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Acknowledgements

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As always, I’m truly grateful for my family, friends, coworkers, and fellow readers that have supported me and my writing. Thank you so much for the love and encouragement that you all have given me. I appreciate it beyond words and can never say thank you enough.

Regarding this novel, I have to give a special thank you to the following:

To my mother, Rhonda, who has been my cheerleader ever since I learned how to write. I wouldn’t have made it as far as I have if it wasn’t for her love and support, which I am eternally grateful for.

To Gina, my fellow writer, accomplice, and friend. Not only does she lead me back when I stray from any and all English rules (I break them like an artist), she gives me creative criticism that not only helps my stories but me as a writer. I will always be grateful to her for that.

To Claudette, for her patience and wonderfulness at being my editor, and to Jessica, for being the awesome proofreader that she is. This book never would have reached its full potential if it hadn’t been for their help.

To Dean, the best cover artist I know. I’ve never known anyone as determined, creative, and artistically brilliant as he is, and I can’t thank him enough for his tireless work at helping me create a face for my stories.

To Alex, whose own constructive criticism helped me think outside the box, and whose knowledge of all things mechanical helped me develop certain aspects of the story that I never would have researched before. I’m extremely grateful for his help in pushing me in all the right directions.

And to each and every one of you reading this, with all my heart I send you a big thank you. I definitely would not be here if it wasn’t for my fellow readers and book worms.