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Thank you to my husband and children for their patience and understanding the past few years while I "just finish this one thing" on the laptop. I love you guys.

Thanks also to my parents, Fran and Bill, for always supporting me in whatever I want to do. Thanks especially to Mom, who encouraged a love of literature by helping me check out stacks of books at the library, and reading them to me in the front seat of the station wagon while waiting for my sister to finish her kindergarten day.

Speaking of my sister, thanks, Ginger, for always being my biggest cheerleader. And Andy, for being hers.

To Hilary, my BFF and first reader, for encouraging me to keep writing past Chapter Six. To Jenny, for her unconditional enthusiasm and conviction that
The Scourge
will be a mega best seller. Kim and Shae provided very helpful feedback, and Ande and Nina round out the merry band of moms I turn to for friendship and wisdom.

Lana, Molly, Euell, and Warren were invaluable writing partners and beta readers.

Steve Lamar held my hand as I tiptoed onto the web and into social media. I've met few people as generous with their time and talent.

And finally, I owe a big thank you to Sarah Cloots, also known as L'Editrice extraordinaire, for her editorial work. Check her out at:
http://clootsamini.com/