Acknowledgements

Heartfelt appreciation to the talented Diana Ani Stokely for design services above and beyond.

Shout-out to the talented writers in my Facebook hive mind, whose input and support means so much: Lezlie, Amy, Anne, Joan, Diana, Becky, Drema, and Connie.

Thanks to the fine people at the Association of Independent Authors, whose collective wisdom and indomitable spirit lift up authors everywhere.

As always, infinite gratitude to sister Deborah for her unwavering confidence in my ability to tell a tale and spin a story. Her invaluable input makes this book possible.