Secrets & Lies: Two Short Stories(30)

I sat back in my seat and smiled.





ACKNOWLEDGMENTS


It’s no secret that I have some of the best people in the world helping me make all of my stories come alive. First a huge thank-you to my agent, Joanna Volpe, for her endless support and confidence. And thank you to Kate Sullivan and Leslie Shumate for helping me bring these stories to a whole new level. Thanks also goes to all of the amazing people at Poppy for getting behind these stories and helping make sure they made it into readers’ hands!

There’s no way I could ever make it through a day without the lovely ladies of YA Highway, who continuously give support, love, and encouragement. A huge thank-you is also owed to Lisa Desrochers, who has read everything I’ve ever written and somehow still wants to read more. Thank you, Lisa, for always making me feel like a rock star, even when I’m sitting in my pajamas on the couch eating pizza. You rock.

And, of course, I have to thank my wonderful, supportive family. They have been behind me every step of the way, and none of this could have happened without them. So thank you to my parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, and fabulous grandparents—especially to my granddad Mickey (though I know he’ll never read this) for always, always having faith in me. I love you so much.