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Lynn Painter Turns Hit YA Novels Into Film Franchise
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, whose YA romance novel 'Better Than the Movies' became a bestseller, spent 15 years trying to land a book deal before her breakthrough. She now says she is preparing to adapt her books into a connected cinematic universe. The Hollywood Reporter's profile highlights her path from years of rejection to building a film franchise around her work.
Why now: Interest in adapting popular YA romance novels for the screen is high, and Painter's rags-to-riches publishing story adds to the buzz.
Lynn PainterBetter Than the MoviesThe Hollywood Reporter
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- ‘Better Than the Movies’ Author Lynn Painter Spent 15 Years Chasing a Book Deal. Now She’s Prepping for Her Cinematic Universe · The Hollywood Reporter
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