SarvenazTash: I’d like to thank the rest of my wonderful family, especially my mom, Haleh, and aunt, Homa, for too many things to list here; my aunts Hengameh and Haideh—I miss you both so much; my in-laws, Arlene and Michael, for their constant support and enthusiasm; my husband, Graig (whom I met-cute on—true story—the Staten Island Ferry), for making me laugh every single day; and Bennett and Jonah, who were generally no help when it came to the writing of this book but enrich my life in every other way. I can’t wait to dress up as Tired Mom for Halloween with you two.

And, most of all, I’d like to thank my writing partner, Sarah Skilton. Writing this book with you will always be one of the greatest joys of my life. It’s been my beacon of light and hope and SO much laughter over the past two years. It was the place I retreated during the darkest times (and without fear of neuro-caterpillars). I’m so honored that you’ve shared your talents with me in this way. And even more grateful that I can call you one of my best friends.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tash Skilton is the pen name of Sarvenaz Tash (author of The Geek’s Guide to Unrequited Love and Virtually Yours) and Sarah Skilton (author of Fame Adjacent and Club Deception), who met on Twitter and parlayed their online friendship into an IRL one. Their Guidebook to Forever Friendship includes getting each other’s ’90s pop culture references, passionately discoursing their favorite TV shows/books/movies via email, and cheering each other on through the psychological matrix that is motherhood. They have a complicated relationship with the Internet, but will also always love it for facilitating their bicoastal friendship (and the writing of this book).