"At first, I think in the early drafts of Heated Rivalry, Ilya was much more of a jerk. I think he was much meaner. The things he said to Shane were more, I don't know, just meaner. And I think he was maybe more of a stereotypical bad boy, I guess. And then I softened him a bit as I went back and wrote more."
"If Ilya and Shane weren't pro athletes, I feel like Shane would just be like a personal trainer or physiotherapist or something pretty basic [but] still fitness. And I don't know, Ilya would probably... I mean, he's too tall to be a race car driver, but he'd want to be."
Rachel Reid's journey as an author has evolved significantly, with her book Heated Rivalry becoming a global sensation as a TV show. The narrative focuses on the development of queer characters Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, showcasing Reid's intention to address the toxic nature of hockey while promoting love and understanding. Reid reflects on the character development process, noting that Ilya's personality softened over time, while Shane remained consistent. The success of her work highlights the rapid advancement of queer literature in mainstream media.
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