To Riley for always believing in me.
To Zachary for reading my books and telling me you love them.
To Lola for giving me a fresh perspective on
everything in the world.
To my critique buddies, both online and local—
you guys are the best!
To the awesome Austin writing community...
could I have picked a better city to live?
To my Texas Sweethearts, Jessica and Jo—
I feel like I’ve found my writing soul mates!
To all my in-person friends—
life would be awfully lonely without you guys.
To all my online friends—
you guys put the love in blogging, Facebook, and Twitter.
To Madeline for some awesome editing.
To my parents and sister for teaching me to be independent.
To my extended family and friends for
the multitudes of support.
And in case I missed you, consider yourself thanked.
Because I truly am thankful!