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Lynn Painter Turns 15-Year Rejection Into Film Universe Plans
Original: ‘Better Than the Movies’ Author Lynn Painter Spent 15 Years Chasing a Book Deal. Now She’s Prepping for Her Cinematic Universe
Author Lynn Painter spent 15 years trying to land a book deal before breaking through with the young adult romance 'Better Than the Movies.' Now that her novels are being adapted, she says she is preparing a connected cinematic universe based on her books. The story highlights her long path from repeated rejections to building a screen franchise.
Why now: Interest in adapting popular romance novels for the screen has made Painter's success story and adaptation plans timely news.
Lynn PainterBetter Than the MoviesThe Hollywood Reporter
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