Rises the Night

Acknowledgments

As always, I'm thankful to be able to work with such a wonderful, talented, and supportive group of people who believe in the Gardella books.

Many thanks to Marcy Posner, for holding my hand and always believing in me and my work, and helping to make my dreams come true.

I'm so grateful, too, to be working with Claire Zion on this and other books—thanks for always "getting" what I'm trying to do, no matter how clumsy it might be, and helping me make it better. Also, big thanks to Kara Welsh for believing in this series and supporting it, and to Tina Brown for always being so patient. I'm so appreciative of everyone at NAL for everything behind the Gardella books, especially the art department, for creating the most fabulous covers ever, and the marketing and sales staff, who help to get my stories out there.

Once again, I have big hugs for the women of the Wet Noodle Posse, who are always there to celebrate the ups and downs of this business, and to Holli and Tammy for plodding through each chapter and watching me tear my hair out. Thanks also to Jana, Janet, Delle, Mary, Christel, Kelly, Larry Y, Danita, and Bam.

And, finally, much love to my family.