Why is September 22 Significant
in Dragonflies at Night?
I chose 9/22 as the "landing" date for my novel because it's a meaningful date for Savannah, as it is the date that her mother died from breast cancer when Savannah was only fifteen. As the story progresses, Savannah sees the numbers 922 coming up frequently, particularly on her digital clocks.
September 22 also happens to be the date of Ben's goddaughter Carly, and as you read, you'll see the special meaning that Carly holds for Savannah. Those scenes with Carly were some of my favorite to write (and, even now, to read)!
And there is one other significant thing that happens on September 22 in Savannah's story, but you'll have to read the book to find out!
