There are so many people to thank…
…My wife and best friend, Joy, who did all the things I neglected, yet continues to love me in spite of my obsessions…
…Brie Combs, who believed in my writing when no one else did, and who ruthlessly kept pushing till I got it right…
…My son, Chris, who always laughed at the funny parts and whose interest in my imaginary characters was always pure and genuine…
…My dad, who read the early draft—and liked it…
…Stephen Hunter, who tolerated countless unsolicited phone calls, and in the process helped to keep my head screwed on…
…And Avram Davidson, God rest his soul, who gave me something to prove…
…Sheri Holman, who saw past the title and gave me my first break…