special thanks , in no particular order , to : julie & mcclane , mom & dad and the in-laws , greg , carl , rox , lisa , banker , dani , jeni ( i look forward to your contribution to the wonderful world of literature , ) leslie , tayler , gena for being a good sport , melissa , gail , carly , summer , everyone who has come out to the signings and events and countless others that i know i am forgetting .