Acknowledgments

"Thank you to the genius Anika Streitfeld, who taught me more than I can say and whose illuminating notes brought countless moments from my mind to the page."
–Mary Dixie Carter, author of The Photographer

"I have been lucky to inherit a patient, thoughtful, and brilliant editor, Anika Streitfeld, who walked me through this book from conception to completion, and who has been an amazing, supportive, and wise presence throughout." 
–Dan Chaon, author of Await Your Reply

"Anika Streitfeld is the consummate book editor – she brings out the best in a manuscript on all fronts: structure, vision, character development, as well as the nuances of narrative, dialogue and pacing. Her line editing skills are top-notch, and I admire how she takes even accomplished material and polishes it until it shines. Anika is exacting while offering unflagging enthusiasm until each manuscript finds its ultimate form. She is a joy to work with; her love of fine writing and positive energy enhance every project she takes on." 
–Laurie Fox, agent, The Linda Chester Literary Agency

"There’s no question Anika Streitfeld is a world-class editor. But she’s so much more than that. With my novel, Wife 22, she was involved in every step of the process, from conception through final draft and beyond. Besides line editing and giving me insightful and astute feedback on the basics like narrative arc, character development, pacing, tone and believability, she was an expert hole-pointer-outer, a champion, a sounding board, and most importantly a companion. Anybody who sets out to write a novel is about to embark on a journey filled with false starts, reversals, dead ends and abrupt changes of direction. Knowing I had Anika on my side as I navigated that rough sea was deeply comforting. I could always count on Anika to ask the right question at the right time. She’s a code breaker. A novel roper. She can see clear into the heart of a story. I couldn’t have written my book without her." 
–Melanie Gideon, author of Wife 22 and Valley of the Moon

"I think the world of Anika. She is a brilliant editor and a pleasure to have as a colleague. When I read a manuscript she has worked on I can always tell she has helped the author bring it up to a whole new level." 
–Jennifer Hershey, Editor-at-Large, Random House

"Thank you to the excellent people of MacAdam/Cage, especially Anika Streitfeld, my editor, for patience and care and close scrutiny." 
–Audrey Niffenegger, author of The Time Traveler's Wife

"Anika Streitfeld, over the course of two years, helped me turn a vague premise about an angry woman into a novel. Thank you so much, Anika, for your hours of attention, expertise, and friendship, along with your insistence that I get it right, no matter how many rewrites it takes. You are truly the best, and I am forever grateful."
–Amy Poeppel, author of The Sweet Spot

"I am especially grateful to Anika Streitfeld for her Solomonic book sense." 
–Enid Shomer, author of The Twelve Rooms of the Nile

"When I have the pleasure of working with Anika Streitfeld, I never feel as if I am alone or lost in my novel. There is no greater joy than knowing Anika is just a phone call away. We've talked for hours about where to hide a pearl necklace; how to reveal a father's downfall; what a novel can do to illuminate the nature of love. Anika is a partner in both the big picture and the small, sentence-level work. She also has tremendous experience in the publishing world, and doesn't hesitate to remind me when I've done something similar two novels before. Being a writer is lonely, but being a writer working hand-in-hand with a brilliant editor is bliss." 
–Amanda Eyre Ward, author of How to Be Lost and Love Stories in This Town

"Anika Streitfeld is a dream editor for any writer lucky enough to work with her. She's one of the most thoughtful, careful readers in the business. Just look at her list and you know she has an eye for spotting and developing successes." 
–Elisabeth Weed, agent, The Book Group literary agency