The Kiwi that inspired Daniel Mallory's The Woman in the Window

When it was still a manuscript, The Woman in the Window inspired a publishers' bidding frenzy, reportedly earning its author Daniel Mallory a seven-figure advance. Film rights were optioned and it has now topped The New York Times bestseller list. Daniel Mallory (aka AJ Finn) talks to Stephen Jewell about the depression that provided his material and the New Zealander who inspired him. Continue reading at 'Stuff'

[ Stuff | 2018-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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