At last my beta-readers have submitted their edits and I am ready to get them to my formatter for a final round of edits. After that, a final editing pass by my editor should complete GUNS AND DOGS. 

Like any book being prepared for the market, this has been a laborious, yet fulfilling process. My greatest wish is to see it bring enjoyment to the many young adult fans out there. After all, this is the book YOU voted for me to write.