Acknowledgments

None of my books are written without an army of supporters behind the pages. This book, in particular, proved a challenge because it was contracted only a scant few weeks before I developed the disability in my wrists. This book was an exercise in perseverance and passion, and it would never have happened were it not for the supportive people in my life staying my hand when I wanted to throw the first couple drafts out my office window.

The Entangled Team has been wonderful in working with me through the adjustment period in order to deliver this book. My editor, Erin Molta, in particular, helped in many ways to make this book as strong as it could be through drawing out its strengths and shoring up its weaknesses.

But before it ever crossed her inbox, this white whale of a book had to be written. It was my first foray into dictation, and I’d like to thank my friends and family for putting up with my constant griping while I discovered how dictating was so vastly different from typing. For all the little things they did behind the scenes, I’d like to thank Mom, Dad, and my sister, Sam. For listening to me complain and encouraging me to continue, I’d like to thank my writer network, including but not limited to: Alison Pearce, Krys Branchaud, Kim Malboeuf, Jan Wright, Taras Stasuik, Josée Cadieux, Brian Perjul, Elizabeth Keysian, Tessa Candle, L.J. Evans, Stacy Reid, Sasha Cottman, Merry Farmer, Emmanuelle de Maupassant, and Mariah Stone.

Last but not least, I would like to thank my partner, Mark Kind, for his unceasing support and celebration in my success. He may be an enabler, but at least I know I’ll always have a freshly baked batch of cookies to eat while crafting my next book.

And an honorary mention of thanks to Edgar, who never fails to offer to taste the aforementioned cookies for poison. Just in case.