Words can’t fully capture how grateful I am for the opportunity to publish my book. This journey has been nearly five years in the making, and now I finally get to look back on everything I’ve poured into it: my characters, the story, and the experience as a whole.
To the friends who have been alongside me through these five years—especially those who read my very first draft… I’m so sorry, and I’m incredibly grateful you stuck with me.
That draft was really something else! But you read it anyway, and you encouraged me anyway. I truly wouldn’t be here without you.
To the friends and family who supported me through the editing process, thank you for your patience, your encouragement, and your constant belief in me. You gave me the space to grow, to create, and to write honestly. As cheesy as it sounds, your support really does mean everything to me.
A special thank you to Humble Grounds Coffeehouse for allowing me to host a local soft launch. Because of your generosity, I was able to place my story into the hands of readers in my own community, and that’s something I’ll never forget.
Thank you, God, for this opportunity. Thank you to my family for loving me. And thank you to my friends for always believing in me.
Onto the next!