In Honor (28 page)
Authors: Jessi Kirby
Tags: #Juvenile Fiction, #Social Issues, #Death & Dying, #Family, #Siblings, #Emotions & Feelings, #General
“Your brother, huh?” Kyra Kelley raises a perfectly arched eyebrow. “I’ve always had a thing for cowboys.” She smiles. “That whole gentlemanly thing, you know?”
I nod but don’t say anything. Kyra Kelley is standing behind me in line at the airport. Talking to me.
“Big difference from the LA boys, that’s for sure. I’m finished with them, if you know what I mean.” She pauses and looks at me—really looks at me, then winks. “But your cute cowboy brother . . . he looks like he might be one you should tell me about. If you’ve got the time, of course.”
And I do. Oh, how I do.
Acknowledgments
I find myself once again marveling at the fact that I am fortunate enough to know and work with such amazing people—and feeling like I don’t have the right words to convey just how much gratitude I have for that. Nevertheless, I will try!
First off, I would like to thank my agent, Leigh Feldman, for her encouragement, guidance, honesty, and the magic ability to give each exactly when I need it most. I am so, so lucky to have her and her lovely assistant, Jean Garnett, by my side each step of the way. I am just as lucky to have the wisdom and dedication of Alexandra Cooper, my editorial match made in heaven. Her ability to see right through to the heart of the story, and then cast a light on the many routes to get there is truly amazing and something I am incredibly grateful for.
I owe a huge thank-you to Justin Chanda and the entire Simon & Schuster team, including Ariel Coletti, Paul Crichton, Laura Antonacci, Michelle Fadlalla, Lydia Finn, Amy Rosenbaum, and Venessa Williams for their support, enthusiasm, and dedication. It means so much to be able to work with people who are so passionate about what they do.
To Krista Vossen and the art department at S&S, thank you, thank you, thank you for granting my cover wish and then making it more perfect than I could have possibly imagined!
To my family and friends, your endless support and love mean more than the world to me, and all the best moments in my life are because of you.
Above all, my deepest gratitude belongs to Schuyler—my best friend, my husband, my heart. Thank you for your belief in and patience with me, for your perfect ideas and smart, true advice, and for all of the very real conversations about my very imaginary characters. There would be no Honor or Rusty without you.
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