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House on the Harbor was a joy to write and largely because of the wonderful people who lent their expertise. Lori Clarey, thank you so much for painting a picture of Pinconning and Tawas and Michigan in general. I love that we are coworkers in more ways than one, now!
From my early childhood into my early adulthood, I spent many summers in the suburbs of Detroit on up through to Frankenmuth and Mackinac. They are some of my fondest memories because of my close relationship with the Ruthenbergs and my enchantment with a place that had rain and grass and where the houses had basements and the countryside offered cherry picking. To my parents, thank you for driving Michael and me some two thousand miles to give us a view of our nation and a summer with our cousins. I’m sorry I was an irritated teenager for most of the road trip.
Thank you so much, Nina Johns, for your critical feedback. Your honesty and competence improved my writing not just for this book but for every other I will ever write. So glad I found you.
And thank you, Judy, for your wisdom. You’re a true mentor to me.
My editor Lisa Lee, who read and reread this book—thank you! I feel like God drew us together. Your notes and our conversations made this story shine. And Krissy, you are a gem. Thank you for your help in proofreading and your sweet pep-emails. Dublin soon?
Finally and ever, my husband. My supportive and loving best friend, business partner, and sweetheart: I love you so much. Thank you for everything.
Mr. Magoo, always for you.