Spells for Forgetting(102)

Thank you to my critique partner, Kristin Dwyer, who helped me get through the weeds of the first seed of this project all the way to the final draft. Has a book ever taken us on a path as winding as this one? Thank you for taking the journey with me, even when we can’t see the destination.

A very heartfelt thank-you to Stephanie Garber, who, at a time when I was at a significant crossroads, pushed me to return to this book and see it through. I am so grateful for a friend who seems to truly believe that I can do anything I put my hand to and who won’t stand by silently when I’m letting fear keep me from following my heart. My thanks also to Isabel Iba?ez who kept patiently reminding me that this story was waiting for me to tell it. August and Emery also thank you for your unwavering loyalty.

Thank you to Diya Mishra, brilliant storyteller and dear friend, who generously gave of her time and energy as I worked on this story in script form. Your contributions helped break open the soul of this book and without you, I honestly don’t know if I would have found it. Thank you also to Jordan Gray, whose creative input was invaluable in the revision process. Thank you for your incredible insight.

Thank you to the entire team at Random House for bringing this book into the world with such enthusiasm. And also to my assistant, Carolyn Schweitz, and Gold Leaf Literary for their support over the last year. Thank you to the two beta readers who read very early versions of this book: Natalie Faria and Vanessa Del Rio.

I have many other friends, family, and colleagues who make up the support system that keeps me writing the stories that I believe in. I am so grateful for each and every one of you.