Acknowledgments

ONE OF THE GREATEST UNEXPECTED BLESSINGS of the publishing industry is how many amazing people you get to meet. Books don’t happen in a vacuum, and I’ve been fortunate to work with some of the best on this book.

My most heartfelt thanks go to Jan Stob, Sarah Rische, Elizabeth Jackson, Andrea Garcia, Amanda Woods, Andrea Martin, Mark Lane, Eva Winters, and Steve Laube. You are the ones who made this book happen and I’m so grateful!

Hugs to the special people in my life who help me maintain perspective and love me on the frustrating days as well as the good ones: my husband, Rey; my sons, Nathan and Preston; Mom and Dad; my faithful friends Lori Twichell, Amber Lynn Perry, and Courtney Walsh. I’m blessed to have you all in my life.