February Fever (22 page)

acknowledgments

February Fever
is the tenth in my Murder-by-Month series. My parents, kids, friends, family, editors, publicist, agent, and the person who built my computer all helped in this endeavor, but here's the truth: this book wouldn't have been written without you. I would have given up on the series long ago if not for readers who take time out of their busy lives—and often money out of their pockets—to buy and read my books. (If you checked this out from the library, I'm okay with that, too. I love libraries.) In fact, if not for you, I'd probably have given up on writing at least five years ago and pursued a career that paid better and had fewer rejections, like acting, oil painting, or being a scarf-acrobat for Cirque du Soleil. So, thank you. It is your attention that turns this pile of words from a doorstop into a book, and for that, you have my undying gratitude. I hope your kindness finds its way back to you ten times over.