Crime Fiction / Family Drama / Women's Fiction
Date Published: March 30, 2020
Eating the Forbidden Fruit is a gritty fiction novel loosely based on true events in author Roland Sato Page’s life. The newcomer author delivers a personal journey into his rise and demise as a St. Louis City Police Officer. He takes the readers on a roller coaster ride of good ole family memories to the nightmarish reality of being a police officer indicted on federal drug charges. During his trial, he wrote memoirs as a testimonial of redemption. Roland’s case stems from the conflict of his childhood affiliation and his oath to uphold the law. What is certain is one can't run from sin for karma is much faster.
Interview with Roland Sato Page
What was the hardest scene from your book to write?
The actual scenes that laid my arrest, conviction, and
the mental trauma I endured. It was like reopening old wounds. It required full
transparency. Additionally my wife was one of my proofreaders so revealing your
sins to a loved one is never an easy task. It takes trust and understanding.
Why did you choose to write in your particular field or
genre?
I had knowledge on my
topic. It required no research to be critique for academics to tear apart. I
take the reader on a real life dark journey of temptations behind the police
badge. Not the dramatics of television plot. My story is a nightmare of a
actual cop convicted of federal crimes and the impact behind the scenes. It
exploits the snitch game and how it can do more harm than good.
If you write in more than one genre, how do you balance
them?
It’s easy when they
intertwine. Like a plate of food a main course needs side dishes to complete
the meal. My urban drama has elements of humor and romance because that’s life.
What did you enjoy most about writing this book?
It allowed me to
remember and archive details in my life I forgot. A situation like “Man I
almost forgot that happened”! It’s a blueprint for my legacy to learn,
research, and pass on.
What book that you have read has most influenced your life?
S.E Hinton “The
Outsiders” a book for the underdog. It touches on social differences, bullying,
and not judging a book by it’s cover. It was a dark but happy ending. True life
journey.
Tell us a little about yourself? Perhaps something not many
people know?
I am a former tattoo artist.
After my demise with the police department and the federal system. I
rebounded by pursuing my first and true passion ART. I established quite a
successful business in the St. Louis area. The Pearl is the current name which
is now owned by my sons. I stepped away years ago due to my Lupus condition.
Paer, Canvass, or skin, I guess you can say I am a true ink slinger.
Can you tell us something about your book that is not in
the summary?
I touch on many dilemmas that affect current topics like bullying and identity
challenges (Biracial). I speak on the temptations that plague a man in uniform.
The little things the media won’t exploit. Most importantly I give a male
perspective of why men dabble in the sinful things we do. I provide visual of
my past in the book or my website. www.authorrolandpage.com
About the Author
Roland Sato Page was born in Brooklyn New York in a military household with a mother from Osaka Japan and a combat trainer father with three war tours under his belt. He grew up in a well-disciplined home with five other siblings. As he got older his family relocated to St. Louis where the author planted his roots and also pursued a military life in the Army Reserves.
Roland married his high school sweetheart and started a family of four. Roland joined the St. Louis police department were his career was cut short when he was convicted of federal crimes due to his childhood affiliation.
After enduring his demise he rebounded becoming a famed a tattoo artist opening Pearl Gallery Tattoos in downtown St. Louis Mo. The company grew into a family business yet another unfortunate incident tested his fate. He was diagnosed with Lupus which halted his body art career. However, with tragedy comes blessings. Roland’s sons took over the business and propelled the shop to a higher level. Roland consumed with depression began writing to occupy the time. With a newfound passion, he traded visual art for literary art.
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