It takes so many people to create a book and get it into the hands of readers. I’m grateful for the opportunity to work with Kim Lionetti, and so many thanks go to the hardworking team at Penguin/NAL: Jessica Wade, Jesse Feldman, Kathleen Cook, Kayleigh Clark, and all the others who contributed their talent and dedication to this project. My writing buddies, Bob and Mark, provided tons of useful feedback. The inspiring ladies of the Old Town Writing Group gave me unfailing encouragement. And Kevin Brookfield was—and is—my anchor.