It was rewarding to get the band back together for this book. My agent, Jim Levine, keeps me (mostly) in line and is a constant source of support and inspiration. My editor, Niki Papadopoulos, will be a veterinarian in her next life, as she is strong yet gentle. In this life, she kept me and the work on track.
My colleague Katherine Dillon is my professional rock, and Kyle Scallon spent evenings and weekends helping these concepts come to life. Maria Petrova uses her fourth-language skills to make my first and only language go down much easier.
Beata, thanks for bringing happiness and joy to our house every day. I love you.