The process that went into the creation of this book goes farther than just the effort put into it by myself. That being said, I have many people to thank for the book you currently hold in your hands. First and foremost, I would like to thank my wife Jessica for being the support I need to pursue a project such as this. She read several drafts and contributed much to the editing process, for which I am eternally thankful. She is also the biggest defender of my personal morale in times where I find myself to be my own worst enemy.
I owe a ton to my parents as well for raising me in a home that not only nurtured creativity, but almost required it. Not very many people get to say that sort of thing, and for that I am blessed. They supported me in every hobby I ever undertook, whether it was learning to play guitar or shooting off model rockets.
This is also for my sister Lauren, who during the serialization of this novel ironically put more effort into promoting it than I did, allowing me to acquire more readers and early success than I would have ever anticipated.
I also would like to thank the Jukepop community for their support. Ryan W., Dustin, Shannon, Jennifer, Laura, Shaunn, Ryan N., Brian, and the rest of you who read and provided feedback during that time. This novel would not be what it is without your involvement.
Lastly, I would like to thank Jukepop.com for providing me a means to reach an audience early on and develop my ideas. Without Jukepop, this manuscript could have easily died on my hard drive.
-Cameron Duke October 2014
