ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The journey to publication of this book includes five unpublished manuscripts and more amazing people than I can name. I’ll try, though, by first saying thank you to my agent, Steven Malk, the sincerest advocate for children’s literature I know. Your instincts and talent are golden. To my fantastic editor Nancy Conescu, who somehow manages to strike the perfect balance between hand-holding, vision, and editorial tough love. It’s a gift. To Amy Verardo and the Subsidiary Rights department at Little, Brown for helping the Prophecy conquer the world (heh) and to the entire Little, Brown PR and Marketing team. A more enthusiastic and talented team of people does not exist. To readers and friends extraordinaire Madeline Rispoli, Beth Helms, Karen Barton, and Jackie Lynch. To my friends Karla Galazzo, Eileen Cole, and Kathy Strucker. Life would be so much sadder without sweet potato fries and crazy diner conversations. To Maddi Collier, my first YA fan who has a bright future as a poet and writer. To all the young people who so generously allow me to be a part of the magic and joy and humor and pain of adolescence; Morgan Doyle, Jake Marks, Mike Strucker, and Conner Raymond. Knowing you all is a privilege. A special thank-you goes to Anthony Galazzo, whom I love like a son. I’m in awe of your intellect, insight, and creative mind. Your enthusiasm for life, reading, and writing is a constant reminder of why I love what I do. I can’t wait to see what happens next! To my dad, Michael St. James, for the writing gene. And most of all to the hearts of my heart; Kenneth, Rebekah, Andrew, and Caroline Zink, who sacrificed uncomplainingly for my elusive dream. You inspire me every day.
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