ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I’d like to thank first Emma Specter, who was the spark that ignited Luna, a character I feel I have somehow always known, and her musical muse, Imogen Heap, for her poetry and lush soundscapes.

Amelia Greene for her keen eye. Jessica Potts Lahey and Amy Chamberlin for being early, passionate readers. Jasmine Goguen for letting me pick her brain.

My dear friends and family who inspire and encourage me … the Foehls, Katrina Van Pelt, Hilary Old, Bill Candiloros, Flavia Stanley, Mia and Jeff, Paul Bosko, Susan Holland, Jennifer Phelps Montgomery, Ryan Daniel, Russell Swanson, Martin Hyatt, Vicka Tinetti, Bradford Noble, Michael Aisner, Leslie Novak, Nick Difruscia, Linda Yellen, Manuela Noble.

Stephen McCauley, Christopher Schelling, and Rebecca Barry for their unparalleled guidance and wit.

My skillful editor, Stephanie Elliott, for her hard work.

My agent, Mitchell Waters, for believing.

My daughter, Rowan, for her big open heart.

And lastly, Steve Swenson, my copilot.