THTIB Acknowledgments Page

Thank you!

I would like to thank the following people for helping me when I was developing these books. Thanks go out to many people not mentioned as well, but it's been a long hard road and I lose things sometimes. Please notify me if you remember helping but you're not listed. Here goes!

Stephen "UrboSleek" Guidry, for his insanely in-depth analyzation of the first couple chapters.

Rufus "Victor" Partlow, for just general overall assistance and constant help with the titling problem. And for all the obnoxious kidding around with the characters.

Meghan "Ida" Fischer, for being the first to be subjected to the unedited manuscript (aaaaah!) and advice—and for being so supportive of all aspects of my life.

Laura "Blink" Haft, for her wonderful comments on the first couple books and general ego boosting.

Jessica "Rowan" Parson, for pointing out things I never noticed and general moral support.

Cory "Ack" Ackley, for a strange telephone conversation/rant and giving me the idea to make my own questions.

Ross "Finance Man" Anderson, for helping me swell my head and late-night/early-morning discussions.

Dave "Debaser" Guzda, for pointing out . . . well, things I definitely wouldn't have noticed.

Mike Lardarello, for giving me a different perspective on people's reactions. . . .

Michael Thomas Hallam, for buttloads of suggestions AND compliments!

Mike Purtee, who managed to give me impressions even as Ivy slowly drove him crazy.

Michael Palmer, who I must thank for reading the manuscript so early in its life . . . but c'mon, man, you told me parts that sucked were good! Some credit has to be given, though, for preserving my fragile self-esteem.

Brendon "TeleTran" Parin: You like me, you really like me! Thank you for the compliments, and the advice.

Sushil K. Rudranath, for giving me a different outlook on the world of fantasy by giving me comments and suggestions only other fantasy writers can give.

Fred "Thane13" Sy, for helping me actually complete the first book—and, of course, for offering itemized advice, for being supportive, and for being the Ivy Trivia champion (besides myself, of course).

Steve Merritt, who offered a reality check on the reactions of the teachers in chapter 3.

Daniel "Elf" Zuzalek, just for ruminating on certain aspects of the book and giving me his impressions.

Richard "Ibanez" Buszek, for helping me decide on a title and being slightly intoxicated just when it benefitted me most.

Joe "InvaderJeaux" Getsee, for being a supportive fellow writer who is detail-oriented, intelligent, and above all interested.

Mikey "1 of 7" Pulchano, who loves Ivy and gave me great all-around advice, especially on the bits involving law enforcement.

Mia D'Avanza, who I thought about while writing the funny scenes. Reading the unedited handwritten manuscript deserves some kudos too. Clap clap.

And thanks to all those out there who are not mentioned (some by their own request, you know who you are), but will always be appreciated.

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