Remainder (19 page)

First and foremost, I would like to thank Amanda. You have been with me from inception and every step of the way on this incredible journey. Thank you for the numerous brainstorming sessions and for pointing out my clipboard moments. You have been my cheerleader and believed in my writing when I didn’t believe in myself. You are amazing and I am grateful to call you my friend.

To my parents, thank you for always supporting every endeavor I have ever undertaken and for raising me to believe I am capable of anything.

Aubrey and David, thank you for playing or napping while I worked. I love you both with my whole heart and I am thankful God chose me to be your mommy.

Thank you to my beta readers: Amanda Shirk, Michelle Herring, Tristan Pan, Kim Elders, and Lynette Ferreira. Your feedback was extremely helpful.

Thank you to all of my friends who have cheered me on, shared my posts, or given me words of encouragement while I worked on this project.

Thank you, Reese Dante, for the absolutely beautiful cover art.

To my editor, Sue Toth, thank you for helping me make this novel look professional and for fixing my problem of overusing commas.

Last and never least, my husband, Tristan. Thank you for your unwavering love and support. I am grateful for your honesty and for allowing me to pick your scientific brain. Your belief in my writing and me has made the good times even better and the difficult times easier to bear. You are my rock, my best friend, and my love. I love you!

Stacy H. Pan resides in Raleigh, North Carolina with her husband, spunky three-year-old daughter, and sweet two-year-old son, and their loving dog. She is a former high school English teacher who holds a Masters in Education. She is addicted to coffee and is a collector of owls. When she is not juggling being a stay-at-home mom and author, she loves to read and travel. Please connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, or her website, stacyhpan.com. She loves to hear from readers!