Being a writer is the best job in the world, but it can be tough at times because it’s just you and the computer. I would like to say an extra special thank-you to those people who help make this job a little less lonely. To my wonderful agent Natasha Kern, for always being the voice of reason and encouragement. To my editor Holly Ingraham, for helping me wade through all the crap—i.e., the dreaded rough draft—to get to the really good stuff. And to my husband Curt Groff, for being my real life cowboy and introducing me to the wonders of a small Texas town. Y’all are the best!!!
And to the wonderful people at Hill Country Distillers in Comfort, Texas. Many thanks for patiently answering all of my questions, no matter how trivial, and for introducing me to some of the best moonshine I’ve ever tasted. Who needs a margarita when you’ve got a Moonshine Mule?