Acknowledgments

I have actually written a few various drafts for the back of The Storyteller. Though obviously it would need to be expanded when the book is actually published, I liked the practice of being grateful for the people who have helped me.

To Sue Cumming-Schultz who told me to quit crying and go find myself a mentor.

To Gabriela Pereira, who became that mentor.

To Deb Dyer, Morgan Stoevener, and Cassie Stoevener who help me see the world as it really is, something to be grateful for

To my beta readers: Blake Mutchler, Kelsey DeBorja, Morgan Stoevener, and Laura Young (now Laura Mutchler), who saw this book when it wasn’t as good and helped me make it better.

To other writers, who have created the books, movies, TV shows, and video games that have filled my life and influenced the stories in my heart.

And of course, to my husband Matthew, who gave me critique when I needed it, support when I needed it, and who is handsome.