Plus One (42 page)

A special thank you to all the experts who schooled me in aspects of the story: Mitch Kamin for sharing his experience in the LA punk scene; Douglas Wilson for an inside look on reality show production; Nate McCall for letting me pick up a shift at McCall's Meat & Fish; Josh Weltman for advice on the business of marketing; Audra Lehman for the tutorial on obstetrics; Renee Mochkatel for her consult on California divorce law; Patti Ruben for the real estate expertise; Mary Yanish for feedback on illustrations; and Robert Russell for the cover design.

A special plus one thank you to Bruce Gilbert, Pete Weiss, Gareth Kanter, Charlie Mars, and John Huck for their coffee-klatch gabbing on mornings when I should've been working. And to all the relatives who read and offered feedback: Jenji Kohan, Rhea Kohan, Buz Kohan, Marti Noxon, Nick & Nicky Noxon, Mary Worthington, and Pam Gruber.

Huge thanks to my agent, Betsy Amster, for her tireless support and expert edit. And to Colleen and Patty at Prospect Park—thank you for your enthusiasm, creativity, and resourcefulness.