Ten

Summary

• The narrator, Juniper, starts declining most event invitations, choosing to only attend awards ceremonies at literary conventions as their book 'The Last Front' is selling well enough without personal appearances.
• Juniper is sceptical of the value of awards but is still eager to win them and 'The Last Front', previously successful commercially, starts to receive critical acclaim too, winning various regional awards as well as a nomination for the Goodreads Choice Awards.
• With the increased recognition, Juniper receives an offer from movie production company, Greenhouse Productions, to adapt the book into a film.
• At the meeting with Greenhouse, Juniper feels slightly overwhelmed and unsure how to interpret the creators, Justin and Harvey's, cheery enthusiasm. The producers suggest altering the book for the film to include more known actors and possibly extending certain minor character roles.
• Juniper is open to the changes proposed by Greenhouse Productions, recognizing that film is a different medium and that alterations might be needed for accessibility to a wider audience.
• Juniper remains unsure about the specifics of the offer and waits to hear more from their agent. Their mind fills with dream scenarios while they research what these kinds of movie deals typically entail.
• Concluding the chapter on a hopeful note, Juniper allows their ambitions to enlarge, dreaming of widespread fame and a successful multimedia empire.