Haley in my novel

[Mr. Bill]

Cograts

From the excerpt and the review John linked to, sounds like your material might be something a smaller, independent production would be better suited to handle than a big Hollywood production. Indie films usually are challenged by material that is engaging, character driven, comes from a different interpretation than would a mainstream studio.
They can shoot for subtlety for a thinking audience rather than beholden to the normal Hollywood devices that often dumb down messages to cast a wider net, reach a larger audience.

Many big name actors involve themselves in smaller production exactly for that reason. They know that their craft always needs to be honed, and the discipline as well as the challenge of working with a smaller budget and hungry, talented people, can serve them well into the future. Just an initial hunch

However it happens, it would certainly be thrilling, I can imagine Haley's glee discovering her inclusion, a sign of appreciation for her own craft

Yes, I think that's correct. It's more of an indie project. We'll see! And that's the same thing Haley is dealing with. Not that I didn't love her debut, but it sounds like she's putting more of her own spin on this new project.

When the book comes out, I definitely want to get one into Haley's hands. I hope she'd enjoy the mention! The kids listen to a lot of Janelle Monae, Tegan & Sara and Haley.