ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
First, and foremost, the biggest thank you to Stephenie Meyer for creating the work that brings us all together time and time again.
To Twyla Moore and Cheryl Gafforini for adopting me at my first Forever Twilight in Forks and always listening to my Twilight plot ramblings.
To Max Gray ( koalamuffins) for encouraging me to keep going and for being my fan even though you aren't a fan of the material.
To my sister Karen, for always thinking I'm awesome and reminding me that stubbornness runs in the family.
To Shandra "ShAro" Mutchie, for helping me to see Aro and the Volturi as more than villains.
To Melisa Bello, for the late nights, hours of back and forth, and exceptional enthusiasm that kept me inspired.
To Jamie Kelley, for being a cheerleader for all of my re-writes, and for your inspirational music.
T o all of my beta readers and Facebook friends for your kind words, helpful criticisms, and inspiring excitement.