The only queer members of the main L-Word cast immediately became the closest of friends. Moennig's wife refers to Hailey as Kate's "other wife." The two met when they were the only people auditioning to play Shane! Obviously, Moennig got the part, but the producers made sure to cast Hailey, too.  I listened to the audiobook and felt like I was listening to friends tell a story. It's thorough without being overly detailed, and pretty much the perfect length to keep a reader/listener engaged. 

Filming the show in Vancouver sounds magical, and I love that the two are still besties.