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It is a remarkable and extended journey from the initial impulse to write a novel to seeing your words offered up for sale. Fortunate writers have people who support them in their efforts.

I could not have achieved this goal without the artistic understanding and encouragement of my husband, Mark Cotterill. Not once has he said anything other than, “I know you can do it.” Thank you, Mark.

I owe gratitude to my many friends who eagerly read and thoughtfully commented on my novel throughout its creation. Particular thanks go to Jeffrey Day, Tracy Zampaglione, Nona Martin Stuck, Laura Grooms, Robin Riebold, Carolyn Mitchell, Monica Francis, Dr. Laura Basile, Jill Todd, Deirdre Mardon, Mark Spurling, and my mother, Edith McMahan.

Great thanks also to my most talented agent, Katherine Fausset of Curtis Brown, Ltd., who immediately believed in this story and worked swiftly to see it published.

My sincere appreciation goes to my editor, John Scognamiglio, for his insightful editorial suggestions. Thank you for making me feel at home at Kensington.

Finally, I’m always inspired by the artistic camaraderie and sense of community at the Appalachian Writers Workshop. To all my writer-friends who gather each summer in the hills of Eastern Kentucky, thanks for letting me be one of you.