The longer I write, the more I understand just how many people it takes to make a good story, and a good book.
First, I have to acknowledge my family: Jason, Jacob, Seth, and Anna. Words are inadequate for how much you mean to me. I love you. Thank you for putting up with me just finishing “one more thing” on the computer.
Nathan. I’m sure there are equal parts love and obligation in our working relationship. I’m still so glad you don’t throw your arms up at me. I’m always in awe at your fabulous skills!
To my Beta-Babes: Kate Roberts, Brittianii Jayy, Janelle Dudley, and Sara Meadows. Thank you heaps for sleuthing out the flaws and making the story better, cleaner, and tighter.
Dawn Yacovetta, you caught over twenty-five errors! I’m going to call you my “Final find!” I *might* need to put you on the payroll!
And my mother, Anita . . . I love that you have the enthusiasm to read an ARC, tell me what I need to fix, and still remind me that it’s my story to tell. You are equal parts cheerleader and mother, and all-around the best!
To my bestie pals: Alli, Cassy, Katie, Kathy, and Annie. You help me find joy and laughter in the mundane and difficult. Thank you for bringing your light into my life!
Sara Meadows: You are the yin to my author yang! Thank you for your time, energy, talents, persistence, and friendship! I feel so, so blessed to have you as my second!
To Kelly Hashway: You fix problems I can’t even see, and the story flows so much better after your edits. Heaps and heaps of thanks!
And Krystal Wade: What does it say that I want your eyes to be the last set on my MS before it goes to formatting? You give the polish that makes me proud of the final piece.
Jo Michaels: I think you have formatting super-powers! I love that you can make my story pretty-looking and easy to read.
To my Renegades!! I never knew having a fan group could be so incredible and fun. Thanks for playing along with my shenanigans, for your encouragement and all your enthusiasm!
And my Mythic Muses!! Best. Launch team. Ever.
And a special thank you to Shannon Dean, Kaley Stephenson, Dana Gray, Tracy Thomas, John Cintron, and Michelle R. Smith from the Renegades for helping with characters and descriptions when I needed a *little* help!
And you . . . the reader of my words. I hope you find power in the stories you read, and pleasure as you read them. Thank you for spending your time with me.