Lily, thank you for cheering me on in a way only you know how. Your constant outpouring of love and praise gets me through even the toughest of chapters.
Grant, thank you for being there every step of the way with this book, buddy. I couldn’t have done it without you . . . literally.
Dad, thank you for being one of the first people to read CATFISHED. The day you asked to read it and the day you finished and told me how much you loved it were two of the best days ever. Your support means more to me than I can describe.
Mom, thank you for not only asking about my book but really listening to all that I have to say, which is a lot. Smile. Thank you for being my biggest fan.
Keri, thank you for calling me every. single. morning. Since the moment you were born, we’ve been the best of friends— minus my “take her back” moment, sorry about that—and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
And to the rest of my family, thank you. You mean the world to me and I can’t wait to hear what you think of the book.
Jenny, that cover, wow. Thank you for taking my vision and creating something beautiful.
Bethany, thank you for whipping my book into shape. Your editorial help was invaluable.
Michele, thank you for being one of the first people to encourage me to write and for inviting me to join WFTJ. I am eternally grateful.
WFTJ friends, you made me smile and got me started. I miss our Broadmoor dates!
Shawna, thank you. So. Much. I couldn’t have asked for a better friend and mentor.
Brittany, I so appreciate your friendship and for getting me excited to write again.
Muddy River and Write On friends, thank you for reading my work every month. Your feedback and friendship is invaluable.
To all of my alpha and beta readers, Dad, Brittany, Matthew, Sue, Geniene, Emily, and Shawna, your feedback and cheerleading made a huge impact on this book and my ability to get it out into the world. Thank you and I hope you’ll read book two!
To all of my ranger friends, though this book is fictional, the heart behind it rests in one of the best jobs I’ve ever had with some of the best people I’ve been privileged to know. Thank you for your friendship.
To all my early reviewers, whether you gave this book one star, five, or anywhere in between, I am so grateful that you would spend your time reading the words I’ve poured so much into. Keep doing what you do. You are important.
And last but absolutely not least, thank you to every single person who reads this book. I hope you like it and will read book two when it comes out!
About the Author
Stella Bixby is a native Coloradan who loves to snowboard, pluck at the guitar, and play board games with her family. She was once a volunteer firefighter and a park ranger, but now spends most of her time making up stories and trying to figure out what to cook for dinner.
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