Rachael Lippincott is a New York Times bestselling American novelist. She got into writing through her passion of storytelling, which she developed at a young age. She pursued this interest by studying English at Pittsburgh university which she learnt many skills that she took into her career as an author. Rachael was influenced to write Five Feet Apart by the real-life experiences she had with people with cystic fibrosis. She wanted to bring attention to their daily struggles and emotional journeys, she was inspired by the touching stories of those living with the condition. Rachael was 23 when the book got published.
Mikki Daughtry is an American screenwriter and young adult fiction author. Mikki was inspired to write Five Feet Apart after learning about cystic fibrosis and the strict rules patients must follow to avoid cross-infection. She was moved by the idea of exploring how love and human connection can persist despite these challenges. She was 46 when began writing Five Feet Apart.
Tobias Iaconis is a German American screenwriter. His writing partner is Mikki Daughtry. Tobias was born on May 14, 1971, He studied at Haverford College in Pennsylvania, where he graduated in 1993 with a degree in English Literature. His intentions of Five Feet Apart was to raise awareness about cystic fibrosis and highlight the emotional and physical struggles of living with the disease. Tobias was in his late 40's when the book got published.
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Novels by Rachael Lippincott, Mikki Daughtry, and Tobias Iaconis focus on the themes of love, illness, and resilience. They write books that will make the readers have an emotional connection with the characters and the book itself.