Hello to my handful of regular readers and those of you who've stumbled across Little Bird by accident or because you were looking for the nearest bathroom. It's down the hall, and to the right.

I hope you enjoyed this story—a little exploration of Lia Benton as a teenager. If you're interested in reading more about her, or want to read a novel set in a ski town, check out Cherries, which catches up with Lia ten years into the future: older, maybe wiser, and definitely more cautious with her heart.

Thank you for taking the time to read Little Bird, and if anyone actually sees this, for reading the author's note, too.

Now, I have an insider tip that votes and comments are about to go up in value. If you liked this story, remember: buy low, sell high.

xoxo, Ara