Acknowledgments

I am grateful to everyone at Flux for all their work in turning my words into a real, live book. Special thanks to Brian Farrey-Latz who picked my first novel out of the slush pile and whose continued support and encouragement are very much appreciated. Sandy Sullivan has a sharp eye, a far better grasp of time than I, and very valid concerns about hospital logistics, and this book is much better for it.

Many thanks to Jim McCarthy, who has been there from those early drafts to this finished product.

I am so fortunate to count so many kind, talented writers among my friends. It’s always nice to talk to someone who speaks my language. The moral support, words of wisdom, and rock-throwing abilities of The Graduates have been invaluable and have helped to keep me more or less sane, as has the companionship and tireless enthusiasm of my fellow KACers.

I would not be here if it were not for the encouragement and support of my family, in particular my parents, who if you happen to run into them on an elevator or on line at the grocery store will likely hand you a bookmark and tell you all about their daughter’s books. Special thanks to my other family, the Grosses, who may have lost an “o” along the way but more than make up for it in their warmth and love.

Ron’s support knows no end. Filming book trailers, dog-walking when book promotion keeps me away from home, and supporting me in countless ways, he is always there for me and for this I am eternally grateful.