My greatest thanks to Nick and Matt Lang, who talked out this idea with me one late night in our college apartment nearly eight years ago, and in many more apartments since. Whenever people ask me for writing advice, I always tell them, “Find friends who write.” These guys are some of the best friends a writer can get.
My editor, Jordan Brown, is one of the smartest people I’ve met in this business, and his thoughtful edits pushed this book so much further than I ever could have on my own. If you don’t believe me, write in and I’ll send you some early drafts.
I’m so grateful to my agent, Erica Rand Silverman, and all the good people at Sterling Lord Literistic for keeping me going.
And, of course, I’m forever indebted to every member of Team Starkid for working with me, supporting me, and being my buddies.
My mom gave me my love of animals, and in return, I give this book to her. I hope she’ll share it with every member of my human and animal family: Dad, Alyssa, Jade, Bowser, Willow, Megan, and Annie. I love you all.
This is my second book. If you’d like to let me know what you think, please email me at EKGwrites@gmail.com.