This novel was collaboratively written by the students of LITT 2131 (The Great American Novel), taught by Prof. Deborah Gussman at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Spring 2005.   The plot and main character's identity were loosely developed in class discussions and on a web conference. Each chapter was written by one or a pair of students. Individual chapters were posted on the conference, and organized and edited by Jesse Kendrick (who created the original idea on which the novel was based, as well as the title).  Elizabeth Pascale wrote the sub-title.