While promoting the book, she opened up at length about how the writing process helped her heal.
The final push to actually sit down and put pen to paper came from a former fellow assistant.
Finally I was like, Okay, Im going to do this.'
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They worked that way together until the book was finished, but it wasnt always a smooth process.
By Christmas 2013, she had completed the novel.
You enjoy the sweetness of the deal when its done, she said ofLuckiest Girl Alive.
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You feel like you really earned it.
I just see Ani so differently now, she explained.
Shortly after Knoll finishedLuckiest Girl Alive, Hollywood came calling.
