The biggest issue there, however, is that in the two years since, more things have been learned about the TRAPPIST-1 planets. This book represents the things that were known and conjectured in 2017, and may no longer be accurate. That said, as much as I’ve striven for overall accuracy, story comes first, and some details may have been changed to accommodate the story.
In other words, any errors, intentional or otherwise, are entirely on me.
Aside from research, I owe a great deal to the following people: Jack Z. Ray and Sarah Feldpausch brainstormed with me to come up with TRAPPIST-1f’s unique fauna and flora, and how they intertwine within their life cycles. JoAnn Lucas, LMSW, gave me valuable insights into the symptoms of PTSD and how sufferers are affected. And to Dawn and Jason Honhera, for a lifeline just when I needed it.
Finally, endless thanks to Emily Bestler and Lara Jones with Emily Bestler Books, Lanie Davis and the rest of the staff at Alloy Entertainment, and, of course, Jennifer Udden, the best literary agent I could have hoped for.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
LISA A. NICHOLS has been a storyteller her entire life. The very first movie she fell in love with was Star Wars, and the very first books she read were the Little House books, so perhaps it was inevitable that she would wind up writing science fiction with a domestic twist. She lives in Michigan with a tiny, ridiculous dog, too many cats, and a crush on Luke Skywalker that she should’ve outgrown thirty years ago.
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