This book is dedicated to all the wonderful people who

stood by me this last year, when I couldn’t have

managed without them.

My “Literary” Friends

John Scognamiglio, my wise and dedicated editor,

Aaron Priest and Lisa Vance of the Aaron Priest

Literary Agency,

Susan Elizabeth Phillips for more reasons than I

could possibly list,

Kristin Hannah for so much—especially help with

jacket copy,

Jill Barnett for years of friendship and a special

“how to” letter,

Kat and Larry Martin for always being there—day

or night,

Olga Bicos and Suzanne Forster for their help with

this book—and my life!

My “Old” Friends

Pamela Nolan for seeing me through so much,

Neil—the good “doc”—and Carol,

Duane—the financial guru—and Pat,

Ricki and Joel Robinson,

Rosalind and David Hilton,

Kathy and Phil Friedrich,

Gina and Paul Friedrich,

Rod and Toni Yamin,

Sallee Huff,

Lauren Seymour,

Neal and Janna Friedman,

Donna and Bob Clapp.