INTERVIEW: Heidi Durrow on the event. at the 42nd NAACP Image Awards at Los Angeles CA. (Footage by WireImage Video/Gett

The author shares the journey of writing a book over 12 years, facing 48 rejections before it became a bestseller. The book, inspired by a real event, tells a coming-of-age story of a girl who survived a tragic accident. The author advises aspiring writers to persist despite rejections and expresses excitement about the book's recognition and meeting other authors.

How many years did it take the author to write and publish 'The Girl Who Fell from the Sky'?

• 15 years

• 12 years

• 8 years

• 5 years

What inspired the story of 'The Girl Who Fell from the Sky'?

• A historical event

• A dream

• A real tragic event

• A fictional tale

Where does the young girl in the story move to live with her grandmother?

• Portland, Oregon

• Chicago, Illinois

• New York, New York

• Los Angeles, California

What is the author's main advice for aspiring writers?

• Write every day

• Keep the dream alive

• Find a good publisher

• Read a lot of books

How does the author feel about the book's recognition and success?

• Disappointed

• Indifferent

• Surprised

• Excited