Be the Girl(94)

A special thanks to the following people:

Alison Renzetti, for tolerating my many texts about cross-country meets and chasing down the answers.

Sandra Cortez, for always giving me your honest, sound feedback, no matter what.

Amélie, Sarah, and Tami, for running my Facebook group and for being the best, most supportive readers a writer could ask for.

Hang Le, for turning my vague ideas into a stunning cover. You are a true talent.

Stacey Donaghy of Donaghy Literary Group, for always telling me that I’m a far better writer than I actually am. It’s a good thing I’m far too critical of myself to ever develop a big head because of you. I feel like we’ve come full circle, with another indie novel about serious social issues.

Jennifer Sommersby, I always told myself I would work with you again. Thank you for polishing this manuscript with your expertise, your sharp eye, and your wit. Any lingering mistakes are my own (including any in these acknowledgments that I didn’t send to you.)

Jennifer Armentrout, Karina Halle, Claire Contreras, Renee Carlino, Tarryn Fisher, Rebecca Donovan, Dina Silver, Rebecca Lilley, Anna Todd, Lauren Billings, Marissa Stapley, and Cora Carmack, for always being only a text or Skype call away, whether it be for a rant or a rave, or much needed advice.

Colleen Hoover, I’m in. #KeathandRaulforever

Paul, Lia, and Sadie, for living this life with me, with all its ups and downs, its joys and frustrations.

Lia … thank you for being you, chocolate face and all.