Thank you to the team at Kregel for their hard work on this book. Janyre Tromp, it has been a privilege to work on this book with you. Your insights helped so much and made the story so much stronger. Bob Hartig and Sarah De Mey, thank you for helping me to make the book tighter and stronger and for catching all those little things I missed. To Katherine Chappell and the marketing team, I appreciate the hard work you’ve already put into marketing.
I owe a great debt to my critique partners, Diana and Jen. I love you ladies. Thank you for your feedback. This book would have been a hot mess without you. You are fabulous storytellers in your own rights.
To the Pencildancers Readers and Review Crew, thank you for cheering me on and supporting me. I have enjoyed getting to know you all. As long as you keep reading, I’ll keep writing.
I would be nowhere without my fabulous agent, Tamela Hancock Murray. You are my biggest advocate. Thank you for your belief in me, for never giving up on me, for encouraging me. You’re the best!
My family, I cannot repay you for what you have done for me and how you have helped me fulfill my dreams. Doug, my beloved, you are God’s gift to me. Even all these years later, I cannot believe you are mine. The Lord knew what He was doing when He sent you to me.
My children, three gifts from God. Brian, Alyssa, and Jonalyn, I love you all to the moon and back. The Lord has granted each of you special gifts. I pray you will use them well and for His glory.
To all of my readers, I thank you. My stories need those who appreciate them, and I thank you all for your loyal support over the years. Without you, I couldn’t do what I do. Thank you for allowing me to work at my dream job. Not many people get to say that. I’m very blessed.
Thank You, Lord, for all You’ve done for me. You are my only hope in this life and the next. Soli Deo gloria.