Prior to writing fiction, with the exception of a few poems that were published over the years, I wrote nonfiction extensively: service delivery models for children's programs, a collection of group therapy exercises for teens, nationally presented research on youth input on the chaos of multiple placements in foster care (moving children from one placement to the next), and several dozen investigative reports on children's services and institutions published by the WV Supreme Court.
So, in contemplation of writing fiction, my lifelong dream since winning the 8th grade creative writing contest in 1964, I bought a book. The book's advice, "show don't tell" became so ingrained that I write mostly using dialogue. Therefore, to answer your question, yes I felt that Rarity from the Hollow would be an easy adaptation to film. But, never in my wildest dreams did I expect it to be reviewed for consideration. Frankly, I just felt lucky that it was published.
