temple of a thousand faces by john shors

So, for a long time I’ve had a comfort level when it comes to writing about Asia. I enjoy so many things about the area-the history, food, climate, and people. I’ve traveled across India, Nepal, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, and China. I have been fortunate to spend quite a bit of time in Asia. NAW- Why did you choose South East Asia as a setting for your novels? Was it a deliberate decision? How was it travelling in Vietnam and other nations? I wanted to write a novel that served to reincarnate Angkor Wat on the page, allowing people around the world to enjoy its wonders. As far as how I got the idea for the novel, I had traveled to Angkor Wat several times, and I was so impressed by the magic and majesty of the temple. Within this novel, a famous, powerful, and important series of events is retold through a compelling cast of characters. The story takes place about a thousand years ago, at a time when there was immense upheaval and unrest that pitted two empires against each other. Temple of a Thousand Faces is set at Angkor Wat, Cambodia. NAW- Tell us about your book, ‘Temple of a Thousand Faces.’ How did you get the idea for it? How long did it take to finish the book? Now a full-time novelist, John’s first six novels, Beneath a Marble Sky, Beside a Burning Sea, Dragon House, The Wishing Trees, Cross Currents, and Temple of a Thousand Faces have won multiple awards, and have been translated into twenty-six languages. John then moved to Boulder, Colorado, and helped launch GroundFloor Media, now one of the state’s largest public relations firms. After returning to the United States, he became a newspaper reporter in his hometown, Des Moines, Iowa, winning several statewide awards in journalism. On a shoestring budget, he later trekked across Asia, visiting ten countries and climbing the Himalayas. John Shors lived for several years in Kyoto, Japan, where he taught English.

Temple of a thousand faces by john shors