How to Evolve

How to Evolve

What to Do When Your Novel is Adapted into a Pile of Dogshit

A cautionary tale

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Ros Barber
Aug 02, 2024
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The non-lunch lunch

I cross the lobby of the Grosvenor Hotel, London, wearing a tailored jacket, court shoes, and an air of excitement. I’ve been invited for lunch with a producer, who has just bought…

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