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Howie Sanders and Keya Khayatian, my film agents, have worked
with me for years, and I owe much of my success to their hard
work.
Jennifer Romanello, my publicist at Grand Central Publishing, has
worked with me on every novel I’ve written, and I consider
myself lucky for all she does.
Edna Farley, my other publicist, is professional and diligent, and
is fabulous at helping to make my tours run smoothly. Thank you.
Scott Schwimer, my entertainment attorney, is not only a friend,
but also exceptional at negotiating the finer points of my contracts.
I’m honored to work with you.
Abby Koons and Emily Sweet, a couple of cohorts at Park Literary
Group, deserve my thanks for all they do with my foreign
publishers, my website, and any contracts that come my way.
You’re the best.
Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey, who did a terrific job as the
producers of Dear John, deserve my thanks for the work they did. I
appreciate the care they showed the project.
Likewise Adam Shankman and Jennifer Gibgot, the producers of
The Last Song, were terrific to work with. Thanks for all you did.
Courtenay Valenti, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley, Mark
Johnson, Lynn Harris, and Lorenzo di Bonaventura all showed
great passion for the films adapted from my novels, and I want to
thank you all for everything you’ve done.
Thanks also to Sharon Krassney, Flag, and the team of copyeditors
and proofreaders who had to work late evenings to get this novel
ready to print.
Jeff Van Wie, my screenwriting partner on The Last Song, deserves
my thanks for his passion and effort in crafting screenplays, along
with his friendship.