A book does not happen by accident. The author sits and toils over words and sentences. She tries to make every phrase have purpose and beauty. Without certain people in my writerly life, I would never finish a single book. Thanks to: Juliette Cross, Gemma Brocato and Kristi Rose for always cracking the whip when I needed. Without my dear friend Karla Doyle, I would likely have one published book. Her words of encouragement always push me to go on. Working with Penny Barber has been the best, most educational and fulfilling author/editor relationship of my career. I cannot thank her enough.