Interview with Joel W. Barrows, Author of Deep Orange Cover

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Deep Orange Cover: The Allegiance?

When I was a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Des Moines, Iowa, we prosecuted a notorious biker gang. Numerous frightening and humorous incidents occurred during the investigation and prosecution of that case, a couple of which inspired fictionalized versions in the book.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Deep Orange Cover: The Allegiance, what would they be?

I don’t know about the characters, but the theme song for the book could easily be Born to Be Wild by Steppenwolf.

What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Thrillers and mysteries for sure, but I’ve always loved spy novels.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

Probably the opening, then the ensuing chase and gun battle that plays out on Interstate 35.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

Not really.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

Don’t let others define you. Define yourself.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

As someone with experience with these outlaw motorcycle clubs, or MCs as they are called, I’ve often found the portrayals on television and in the movies to be rather far-fetched, particularly when they are portrayed as noble. Simply put, the occasional toy drive does not excuse murder, drug dealing, selling illegal firearms, and human trafficking.

Joel W. Barrows is the author of the new book Deep Orange Cover: The Allegiance

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