I offer my deep appreciation and gratitude to my publisher, David Dunham, for his continued confidence in me as a novelist, and for giving of his own time to see my projects to fruition. I am eternally grateful to my dear friend Susie Coelho, who opened up this opportunity by bringing David and me together, sparking this whole adventure.
My profound thanks go to my special inner-circle of talented readers whose suggestions and insights helped enrich all three books in “The Simon Trilogy"—Ann Howells, Donna Post, and Alfredo Vedro.
Lastly, there is no way to thank all of my friends and family who continue to support my efforts and forgive my frequent absences.