fiction, but so many details throughout are inspired by or based on facts. This essay I wrote about the True Stories that Inspired Orphan #8 will answer all of your questions. http://kimvanalkemade.com/truestories...
Thank you so much for choosing my novel for your book club, I really appreciate it! On Wisconsin.

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Kathleen

Kathleen asked Kim van Alkemade:

Orphan #8 is a truly outstanding book, brilliantly researched and written. You have a wonderful career ahead of you; I will be watching for your next book. Just one little suggestion: don't have any characters tuck a strand of hair behind someone's ear. I've collected 37 examples of hair tucking in novels in just the last year! It's become such a cliche. Are you aware of that?

Kennedy

Kennedy asked Kim van Alkemade:

Hi Kim, are was there currently research that caused you make this a into a novel- is it a personal experience for you?

Ellyn

Ellyn asked Kim van Alkemade:

I really look forward to reading more of your books. This book touched my soul. I was disturbed and saddened then full of happiness for Rachel as well. Thank you!! Do you have others?

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