ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Thanks have to go to
the following: To Tom Redding, who knows the name of sharp pointy
tools that split things. To Jacqueline Harris of Northcoast Soaps
for her enthusiasm and skills. To Jennie Moening, she of the evil
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip, which has gotten me through so
many deadlines. To Patricia Merritt, gentle muse. To Kandace
Klumper, gentle muse with a critical eye. To Denise Lynn, gentle
muse with a whip and a chair. To Mike Konwinski, who helped me with
the sword. To Keith Flick, who did not help. (Hippoflys? Really?)
To David Browder, Fred Barkman, Roberto Ledesma, and Brad
Faggionato, because after all, it’s the camaraderie, not the abuse.
To Betsy and Dan Candler, dearest friends, I am really sorry about
the prune whip incident. To Jean Rabe, who pointed out the obvious
to me. To my long-suffering copy editor, Kristin Ostby. To all my
friends and family, who understand when I get a strange look in my
eye, and reach for pen and paper. To the Maumee Valley RWA Chapter,
for their wonderful support and encouragement. To my agents, Meg
Davis and Merrilee Heifetz. Finally, to my wonderful writer’s
group—Helen Kourous, Spencer Luster, Marc Tassin, and Robert
Wenzlaff. I know I’ve forgotten someone; please forgive me if I
have. And for all the efforts of so many people who help me, please
know that any mistakes found in this book are mine and mine
alone.