As If on Cue is a love letter to high school theater, so I’d be remiss to not shout out my theater program. Debra Wald, Zac Broken Rope, and Sarah Cullen—thank you for helming our small but mighty drama club. To the cast and crew of Hotel Vladimir, our ridiculous play that could was the inspiration for this story.

Sam, you are my person. I absolutely did not know what I was getting into when you approached me with a script—but collaborating with you was one of the best decisions I ever made. I love you.

And finally, to my family—thank you for your unwavering support and love. Vanessa, thank you for always being down to listen to my ideas in their earliest stages. I know I have a great first line when it meets your high standards. Mom and Dad, thank you for taking all my dreams seriously and always showing up—be it for dance recitals, school plays, or navigating Zoom and Instagram for author events. We don’t choose our family. Every day I’m so thankful that you’re mine.

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MARISA KANTER is a young adult author, amateur baker, and reality television enthusiast. She is the author of What I Like About You and As If On Cue. Born and raised in the suburbs of Boston, her obsession with books led her to New York City, where she worked in the publishing industry to help books find their perfect readers. She currently lives in Los Angeles, writing love stories by day and searching for the perfect slice of pizza by night.

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