There are so many people to thank for this book. I’d love to say it was all my inspiration and talent, but it turns out a project like this comes together because of many people. Damon Suede pushed me to go for it, and Lynn West was right there making me feel comfortable, which ultimately swung the balance. In fact, all the folks at Dreamspinner have been a dream to work with (pun intended). Elizabeth North (brilliant publisher) gave me amazing support, Nicole Resciniti (brilliant agent) held my hand, Brenda Chin (brilliant editor) kept me on track, and even my husband kept the chocolate well stocked. (Nothing happens in my life without chocolate.) But this book owes its existence to Cindy Dees, who said, “You love geeks. Write geeks!”

I do, so I did.

Thank you, Cindy, for being with me every step of the way.