I’d like to acknowledge and thank the following people for their invaluable help in the creation of this book:
First, to Gideon Weil and Cynthia DiTiberio, two very intuitive, creative, and talented editors, without whom this book would not be the same! To Linda Chester and Linda Michaels, my literary agents and close friends whom I treasure and thank. To Kris, Jazzy, and Kenna Carlson, for always being so supportive and patient when I write a book, including this one—I love you all so much. To Susan Miller for your support, integrity, and friendship. Thank you so much for helping me create the time and space to write this book. To Carol Hansen Grey and Victor Grey for your brilliant Web support. To the entire staff at HarperSanFrancisco. Thank you for supporting this idea and helping to make it a reality. To Ken Bradford, whose wisdom and insights help me stay centered while I work; and to my dear friend, John Welshons who helped me with many ideas, kept me laughing, and freely shared his wisdom. Finally, thank you to the hundreds of people who I met, talked to, and learned from over the years. Once again, thank you all so much, for your kindness, love, friendship, and generosity while this book was in progress.