shape my god call me "stubbornly stupid" sister kelly Parents who embraced all my crazy ideas Friends who encouraged me to persevere and finish the novel: Carla Guglielmen, Keith Guglielmen, and J. Larroch Brilliant Cover Designer and Best Friend: Timmy Spelfro A Talented Actor Who Breathes New Life into a Story: Kirsten Condon Outstanding proofreaders: Laura Jean, K. Darlingburg and Timmy West Christian School English Department (any remaining errors are my responsibility)