This middle child of the NAMELESS series is a story about belonging. I’ve been accepted, included, and supported by so many wonderful “clans” throughout the process of writing this book. Each is beautiful and different in its own, blessed way.
The most obvious clan worth mentioning is my crazy-supportive family and friends. They’ve gone to great lengths to spread book love in the form of costumes, food, words of encouragement, beta reading, babysitting, tribal face paint, acting, tweeting, and the list goes on and on. They are the metaphoric hands that hold me up—hands I know will be there to catch me if I fall or allow myself to be overwhelmed with self-doubt. Their faces are many and extend well beyond my husband and three little rascals, including: parents, brothers and sisters (in-laws included!), grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and good, good friends. I’m a firm believer that we can all do great things when great people surround us.
To the Month9Books Clan, I can’t adequately thank you for the enthusiasm and love you’ve shown this series. Jaime Arnold, I’m in awe of your mad publicity skills and will always consider you a dear friend. Thanks to editors Barbara VanDenburgh and Michelle Millet, Jennifer Million, and for all those who’ve worked in design and cover art for the series. Special thanks to the woman herself, Georgia McBride. You, my dear, are a visionary.
Huge thanks to my more immediate Writing Clan. To Amy Jameson who wears many hats, namely, agent, editor, dream weaver, counselor, travel companion, and friend. To the brilliant writers in my life: Lois D. Brown, Margie Jordan, James Lewis, Jo Schaffer, and Tahsha Wilson. And to priceless beta readers such as Brad Walker, Amy Beatty, Jonathan Ryan, Kristen Whitely, Jen Bradford, the hunky Mr. Clint Jenkins, and Brad Walker (Did I mention him already?).
I must also thank the many book bloggers who’ve taken the time to review and tweet my books. I’m extremely tempted to list out the members of the Blogging Clan one by one, but the fear of forgetting someone makes me scared to try. I will say that your reviews for this series have been beautiful, powerful, and ridiculously validating for me as a writer. Thank you so much.
As always, I will end by sending thanks and love to my little, eternal clan. Clint, Casey, Liberty, and Boston, thank you again for your loving support. You are the root of all happiness in my life.