Lynae
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Jennifer Niven:
Hey Jennifer, as all of the other readers asking you questions, I loved ATBP and was broken for weeks after reading it. My question is how do you create such in-depth characters? There are so many facets to both Finch and Violet, I'm curious as to how your characterization process began. Thank you very much and keep up the amazing writing! :)
Jennifer Niven
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(view spoiler)[Thank you for reading ATBP, and thank you for your lovely words! The story really began with Finch, who was inspired by a real-life boy I loved. Like Finch, he struggled with bipolar disorder and depression, and at the same time he was amazingly alive and exciting to be around. I've always known I wanted to write a story about him and about our relationship, but I wasn't sure if I'd be able to because it was a hard story and a personal one. Because so many of my books are character-driven, I tend to spend a lot of time developing those characters before I start writing them, but in this case I sat down to write Finch's first chapter, and he just appeared. By the time I finished writing the book, Finch was really his own person, even though he has elements that were inspired by my former boyfriend. And Violet is part me. We're alike in many ways, the main one being that we both loved and lost a Finch. (hide spoiler)]
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Anna
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Jennifer Niven:
I wanted to tell you that i am absolutely in love with ATBP, it's my favourite book ever! This book has truly changed my life, and I was wondering if there will be any movie casting calls for extras or for small roles? because it is my dream to be a part of the project, or at least to try :) Thank you so much for writing this amazing book! All the best wishes to you, Anna
Maryam
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Jennifer Niven:
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Hi Jennifer! I absolutely loved ALBP!! I wanted to ask that couldn't some perceive Finch's decision in the end and the reaction it got from Violet as a way to show that maybe their death could be inspiring to someone? I would really like to know what your intentions and message was when you were writing the ending? Thank you!! Love, Maryam
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