The automaton, p.24
The Automaton, page 24
To Phillip Gessert and his amazing interior design of my novel. Thank you for making my story look like a professional wrote it.
To those who have supported me, either with my writing, or in my life, without you all, I would not have been able to create what you are now holding in your hands. I want to spotlight a few that I feel really have graced my life: Eric E., Craig M., Paige S., Rachel E., Ray R., Bethany L., and Erica C. Also, I want to include everyone who chose to buy and read this book. Thank you for believing that my work was something worth your money, time, and energy.
A special thanks goes to my co-workers and customers at Dunn Brothers Coffee in Chaska, MN. Your support of me and my writing has been a constant source of motivation. The endless supply of coffee didn’t hurt either.
Lastly, to my family: Alla, Emma, Will, Dianne, Sean, Huy, Anna, Alex, Lisa, Yasha, and Misha. Thank you for being the amazing people that you are!
Ian Young, The Automaton

