In writing Lost Melody, we called on several people who generously shared their time and expertise in various areas. In doing so, they enabled this book to exist. We are extremely grateful to Dr. Patricia Tackett, whose expertise in the area of PTSD helped define Jill’s actions and feelings regarding the loss of her musical dream, and the beginning of a different kind of dream. For research on the Halifax area of Nova Scotia, we relied heavily on Janet Sketchley, who took the time to answer dozens of emailed questions and made the setting come alive to us. Huge thanks also to Gail Sattler for her insights on teaching piano lessons to kids. And thanks to Anna Zogg for proofreading at the drop of a hat. If there are any mistakes in this book regarding those areas, the fault lies entirely with the authors, and not with these four wonderful ladies.
We would also like to thank our mutual agent, Wendy Lawton, for introducing us and arranging this co-authored project. Thanks also to Sue Brower, Alicia Mey, Becky Philpott, and all the good folks at Zondervan for working so hard to make this book a success.
Lori and Ginny