To
M. J. Andersen
Sandy Asirvatham
Norma Cwiek
Carl and Suzie Hammond
Tom Hartley
Dick and Diane Longabaugh
Lil Walker
Ward and Joanne Willett
who slogged through unfinished drafts (of a mystery novel, knowing that for years they wouldn’t even find out who for pete’s sake did it) and were cheerful and encouraging and gracious about the whole thing. I wouldn’t have been.
To
Sven and Kristin Nielsen
for help with all email and Web site stuff, and who remain entirely blameless for any remaining bloopers.
And to
Tess Link
and
Lisa Fugard
who know why.