Thanks! Gracias! Merci! Danke!

Vikki and Tara are giving us a wonderful chance to pause and thank the people who have helped us on the way. These "thank yous" might seem simple, but they mean the world to me!

• To Mom and Dad – My love of reading and writing started with you, and I’m so grateful that you’ve always supported and encouraged me over the years, even my over-active imagination.

• To Katie – You are more like a sister to me than anyone. Thanks for all the inside jokes, the fellow love of fantasy, and for always knowing what it means to be a dreamer.

• To the original Tuesday night crew at All Writers, especially Kathy, Mark, Mary Ann and Kristen – You guys are incredible. I am so, so lucky to have such an awesome group of writers in my own backyard. Your stories are amazing, your feedback is wise and your friendship is priceless.

• To Karen – You have been so helpful and supportive, and it’s always great to hear your perspective. Plus, it’s fun to chat, and I’m always happy to return the favor for any of your WIPs!

• To all my fellow bloggers and writers and readers – Thanks for believing!

And, above all, thanks to God. Without Him, there’d be no stories…and I would have surrendered the dream long ago.