So Many People to Thank....

I spent two and a half years writing novels, reading about the upheaval in publishing, and hardly talking to anyone about it. It seems kind of crazy now, but it didn't really cross my mind that there was a larger writing and publishing community out there that I might become part of. That changed this year. I have hundreds of new friends whose names, faces, and book covers I know by heart. I talk to you every day on Twitter and Facebook, and I've even met a few of you IRL. :) You give me advice and encouragement, you support my efforts, and you make me laugh. I truly can't imagine life without you.

In addition to the people I acknowledged in the book, there are many, many others who have helped and supported me. The list of book bloggers alone could fill this entire post. I now have a whole circle of awesome local writer friends. And tons of new online friends in recent weeks like Brina Courtney, Diayll Sales, Amy (Book Loving Mom), Amy (Following the Reader), Mandy (Romance Bookie), Dan Hanks, Ashley (Bookish Brunette aka Zombie Queen), Prosperine, Ifrah, Sophie (Life Between Pages), and so many others, who have reviewed, RTed, and supported... it's really quite overwhelming when I think about it. :) Thank you all!!

Acknowledgements from Pyxis....
My parents: You’ve been my personal cheering section since the day I was born. Thank you for your limitless confidence in me.

My husband: Thank you for your unconditional support, everything you do for me, and your innate understanding of the creative life. This book never would have happened without you.

Camille Koehler and Ryan Powers: Sincere thanks for your time, generosity, and excellent feedback. You helped make this story what it is.

Aaron Patterson: Thank you for reaching out to me and instantly becoming my friend, and for helping me with everything from writing to cover art to publishing. I couldn’t have asked to meet a better example of success and vision.

Claudia of Phatpuppy Art, Tiffany Mize-Carter, and Riley: Thank you for teaming up to create such a beautiful book cover. It truly is a work of art.

Angeline Kace (Yin/Yang): I never expected that writing a book would lead me to make a friend like you. Your encouragement, empathy, advice, and friendship smoothed so many large and small bumps in the road. Thank you for being exactly the friend I needed.

Natasha Larry, Matthew Merrick, and the BNFFs: I am so lucky to have found all of you. I so appreciate all the kindness, laughs, and support.

Book bloggers extraordinaire Haley (YA-aholic), Emma (Belle Books), Kayleigh (K-Books), and Tezza (Spades High Reads): Deepest gratitude for helping me introduce my book to the world with such excitement and dedication. I am so fortunate to be able to work with great people like you.

Book bloggers everywhere: Thank you for working so hard to bring new books to readers. You amaze me!

Author K.C. Neal :: Pyxis Series :: YA Paranormal Fantasy