ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Every one of us has experienced magic, be it a smile, a word, or a deed. We are all magic-makers, and I will forever be grateful to the ones who have walked into my life and helped me along this amazing journey.

My agent, Brandi Bowles, for having killer intuition and a sharp mind at the times when I had neither.

My editor, Courtney Hodell, who has made so many complicated things make sense, in writing and beyond.

Sarita Varma, who has worked hard to make this book seen and heard and not simply shelved away.

Ian Hancock, for being a true role model and for working diligently to bring about much needed change.

Teresa Medeiros, who said yes when she didn’t have to.

Mark Krotov, for always being gracious and straightforward.

Lisa McGlaun and Chris Arabia, a.k.a. The Renegades, for being amazing.

Megan Edwards and Mark Sedenquist, for integrity and support.

Charlotte Strick, who designed the most awesome book cover ever.

Carolyn Hayes Uber, whose fortitude and creative energy are contagious.

Amber Withycombe, who kindly pointed me in the right direction.

Bob Mayer, for giving me advice that forever changed my Life.

Vegas Valley Book Festival, Henderson Writers Group, and Las Vegas Writers Group, for inspiration.

Jana Cruder, for her shutter talent.

The Farrar, Straus and Giroux team, for making people’s dreams come true.

My family. For true love.