Acknowledgments

There are so many people involved in writing and publishing a book. Without these people in my life, this story and all my stories would be nothing more than files on my laptop.

Thank you, Quid Pro Quills—Kara Hunt, Jericha Kingston, Candice Sue Patterson, Pegg Thomas, and Jodie Wolfe. Also, thanks to Normandie Fischer, Sharon Srock, and Terri Weldon. Your critiques make me a better writer, and I'm proud to call each of you friend.

Thank you, Ray Rhamey, for your insightful edits.

Thank you, Lacy Williams, for your marketing brilliance.

Thank you, Chuck Robinson, Marvin Stoll, and Lance Lang, for guiding us through the most challenging time of our lives.

Thank you to my family, who puts up with me and all my imaginary friends.

And, of course, thank you, my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for the grace that makes living possible.