I think it could be that the settings or characters in 'West Side Story' have parallels or connections to those in 'Somewhere'. Or perhaps the music or style of the two have some similarities.
Fictions that were between web novels and literature could be considered for publication in literary journals or publishing houses.
Literature journals usually had higher requirements for the quality and literariness of the novel. They paid more attention to the plot, character creation, writing style, etc., while online novels paid more attention to the flow and audience. Therefore, if the quality of the novel was high but it had a certain influence in the online novel market, then it could be considered to be published in a literary journal.
On the other hand, the publishing house paid more attention to the academic and research value of the novel. They usually required the novel to have a high level of ideology and cultural content, as well as pay attention to the style and story. If the novel had a unique style and characteristics and had a certain academic value, then it could be considered for publication in a publishing house.
Of course, there were also other publishing channels such as blog, Weibo, WeChat, and other social media platforms, but they usually required the novel to have a certain amount of traffic and audience base. In short, there were many ways to publish a novel. He could choose the appropriate channel to publish it according to the characteristics of his novel.
Not too clear, but it could potentially imply a setting or some kind of inspiration drawn from Indiana for the musical. Maybe there's a local legend or story incorporated.
I don't know. It could be based on real-life experiences, but it might also be completely made up. Without more information, it's difficult to determine if it's a true story.
The plot of Somewhere in Time involves a modern-day man who mysteriously finds himself transported to the past and falls in love. It's full of time-bending twists and turns, and the characters' struggle to stay together across time.
In the 'A God Somewhere' comic, the story follows a group of people as they encounter strange events that lead them to uncover the existence of a god. It's a journey filled with challenges and revelations.