Creating a compelling story and bringing a book to life is a considerable and sometimes uphill journey. It takes a number of folks to make the magic happen. From my awesome support team of friends (you know who you are) on the writing end to the fantastic vision of the cover artist (thank you, Kendel Flaum) to my incredible agent (Stephanie Kip Rostan), it takes hard work, dedication, and undying determination. But, along the way, there is one person who literally makes all the difference between a good story and a great one. One person who sees beyond where the story is to where the story could be, and that leap is the most pivotal of all. That one person is a good editor. My heartfelt thanks and immense respect goes to Amy Pierpont, a truly amazing editor.