Fever dream

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

SOMETIMES A BOOK feels like coming home, and for me Fever Dream is that book. Or maybe I should say that Emerald Lake is that place. This story and this setting are peppered with so many pieces of me—little nods to real moments in my life—that I can’t help but feel ultra attached to it. From the town to the horse farm, to the nostalgia of a dating show. I keep finding myself daydreaming about these characters, their adventure, and what’s to come for the rest of the Brandt siblings! Fever Dream is only the begi

As always, publishing a book is only possible with an entire village of love and support, and there are a few people I’d like to salute for supporting me in this process.

First, my husband and son. My boys. My support system. The ones who know when to distract me and when to leave me locked up in my office with a steady stream of snacks and coffee. I love you both to the moon and back.

My assistant, Krista. I don’t know what to say after all these years working together… I’d be a mess without you? You are the “she” to my “nanigans,” or however that saying goes.

My agent, Kimberly Brower. The hardest working woman in showbiz. And my constant source for advice, tough love, and supportive ass pats. Thank you for always having my back.

My editor, Paula Dawn. This is our FOURTEENTH book together. Enough said.

My beta readers, Leticia, Jill, and Catherine. Thank you, thank you, thank you for lending me your brains for this process. Fever Dream would not be the book it is today without your notes.

Aimee Ashcraft, the superstar who reads my absolute roughest draft and helps me find my way when I can’t see the forest for the trees.

Emilia Rhodes, Brittany Lavery, and Anthea Bariamis from Atria Books and Simon & Schuster (and their entire teams!), who worked so lovingly on this manuscript. Thank you all for bringing so much passion and insight to this process. Working with you was an absolute dream and I can’t wait to do it again.

Rebekah West, and the entire crew at Piatkus and Hachette. I’m so thrilled to be working with you all on a brand-new series. Thank you, thank you for believing in me.

A special shout-out to Pam Crawford, who submitted the name Richard Wadsworth in the “Name a Character” contest we ran in my newsletter. This book would simply not be the same without good old Dick Wad! And finally, to my readers. I’m so lucky to have each and every one of you along with me on this incredible journey. Thank you for joining me in Emerald Lake.

I say it with every book, but I’ll say it again: Elsie readers are the best readers.

xo,

Elsie

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