My thanks to many friends in Virginia, who helped with this book.
Robert and Nancy Monroe opened the first doors for me. Jean Wallis sang to the cows, and let me adapt that wonderful scene for my story. Trew Bennett introduced me to her magical Sun Wheel, while Linda Jackson, Morrie Coleman, and Nora Murphy shared llama lore with me at their llama farm, which I can see out my windows. The character of Victor grew out of conversations with Maureen Littlepath, to whom I am grateful.
My special thanks to Tina Anderson who typed all those words.
Others read the manuscript when completed and I owe them my gratitude for watchful attention to detail: Phyllis and Arnie Popkin, Scooter McMoneagle, and Nancy Navarra.