Mackinac Island is a wonderful place our family loves to visit.
Several years ago, I had an idea to write a romance mixed with mystery and suspense that would be set on the island. When we returned, my husband went to Fort Mackinac while I went to the police department to talk to the police chief. He spent time answering all of my questions about what would happen if someone was murdered on the island without offering to let me spend time in their cell, for which I will always be grateful.
While writing the book, I also realized that I needed to understand how a gunshot wound would be handled on Mackinac Island. Dr. Jennifer Shockley very patiently answered my questions and did all she could to make sure I understood what would occur on the island and at a mainland hospital. Many thanks to these gracious people. Any mistakes are mine.
Thank you to my agent who let me know there was an opportunity to write a book for Barbour, and Rebecca Germany, who read my proposal and gave me a chance to write this story.
I was also blessed to have several friends read the book and help me. Initially, Colleen Coble, Robin Caroll, and Sabrina Butcher helped me brainstorm the idea and flesh out a plot. Then as I wrote, Sue Lyzenga read the book not once but three times, while Sabrina and Casey Herringshaw gave input on the manuscript. Lastly, thanks to my stellar editor, April Frazier, who helped me fix the details and make the plot work.
I also want to thank my husband and kids who make Mackinac Island such a great place to escape. I love walking the island, exploring the trails, and riding bikes around the island with you. I love you!