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This book is dedicated to my entire family.
I love you more than words could ever say.
We always have something to laugh about.
To Chris, my husband and best friend, for listening to me ramble on about Finkleton and the magical hourglasses
- Without you none of this would have been possible.
To each of our wonderful children,
Daniel, Doug, Eric, Dallas, Kayla and Dominique;
Your lives play an important role in all my stories.
The things you’ve said and done impact my writing
And bring my characters to life.
To my parents, for saying I was a dreamer. You were right!