Many colleagues and friends have supported me as I embarked upon this wonderful space adventure! It has been such fun getting to know the other Voyagers authors: Pat, D.J., Robin, Jeanne, and Wendy. The whole crew at Random House has brought energy and excitement to the process: thanks to Caroline, Jenna, Michelle, and the many others whose work has been vital to bringing the book to life. Thanks to my agent, Michelle Humphrey, my colleagues at Vermont College of Fine Arts, my family, and particularly the three special young friends who helped inspire me to accept the challenge to travel to Infinity.