by Tonya Hurley
“Everyone,” Brain said, getting the new interns’ attention. “May I present to you your new instructor, Charlotte Usher,” he said. “I know she’s taught me a lot.”
Charlotte was so honored by the appointment, but most of all she was honored to have finally found the love and the life she’d always wanted.
The end?
Acknowledgments
I would like to thank the following from the bottom of my heart:
Isabelle Rose Pagnotta, my biggest dream come true.
Oscar Martin, for making my life an adventure.
My mother, Beverly Hurley, for all of her love, dedication, and sacrifices.
My twin sister and partner, Tracy Hurley Martin, for believing in everything I do, whether she should or not.
My father, Tom Hurley, for teaching me how to fight.
My grandparents Martha and Anthony Kolencik for teaching me how to love and to be loved.
My undying gratitude to my editor, Nancy Conescu, whose enthusiasm and support have made all of this possible.
Special thanks to all who have helped bring ghostgirl to life: Craig Phillips, Megan Tingley, Lawrence Mattis, Andy McNicol, Alison Impey, Andrea Spooner, Lisa Sabater, Lisa Ickowicz, Lauren Hodge, Tracy Fisher, Melanie Chang, Amy Verardo, Andrew Smith, Tina McIntyre, Jonathan Lopes, Shawn Foster, Chris Murphy, Salvatore and Mary Pagnotta, Denise Carlo, Tom Hurley, Haley Gaydos, Mary Nemchik, Lauren Nemchik, Deborah Bilitski, Clemmie Morton, Vincent Martin, Jean Piazza, and Theresa Flaherty.
Tonya Hurley made her debut with ghostgirl, which was an instant New York Times bestseller. Her credits span all platforms of teen entertainment: creating, writing, and producing two hit TV series; writing and directing several acclaimed independent films; and developing a groundbreaking collection of video games. Ms. Hurley lives in New York with her husband and daughter. Visit her award-winning website at www.ghostgirl.com.