of a year, and I couldn't have gotten through it without my family and friends. The reader, author, and artist communities give me hope and humanity in a time where such a thing is hard to find. I want to especially thank Foxglove Faun for bringing the cover to life, she captured Elochian and Quentin beautifully.
I also want to thank my Crew of Misfits, who are without a doubt my found family. They make me feel grounded, and like I belong in a world that can be less than understanding of anyone who fits outside the boxes we're given. They are the true definition of friends, and I am forever thankful for them. Thank you to Katrin, who helped to make this story into something coherent.
Thank you to my husband for fourteen years of being my person, and always loving me.
Here's to a few more decades, my love.