Up in the sky, a lone goshawk dipped low, circled, then flew off into the setting sun.
Acknowledgments
PRINCESS JUNIPER’S JOURNEY BEGAN OVER A decade ago, a snippet of story that wouldn’t let me go. My pesky princess kept asking her question—“Might I have a very small country for my birthday?”—and I knew she wouldn’t be satisfied until I pulled up a chair, dusted off my typing fingers, and gave her one.
It’s now been two years since the release of Princess Juniper of the Hourglass, and Queen’s Basin has gone on to thrive and prosper. The time has come at last to say good-bye. My greatest thanks go to you, my readers, who have come with me on this journey, and who are the ones who make it all worth doing.
Beyond this, I have to thank Jill Santopolo, editor extraordinaire, whose eyes were the first to light up, and who was the first to say YES to Juniper. Talia Benamy, who has been invaluable in ways great and small. Michael Green, Tara Shanahan, Venessa Carson, Alexis Watts, Carmela Iaria, and the whole Penguin team, for your support and guidance and encouragement along the way. My unflagging agent and friend, Erin Murphy, for absolutely everything. Erwin Madrid and Dave Stevenson, for your gorgeous artistry. Kirsten Cappy and Sarah Azibo, who have been instrumental in helping to spread the word and bringing in new readers.
My first readers and critique partners, as ever, are a huge part of this process, always there with essential input, advice, wisdom, encouragement, and a kick in the pants when I need it most. A huge thank-you to Julie Berry, Debbie Kovacs, Nancy Werlin, Julie Phillipps, Natalie Lorenzi, Kip Wilson, and Sarah Beth Durst.
I also want to extend a special thanks to my readers within the Deaf community, who generously read the manuscript and provided thoughtful and essential input to help me shape Egg’s character and world: Marty Lapointe-Malchik, Will and Tracy Boland, Erika Guarino, Peggy Cryer, and Emily and Kathy Manfield. A million thanks to you all!
Last but not least, to Zack, Kimberly, and Lauren—thank you for your unflagging support, enthusiasm, and love. I love you always!
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