To Jill, for being a truly outstanding last-second copy editor. Your sense of humor, your craft, and your patient professionalism could not have been more appreciated.
And finally, to the mischievous Drew Hudson, the vibrant Angela Ficorelli, the unflagging Chris Smith, the ever loving Randy and Jill Smith, the kindhearted Elaine Bills, the clever Shirley Smith, the prosaic Todd Arnold, the inspiring Marianne Falk, the genuine Jen Rock and Mike Buslepp, the wonderful Ericka Gutierrez, the noble Courtney Smith, the heartening Jean and Curtis Birky, the subtle Luke Turalitsch, the altruistic team at Lazlo, the wholehearted Deena Tucker, the classy David Lowe-Rogstad, the thoughtful Cheryl Hodde, the ingenious Joe Bauer, the benevolent Matt Farley, the remarkable Erin Congdon, the explosive Steven Wise, the encouraging Lissa Forsterer, the enterprising Jeff Zimmerman, the dauntless Danielle Miller, the scholarly Danae Dracht, the inclusive Jett Harsh, the profoundly generous Mike and Amy Hudson, the wonderful KC Cook, the buoyant Gregory Moyerbrailean, the expressive Rachel Avallone, the vastly creative Kyle Sullivan and Renee Yama of Cyclops LLC, the enigmatic and supremely giving Duke Johnson, the powerful Phil DeAngelis, the philosophical Michael Masen, the big-hearted Beth and John Gibbons, the openhanded Jill Stengl, the peerless Lauren Stuart,the legendary Peter Dean, the brilliant Kate Bowers, the talented Stefanie Norlin, the authoritative Ron DelVillano, the inquisitive Kevin Osborn, and the caring Tim, Jessica, and Jovie Perry—
From every chamber of my heart, thank you for being early adopters; for supporting Biome at such a critical phase; for being remarkable and memorable; and for quite literally telling a story with your actions. You’re all heroes in my book.
Lastly, to my readers old and new. Without you, these worlds and words would be nothing.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ryan Galloway has been writing books since he was twelve years old. He is an advocate for trail running, Pokémon, mental health, coffee, sustainable fashion, and medicinal science. He also believes art should make you feel something—and that such a human connection can only be achieved with honesty.
Born and raised in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan, Ryan now lives in Portland with his wife and delightful friends, imaginary and otherwise. Biome is his debut novel.
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