Before She Was Found(96)

Many thanks to Jane Augspurger and Grace Gudenkauf for reading early versions of the novel and offering priceless feedback.

My parents, Milton and Patricia Schmida, have always been my biggest supporters—all that is good and true I’ve learned from them. I thank them for providing a home that was filled with books, love, encouragement and the freedom to be imaginative. My brothers and sisters, Greg Schmida, Jane Augspurger, Milt Schmida, Molly Lugar and Patrick Schmida, are each a gift to me. I couldn’t ask for better siblings.

As always, heartfelt thanks go to my husband, Scott, and to my children, Alex, Annie and Grace. I love you beyond words. I am blessed.