I'm not entirely sure which specific 'April O'Neil' this refers to. It could be from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. If so, fanfiction about her might explore her character in different ways, like her adventures as a reporter, her relationships with the turtles, and how she copes with the strange world she's a part of.
Perhaps he selects stories based on personal experiences. Stories that he has lived through or witnessed himself are likely to be more real and heartfelt.
Conan O'Brien has a very distinct career in the entertainment industry, mainly centered around his talk show hosting. 'A Christmas Story' is a classic holiday film with its own cast. There's no evidence or information to suggest that Conan O'Brien was involved in it in any way. He's more associated with late - night television, stand - up comedy, and his own brand of comedic skits and interviews rather than being part of this beloved Christmas movie.
One idea could be to write a fanfic where April goes undercover in a dangerous organization. She could use her reporting skills to gather information while trying not to blow her cover.
Edna O'Brien's novels typically have a very intimate narrative style. She is able to bring out the subtleties of human emotions. Her characters are multi - dimensional, and she uses their experiences to comment on broader issues such as gender inequality, the power of the Church in Ireland, and the changing social fabric over time.