Big hugs to my amazing family and the Prairie Farm community that literally feeds my soul. Paradise on the prairie.

Kudos galore to my wonderful agent, Alison Bond. While exchanging garden musings and New York versus Wisconsin weather reports, her belief in my work is pure sunshine.

Hats off to my editor, Audrey LaFehr, and the talented crew of Kensington Books. Let’s do it again!

So many of my clients will recognize bits and pieces of their lives, and I thank you for sharing such gifts with me. Huge hug to Laura Westlund. That goes for all the book clubs I’ve been invited to—you women know how to party!

One summer, not too long ago, my dear friend Mary received a phone call here at the farm that got her a screamin’! It was the daughter she’d only just found after thirty years of wondering. Thank you for allowing your story to be woven into mine.

How can I ever thank my still tractorless inhouse editor, webmaster, booking agent, chauffeur, public speaking coach and best friend—Ken.

Now do as Ruby says: Get cracking!