Sins of the Father made its way into print due to the hard work of a lot of people. Though it is impossible for me to name every person who contributed, I’d like to single out a few.
My first thanks goes to Carolyn Marino, my previous Harper editor, for leaving me in the wonderfully capable hands of her assistant Wendy Lee. Thanks also, Carolyn, for being there to help us develop a great tagline.
I don’t really know how to express my gratitude to my editor, Wendy Lee. Wendy, you were all the things an editor needed to be to get this book out of me. You were understanding when I needed to be understood, flexible when I needed flexibility, and stern when I needed discipline. I appreciate you for all the things you were to me and to Sins of the Father. Because of you, it is a much stronger book and I am a much more enlightened author.
As always, thanks to Natasha Kern, my agent, and Carol Craig, my personal writing GPS, for their unwavering belief in me and the vision I have for my work. Ladies, I am fortunate to have you in my life.
I offer a special thanks to the other members of the Avon/HarperCollins team who worked to get Sins of the Father into print and into bookstores. Once again you have blessed me with a wonderful cover and enticing back cover copy. To Michael Morris in Sales and Emma Beavers in Publicity, I know the magic you worked for Up Pops the Devil, and look forward to see that magic in action again with Sins of the Father.
Finally, a special thank you to all the readers who have picked up Sins of the Father. Many of you have been with me since my first book, Bands of Gold, was published in 1994. Others of you have found me more recently and after reading my newest works, bless your heart, now you’re trying to find Bands of Gold. Please know that I don’t take you or your hard-earned money for granted. My goal with each book is deliver an entertaining and uplifting story that will keep you turning the pages until the very end and leave you wanting more. Thank you for being my inspiration.