A sincere thank you to the incredible people I’m lucky enough to know:
My editor, Tara Parsons, and the amazing people at Harlequin TEEN, with special thanks to Josie Freedman, Leonore Waldrip, and Natashya Wilson
Tina Wexler, world’s greatest agent
Fireside Book Shop in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, with particular thanks to Lynn
John and Barbara Lohrstorfer
Rick Lohrstorfer and my fabulous cousins: Julie, Brooke, Kristen and Lisa Lohrstorfer
Sayrah Namaste, for offering insight
Marsaya Namaste, future author
Tina Smith Nonoyama, for remembering me
Dayton news anchor John Paul, for the technical insight
Bill and Mary Purnhagen
And finally, to the Craziest Kids in Cleveland (and best boys in the world): Henry, Quinn and Eli.