Many, many thanks to my critique partners---Susan Page Davis, Darlene Franklin, and Lisa Harris. Your input and encouragement mean so much. I'm glad we all found each other.
    Christine Lynxwiler, thanks for being a good friend and for cheering me on when I first started this project. Rachel Hauck and Brandilyn Collins, thank you for sharing your knowledge of the craft and for answering my questions. I love how you set the bar high, and I aim to keep learning from both of you. Candice Speare and Ellen Tarver, you can be on my editing team any day.
    Of course, I dedicate this with much love to my dear husband and kids. Thank you for your patience with me, for never allowing me to quit, and for seeing what I often don't see. And here's to my out-laws and in-laws in Tennessee. Love y'all.