Super special thanks to Alison Morrison, one of my biggest supporters who freaked out with me when I got the official email during a very serious meeting. You have talked me down from several ledges, and I’m sure there are plenty more to come. Thank you for being the best Mom-ager I could ask for.

To Holly West, my phenomenal editor who helped take my story and spin it into gold. I still can’t believe I found someone to work with who understands my stories and characters so fully—sometimes even better than I do. Working with you has been one of the best things to ever happen to me and my writing.

To Emily Settle, one of the best cheerleaders who happily shares in my freaking out when I message her with random thoughts and ideas. I hear you’re the one who first found Lost in the Never Woods and shared it with the rest of the team, and for that I am forever grateful.

There’s so many folks at Mac Kids who touched this story and made it shine. Perry Minella and Melanie Sanders for taking my words and making them decipherable—you two are the real MVPs. Raymond Colón for taking my story and turning it into an actual book I get to hold. Rich Deas and Mike Burroughs for creating such a beautiful cover and making a lifelong dream come true.

I also want to thank the other Swoon Reads team members, Kat Brzozowksi, Lauren Scobell, and Jean Feiwel. It takes a village, and you three have been in my corner this entire journey.

To the entire Swoon Squad, I love and appreciate each and every one of you. I am incredibly lucky to be part of such a supportive, talented, and kind group of people. You all are like my second family. A special shout-out to Prerna Pickett and Olivia Hinebaugh, who came to my rescue in my time of need. A huge thanks to Caitlin Lochner, who saved me in the eleventh hour.

And last, but certainly not least, my family. Without you, I would be lost.

About the Author

Aiden Thomas, author of Cemetery Boys, received their MFA in Creative Writing from Mills College. Born in Oakland, California, Aiden often haunted Mountain View Cemetery like a second home during their misspent youth. As a queer, trans Latinx, Aiden advocates strongly for diverse representation in all media. Aiden is notorious among their friends for always being surprised by twist endings to books/movies and organizing their bookshelves by color. When not writing, Aiden enjoys exploring the outdoors with their dog, Ronan. Their cat, Figaro, prefers to support their indoor hobbies, like reading and drinking too much coffee. You can sign up for email updates here.

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