This book wouldn’t exist without a truly awesome group of people. I’d like to thank the amazing AgentJoe—aka Joe Monti—who was willing to walk a newbie through this whole process without once getting grumpy at me. I’d also like to thank the fabulous and mellow Lou Anders, editor extraordinaire and lover of all things geeky. Thank you.
Further thanks go to Nadia Cornier, who is the best sounding board ever, and without whom I probably would have tripped over my own plot holes. To my mother, whose timely help saved my work from going poof! And, of course, my Drafty Ladies: Karen Ramsey, Jennifer Day, Anna Hunt, Elly Hunt, and Christine Panus. You all humble me. Thank you.
Last but not least, thanks go to my husband Jake, and the teenage self he’s willing to channel every time he picks up my work. Without you I’d never have time to write. Thank you.