It takes a town to write a book.
And I’d like to thank my town, in no specific order:
My agent, Lucy Carson, for being so supportive. More than that, you’ve been absolutely vital to me. These have been a difficult few years and you’ve been nothing less than amazing. I’m so lucky to have you (and the rest of TFA team!). Liz Szabla, how could I have written this trilogy without you? There’s no way I could have. Not without your insight, not without your understanding, not without your support. Jean Feiwel, you have a way of making me feel at home. I can’t explain it.
Macmillan publicity. Holy crap, you guys are all rock stars. Do you sleep? Rich Deas, for designing the covers for the entire series. Fans might choose their favorite of the three, but they are all gorgeous, every one.
Thank you, Jessica Brody, for always being there with your positivity and support. Emmy Laybourne and Leigh Bardugo, we’ve grown up together. And I’ve loved every minute of it. Kaylie Austen, what would I do without your snarky-yet-encouraging texts? Heather Rebel, what would I do without you, in general?
All my sisters, Lisa, Teri, Tami, and Debbie. I’m a writer, but there are no words I can say that will adequately express my gratitude for all you’ve done for me. For all your support, even though it seemed like tragedy hunted us down at times. Maia, thank you so much for sharing me with the world and putting up with my absences. I love you. Jason, thanks for letting me talk it out with you, for being the constant recipient of my worries and fears and for putting up with me anyway.
Opa, you might be my biggest cheerleader. Thank you.
Thank you, Laura, for naming Reed.
To all my fans: Thank you. Infinity times infinity times infinity squared. You made this series what it is. You. Not me. Thank you. So much.
To the book blogger community: You guys are fan-flipping-tastic. Seriously. But you already knew that, didn’t you? Admit it. You know you own it. ☺
If I’ve missed your name I’m so deeply sorry. I’m writing these acknowledgments at 3:00 am—because my gratitude actually woke me from a dead sleep—so please forgive my brainlessness in not mentioning your vital contribution to this book, this series. Even if it’s not listed here, I’m grateful for it, believe me. And I am indebted to you always.
LETTER TO SYRENA LEGACY FANS
Dear Fantabulous Reader,
Thank you so much for signing up for this crazy adventure with me, starting with Of Poseidon and ending with Of Neptune. Thank you for coming out to see me on tour, for e-mailing me your gushing reports of Galen, for rooting for Emma, for laughing at Toraf’s antics, for washing your hands of Rayna, and for crying over Rachel. Thank you, from the bottom of my butt (my butt is bigger than my heart, so you’re getting a good deal) for making Of Triton a New York Times Bestseller.
What I hope you’re taking away from the Syrena Legacy Series is this: Be proud of all your gifts and embrace them, no matter how “different” they make you feel or how much they make you stand out from the crowd.
So, how’s it going? Are you sad that the series is ending? Are you going to be lost without Galen and Emma, Toraf and Rayna? Me, too.
But here’s the thing: Endings don’t always mean good-bye. Sure, we’re saying farewell to this cast of characters, but we’re also saying hello to a whole new set in my upcoming novel, Joyride. You’re going to meet Carly, a feisty young heroine who’s trying to stay under everybody’s radar because of her breathtaking secrets, and you’ll also meet Arden, a swoon-worthy hero who’s trying to convince Carly that she would make the perfect accomplice—but for what, you’ll have to read to find out!
Now, who’s with me???
Lots of love,
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