For the last decade, writing has been my challenge and joy, and I’m thankful for all who have been part of the journey—especially those who have shared their stories with me.
I want to give a special thanks to Rachel Greenwald for helping me get started, to Shawn Chereskin, Dianna O’Doherty, and Stephanie Beaurain for being early readers, and to my parents and very dear friend Maurien Møller and her husband Boris for their unwavering support. Thank you, Jay Schaefer, for your wisdom and encouragement. Your dedication kept me going. Thank you also to Lewis Buzbee, Patricia Mickelberry, and Marion Roach Smith for your editing help.
My deepest gratitude goes to my agent, Sorche Fairbank, whose insight, guidance, and belief in me and my story made all the difference, to my publisher, Red Hen Press, and editor, Kate Gale, for being smart, fearless champions, and to my husband and daughters for their acceptance and love. You are my everything.