I’d like to thank all the people who have made this book possible: Kelsey Keating, Catherine Jones Payne, Lisa Shambrook, Laura Custodio, Kirstin Pulioff, S. R. Karfelt, and Samantha Reed. You all excel at seeing things I overlook—without you, this would be a very different collection.

I also thank my many readers who enable me to do what I love. Your kind words and support keep me going when the way seems doubtful.

Plus a big thanks to Joni and Vern, the best publishers a girl could ask for!