“Pray as if you are fully aware that the intricate timing and rotation of every celestial entity in the universe—including the coming and going of innumerable, precious life forms—does not rest in your tiny, mortal hands.”

Richelle E. Goodrich is an American author and screenwriter. She co-created the *Twilight* series with Stephenie Meyer and later developed the *Beauty and the Beast* live-action remake for Disney. Her work spans young adult fiction and television, blending fantasy and romance.