Acknowledgments

Although only one name appears on the spine of this book, it takes a team of dedicated and talented people to pull a project like this together. I’m not only delighted to be working with them, but I also get the honor and privilege of thanking them here.

To my amazing wife Kalebra: You continue to reinforce what everybody always tells me—I’m the luckiest guy in the world.

To my son Jordan: If there’s a dad more proud of his son than I am, I’ve yet to meet him. You are just a wall of awesome! So proud of the fine young man you’ve become. #rolltide!

To my beautiful daughter Kira: You are a little clone of your mom, and that’s the best compliment I could ever give you.

To my big brother Jeff: Your boundless generosity, kindness, positive attitude, and humility have been an inspiration to me my entire life, and I’m just so honored to be your brother.

To my editor Kim Doty: I feel incredibly fortunate to have you as my editor on these books. In fact, I can’t imagine doing them without you. You truly are a joy to work with.

To my book designer Jessica Maldonado: I love the way you design, and all the clever little things you add to everything you do. Our book team struck gold when we found you!

To my dear friend and business partner Jean A. Kendra: Thanks for putting up with me all these years, and for your support for all my crazy ideas. It really means a lot.

To Erik Kuna: For taking the weight of the world on your back, so it didn’t crush mine, and for working so hard to make sure we do the right thing, the right way.

To my Executive Assistant Lynn Miller: Thanks for constantly juggling my schedule so I can actually have time to write. I really appreciate all your hard work, wrangling, and patience.

To Ted Waitt, my awesome “Editor for life” at Rocky Nook: Where you go, I will follow. Plus, you owe me dinner at Tony’s Napoletana. Maybe two.

To my publisher Scott Cowlin: I’m so delighted I still get to work with you, and thankful for your open mind and vision. Here’s to trying new things with old friends.

To my mentors John Graden, Jack Lee, Dave Gales, Judy Farmer, and Douglas Poole: Thank you for your wisdom and whip-cracking—they have helped me immeasurably.

Most importantly, I want to thank God, and His Son Jesus Christ, for leading me to the woman of my dreams, for blessing us with such amazing children, for allowing me to make a living doing something I truly love, for always being there when I need Him, for blessing me with a wonderful, fulfilling, and happy life, and such a warm, loving family to share it with.