Acknowledgements

There is always a hidden story behind each page of a book. That story is the author’s journey while creating the book. I have been fortunate to have people with me on that journey who have supported and guided me. I would like to thank those who have enabled me to write my stories.

To my family: Dennis for your friendship, love, honesty, and patience. Sean, Kelly Anne, Jackie, and Kelly Lee for supporting my endeavours. To my grandsons Thorin and Lennox — you make me smile.

For your friendship, support and wisdom, I wish to thank the members of the writing groups I belong to especially: Sylvia Sikundar, Allison Douglas-Tourner, Delia McCrae, Renee Miller, Catherine Pledger, Annely So, Moira Gardner, and a special thank you to Anne Patton for going above and beyond.

To Leanne Jones, David and Lenore Thomas — your thoughtful comments made the book better.

To my mentor Cathleen With, instructor Claire Mulligan, and James Lorimer and Company editor Kat Mototsune for their guidance and furthering my knowledge.