WordPress® Bible, Second Edition

Acknowledgments

Though I get the credit for this book, the load that is carried through the process is one that is shouldered by more than just me. In fact, if it wasn't for the incredible team of people behind it, it would only be vapor passing in the air. As an author, I have come to lean and rely on these people, whether they were directly involved or pure mental and emotional support. These are my friends, colleagues, and the battle mates in getting this job done, in both the first and second editions of this book.

First of all, thank you, Stephanie McComb, my acquisitions editor, for originally reaching out to me. I was working in a local coffee shop in Arlington, Virginia, when her initial inquiry to write this book popped into my inbox in April of 2009. It was Stephanie indicating that she had heard of my work and extending that initial hand of opportunity for me to bring my knowledge to bear in this book. She has been a tremendous support through this process. Thank you for having the faith in me.

To Lynn Haller, my agent at StudioB, who took care of all the heavy lifting and even threw some blocks for me along the way. When I first started to consider this, I consulted with other authors. Some told me to get an agent and some said I should "go it alone." I'm glad you were there to take care of the business.

To Keith Casey, my friend, colleague, and fellow PHP rumbler. You had no idea about how WordPress worked as you come from a Drupal background. I asked you to be a safe ...