There are other examples out there, such as Catcher In The Rye. When I was about three-quarters done, I showed them a draft and they had some really wonderful suggestions. Fortunately for Warren, her consultants ranging in age from 16 to 23, thought she was on the right track with the story. She says they took their consultant status very seriously and read the book in a very professional manner. For instance, the old drag queen at the end, Billy's mother.
Nobody ever does old drag queens.
He was the one who thought of it. So, I went back and reintroduced Frances, because it totally makes sense. Warren doesn't even hesitate when asked why she puts so much emphasis in her work and life on today's youth. Coming from the Native American background that I come from, where there was such an emphasis that the children are the center of everything. I think we've had a problem in the community in getting clear about that.