my mom who said, “Yes! Write it!” when I first told her about an idea I had for Single Sadie. Thanks doesn’t seem sufficient for supporting this whole journey and helping me to make this story the best it could be.
So much gratitude to Heather Day Gilbert and Mona Hodgson—friends and talented writers who stepped in to read these pages and help make them shine. I couldn’t have done this without you! And thank you to editors Jocelyn Bailey and Denise Harmer for once again being a part of this writing journey and lending your care and expertise to every page of Sadie on the Rocks.
Lastly, to my kids who scarcely looked surprised when they heard Mom was suddenly writing another book. Thanks for eating boxed macaroni and cheese for the first time this year, and for teasing me for finally getting a microwave after ten years of strictly home cooking. Here’s to many more bags of four-minute popcorn and writing deadlines as a single mom! Your hearts, spunk, and compassion are the biggest gift of all. You three are my heroes.