Acknowledgments - Same Time Next New Year's

Thank you to…

My little family – Felix, Judah, and August — you three are my everything. I love you more than words will ever express.

My bigger family – Mom, Dad, Loreita, and Peter - for your continued love and support in every season of my life.

My mama — again for not only instilling in me a love for books and reading at an early age but for sharing that passion with me. Reading books with you is one of my favorite things ever. 

My sister — Thank you for always being my person—through the good, the bad, the happy, the sad, the easy, and the difficult—you’ve been by my side through it all.

Kristen, thank you for not only being my incredible editor, but for consistently supporting me and cheering me on! You’ve been with me from the very beginning and I’m so incredibly grateful for all that you do.

Allie, thank you for everything. Our friendship is something I cherish so deeply. Thank you for always answering my many questions, for your honest feedback, your unwavering love and support—and for helping me develop and edit this story! 

Heather and Lydia, thank you for putting up with my relentless texts asking for advice and feedback. Our friendship is something I’ve been able to wholly count on for over 20 years—no matter the time apart and distance between us. It seems like just yesterday that we were reading the Twilight series in my bedroom. I cherish you both and hold you close to my heart every day.

Ashley — as always, I would be lost and lonely in a wordless world if it wasn’t for you. You helped me find myself again. I wouldn’t be where I am without you. I love you.

My indie book community — Allie, Caity, Stefanie, Katie, Celia, Taylor, Beth, Bianca, Jess, and every person that has covered me with support, love and kindness. Thank you to everyone who has liked, commented, and shared my content, who has given me advice, encouragement, and love—thank you so much. I will be forever thankful to be a part of this beautiful and wonderful community. 

Noah Kahan — again, you don’t know me and you never will, but your music and your words continue to guide me out of my darkest days. Your words helped me to get to where I am today. Thank you for sharing your heart and truth with the world. 

And thank you, for reading this book. I hope you found some love, joy, and hope in this story. Thank you for your support!