Amber

Amber asked Kimberly McCreight:

Hi Kimberly! I really enjoyed Reconstructing Amelia, so much so I dissapeared for the day it took me to read it. My question is where did the idea for your story come from and what process do you go through to construct your characters? Thanks for your time, I look forward to reading more of your work!

Kimberly McCreight Hi Amber,

Thanks so much for reading, and especially for the "disappeared all day" comment--no better one to get! The story was inspired first by my daughters but also by current/news events. In terms of characters, etc, I write very visually meaning, I watch the whole thing in my head and then try to convey the right amount of details to bring the reader into my head as much as possible. Sometimes, I'll have to imagine things not in the book to get more details on a character. Thanks again--have a great summer!

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Jenn

Jenn asked Kimberly McCreight:

I loved your book "reconstructing Amelia." do you have any input on the film version? are you nervous that the film will not incorporate the most important aspects of the book?

Maria

Maria asked Kimberly McCreight:

What is your next book? Are they planning on making Reconstructing Amelia into a movie? Thank you!

Brooke

Brooke asked Kimberly McCreight:

Were you involved in clicks like the ones described in your novel during your school years? If so were they as vicious as the Maggies? Or were they more subtle in that they were mostly after school bonding activities? And if you weren't involved, what sparked your interest in writing about a group with such profound actions?

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