Deadly Little Lessons (27 page)

First and foremost, I’d like to thank my brilliant editor, Christian Trimmer, who reads my manuscript in all its varying degrees of completion, with a careful eye, and who asks me questions that challenge me, provide perspective, and help make me a better writer. I’ve learned so much from him.

Thanks to my literary agent, Kathy Green, for all she does. I’m so very grateful.

Thanks to Scott Olson, who was generous enough to answer my questions regarding the profiling of predators and the emotional stages that their victims can go through.

A special thanks to Mom and Ed, who offered helping hands whenever I needed them, so that I had the time to write.

And, last but not least, a HUGE thank-you goes to my readers, who read and recommend my books; and send me letters; and come to my events (even in spirit); and who create book-inspired artwork, song lyrics, videos, posters, playlists, etc., etc. I am utterly grateful for your support, kindness, generosity, and enthusiasm for my work.