Writing and publishing a novel is never a completely solitary occupation. It takes many hands and minds to bring a book from an idea to the reader. Sometimes it takes a village, sometimes it takes a club. Thanks to my club on this one.
To Gail Freeman, who lets me talk and pace and then says “that one” and has an uncanny ability to find one little fact that makes my ramblings fall into place.
To Lois Winston for her clearheadedness when I’m at my muddiest. And to both for being my good friends.
To my local librarians who have my ordered books ready when I walk in the door. I couldn’t do it without you.
To designer Elsie Lyons and retoucher Wendy at Windyveil Design for their wonderful cover art.
And especially to my editor, Tessa Woodward, whose love of literature inspires me every time, and to my indefatigable agent, Kevan Lyon; her energy and belief in her authors seem boundless.
And to the whole William Morrow team that made The Colony Club an actuality, I thank you.