Special thanks to Bryony Milner for her all her support, feedback, and friendship. Phoenix belongs to you. Thanks also to Marlee Jane Ward, whose work is an inspiration and whose support is invaluable. And thanks to Austin Armatys for his feedback, support, and encouragement.
Thanks to Carl Engle-Laird for his support, his keen eye, and his editorial skill. Thanks also to the rest of the team at Tor.com Publishing for all their hard work.
I owe a debt of gratitude to both Chelsea Manning and Gregory Whitehead, whose work informed certain aspects of this book.