To the incredible team at Rare Bird Lit, I’m honored and fortunate to work with such a dedicated crew: Julia Callahan, Tyson Cornell, Alice Elmer, Gregory Henry, Guy Intoci, Hailie Johnson, and Jake Levens. Thank you to the Gaithersburg Book Festival, my most ardent supporters throughout the years. Thank you to longtime readers for advice and encouragement: Mike Altshuler, Luke David, William Giraldi, and Rena Rossner. A special thanks to friends and family who continue to support me. And to my NYC tribe, Alia, Jack, and Hank, who avoid the writing studio at 4:00 a.m. and keep it free of noise and syrup, somewhat.