My posse came through for me yet again. Most sincere thanks to Stacy Harp, Steff Obkirchner, and Jackie Ciresi. Their sharp eyes, warm hearts, and honesty made this a much better book.
Once again, thank you to Jennifer Knight, my editor and Guru of All Things Writing. I couldn’t ask for a better teacher and hope she’s always up for helping me with the next lesson. She sees things I miss, she suggests things I never thought of, and just when I’m ready to throw in the towel and give up on writing altogether, she comes through with a compliment or a pat on the back and I’m her willing student once again. Anything Jennifer misses (and there isn’t much, believe me), Stacia Seaman picks up with her Eagle Eyes of the English Language. Because of these two amazing editors, my story is so much more than it was when I started and I owe them both a world of thanks.
As always, unending appreciation to Radclyffe and the entire staff of Bold Strokes Books. Every day, I realize how lucky I am to be part of such an incredible publishing company. Connie, Lori, Sheri, Lee, Paula, and the whole gang that works behind the scenes: thank you for taking such good care of us authors. You are all inspirational.
Forever and always, my eternal, loving gratitude to my partner and wife, Bonnie Mowry. I don’t know how she’s put up with me and my idiosyncrasies for all these years, but I’m so glad she has. She’s not the luckiest girl in the world. I am. I love you, baby.