There are too many people involved in the process of creating this book to possibly thank them all. From the cashier at my local Panda Express to the guys who take care of my lawn so I can immerse myself in an always perfectly manicured island. And, of course, the readers who send notes of encouragement. You are infinitely appreciated. The few others I know by name are:
Jessica Patch and Jill Kemerer. You’re the sweetest, most encouraging friends, and I’m grateful that God brought you into my life and my writing journey. Jessica, thank you for brainstorming this book with me. Mama Cheese Sandwich wouldn’t have made it to the page without you.
Amy Haddock and Michelle Ule, red-pen wielders and first-draft readers. Thanks for making my book so much better than it was.
Rachel Kent, the best cheerleader, advice giver, and agent this author could ask for. I’m so glad that we met all those years ago and kept bumping into each other at the conference bookstore. I knew you had good taste in books then.
Vicki, Michele, Karen, Hannah, Jessica, and Cheryl, the incredible team at Revell. Thank you for bringing this book to life with such thought and care. I thank God that I get to work with all of you.
The whole Johnson/Whitson clan, who helped me move across the country and set up my new home while writing this book. I’d still be up to my ears in boxes and stuck on chapter 12 if it weren’t for you all. Thanks for welcoming me home with open arms and such joy.
And most of all, thank you to my heavenly Father, who surprised me with another story about fathers and daughters and forgiveness. I’m so grateful to be on this writing adventure with you.