There’s no apartment building as described at the corner of 18th and Castro in San Francisco. That’s why it’s called fiction. But wouldn’t it be nice if there were?
Trivia – All the Wrong Places
Brandy Monsoon’s last name (All the Wrong Places) was inspired by Edina Monsoon of Absolutely Fabulous. A force of nature is a force of nature, even when it’s a bit confused by life.
Trivia – Sugar and Fondant
Fondant is hard to make and even if Karin wanted to make it, she lacks the patience and artistry to pull it off. Words are less dangerous for everyone involved. Hence Sugar and its vicarious cake making.
Trivia – Sugar
Karin found out that Sugar Sorenson’s (Sugar) deeply religious grandmother had had a change of heart at the same moment Sugar did.
Trivia – One Degree of Separation
While mulling the idea of setting a book in Iowa City, Karin heard it referred to as “River City.” After that the main character of One Degree of Separation was Marian the Librarian and no other name was ever considered.