10. There were about 4
different versions of chapter one.
9. The senior concert was
originally a 1960s theme and Nina’s song was “All I See Is You” by Dusty
Springfield.
8. In the first version of
the manuscript Nina’s mother was present.
7. I wrote almost the entire first full
draft in a hair salon.
6. When I was in high school I started
writing one version where Kevin had a girlfriend in the beginning. He and Nina met at a movie
theater.
5. Chapter one originally
started from blind date Lynn’s point of view
4. The layout of Wexley Falls
High School is nearly identical to my own high school.
3. Another attempt had
me writing it as a screenplay! I even story boarded a first scene.
2. Before editing for publication the manuscript had lyrics to seven different songs in it!
1. There might be a sequel in
the works with a minor character taking on a lead role...
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