The Library After Dark: A Novel(102)

Maddie and Konrad G., Meg Antkowiak, Chrystal Schleyer, Kayla Olson, Caroline Landis, Sophie Stava, and the Bog Club shouldered my self-esteem during some difficult months. Abby Endler, Tori Miranda, Elle Edquist, and the fantastic team at Murder by the Book in Houston have shouted about my stories from the rooftops, and I’m so grateful to count them as my tribe. Kristin Dwyer, Erin Craig, and Katy Hays generously shared their wisdom during some panicked book two moments. If anything’s wrong with the kiss scene, you’re welcome to take it up with Elise Burke Brown and Sulari Gentill, who gave it their stamp of approval.

Nate Rosendahl and Jason Allison fielded my alarmingly specific questions about police procedure, badges, and how one commits untraceable murders; any mistakes or stretches in believability are mine alone.

Shout-out to Adrienne Young’s critique circle at the 2024 WWTS Scotland Retreat, which helped me brainstorm what to call The Dark Hearth Tales; special thanks to Heather Magnuson for shouting out the perfect title. Speaking of that retreat, it was an incredible gift to be surrounded by fellow creatives during one of the most stressful seasons of my writing (and life?)—thank you, every single one of you, who encouraged and brainstormed and made sure I was watered and fed.

To my hobbit: You are my world. It is an honor and a privilege to share this life with you.

And finally, I couldn’t have found my way through the dark without my Savior. Soli Deo gloria.