I would like to express my gratitude to Jan Pastras, Denise Carver and Jay Markanich for being the first independent “eyes” to help guide and encourage publication of this book. Ann Connors, you were there every step of the way, and you still are. I would also like to thank Dr. Dmitry Arbuck, who never lets me forget I am a writer, Buddy, who keeps me company when I burn the midnight oil, and my publisher, Next Chapter, specifically Miika Hannila for believing my work is worth the time and investment. And of course my deepest gratitude is for my family, who always express the pride that motivates me and the love that sustains me.
