Acknowledgments
If this story was an outfit, its early incarnations might’ve landed it on the Worst Dressed List. However, through the loving care and guidance of several people, it was styled from a Don’t to a Do.
The first thanks belong to Jamie Campbell, Carlos Delgado, and Paul Buchanan. They read the first ten pages of this story and said Yes, you should pursue writing. Thank you also to Amanda Jenkins for echoing their words later on when I needed it most.
Thank you to Emilia Rhodes for bringing me into the Harper family, and to Elizabeth Lynch for guiding this book to its equivalent of a chic, perfectly tailored LBD. Thank you to Molly Fehr for designing such a beautiful book, and to Katie Rodgers for the exquisite illustration on my cover. I still can hardly believe that the artist who works with Louboutin, Gucci, and Elie Saab dressed my novel with her art. Thanks also to Maya Myers, Alexandra Rakaczki, and the rest of the Harper team.
Thank you to my agent, Susan Hawk. I am eternally grateful for your insights, support, notes, and general amazingness. I truly couldn’t have done any of this without you. Thank you also to Kelly Dyksterhouse—you inspire me in so many ways.
Just as you need to have friends who will tell you if an outfit isn’t working, you also need them to lay down the truth about your novel, and I’m lucky enough to have five. Nikki, I’m so glad we’re friends. You were always there for me, whether I needed a listening ear, some long-distance writing timing, or a writing-date buddy. Here’s to many more years of friendship. Katie, WE DID IT! Ha-ha, you know what that means. I love you, my friend who understands my love of aesthetics and has her own killer style. Aimee, thank you for cheering me on (also: glitter baths!). Gwen, you pushed me to get out into the writing world, and who knows how long I would’ve waffled without your encouragement. You’re the best. Jenn, what can I say? You guided me through this process—I honestly owe so much of this to you. Thank you for giving so selflessly to me.
A very important thank-you to the Night Owl in Fullerton, whose coffee fueled this novel. Thank you to Kathie for helping me with Juliet when I had so many deadlines.
Thank you, Momopawns and Dad! This is as much yours as it is mine. And, of course, to Kylee (the real Ky! Byeeeeeeeeee! You always look on point, but you already know that) and Seth, my “twin.”
To Juliet, the little dark-haired fairy who lives in my house, and to Mark, my everything. You’ve embraced me in every way, from giving me piggyback rides when my heels hurt to telling me I can do it when I don’t think I can. What would I be without you? I love you.
Most important, thank you to God for blessing me and putting so many people in my life who have helped me achieve my dreams, and for creating a world with so many beautiful things in it.
About the Author
Author photo by Sun and Sparrow Photography
AUTUMN KRAUSE was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She attended Biola University for her undergrad and worked as a wedding gown stylist at an upscale bridal salon in Beverly Hills while getting her MFA in creative writing for children and young adults. Her experiences at the bridal salon inspired her to write this book. She currently manages www.desireehartsock.com, a wedding inspiration site, and writes for a variety of publications. She lives in Orange County, California, with her husband and daughter, and is most often found wearing a black lace dress and taking an #ootd photo for her Instagram. She can be found online at www.autumnkrause.com.
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