Acknowledgements
Mad Honey was a long journey from concept to realization, and many thanks are due.
To Will Stinson for his never-ending faith, support and love.
To Carolyn Swayze for her wisdom and persistence. To Paul Vermeersch, Noelle Allen, Ashley Hisson, Jennifer Rawlinson, Tania Blokhuis and everyone at wonderful Wolsak and Wynn for believing in the book and showing me the ropes.
To canny and unflinching editor Jen Sookfong Lee, my heartfelt thanks and deep respect.
As a manuscript this story passed through hugely talented literary hands. I am indebted to Madeleine Thien, Rick Meier, Lynn Henry and Patricia M. Dupuis.
A big thank you to Jen Hale for an astute and meticulous copy edit.
Thanks to the beekeepers who hosted me in their apiaries and shared their love of beekeeping
