Acknowledgements
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Acknowledgements
Many generous and thoughtful people contributed their time, talent, and expertise toward the crafting of this novel.
Fellow authors Karen Myers (www.perkunaspress.com) and Jan Neuharth (www.huntcountrysuspense.com) were indispensible guides through the labyrinth of the modern publishing world. Their patience with an endless string of questions and eagerness to offer knowledgeable counsel were of immeasurable value. I am deeply in their debt.
A team of advance readers soldiered through a voluminous stack of manuscript pages and provided both helpful critique and inspiring encouragement: Marion Chungo, Diane Ingoe, Scot Litke, the Ryans (Dale, Bill, Priscilla), and Jenny Young.
A nod goes to David Zincavage for his help in tracking down “The Foxhunter’s Faith” and to the late Jimmy Young for knowing it existed.
The finished packaging of the printed version owes its eye-catching allure to the design skills of Carol Gana, the photographic genius of Karen Monroe (Middleburg Photo) and Anne Whiting, and the artistry of Dagmar Cosby (for the Blue Cardinal Press logo). The accompanying website (www.bluecardinalpress.com) was created by Scott Coughlin and Chris Comeau of IDI Multimedia.
Marion Maggiolo of Horse Country Saddlery (www.HorseCountryLife.com) deserves a special word of appreciation. For nearly two decades she has given me the opportunity to distill the multi-hued essence of foxhunting to fit the confines of the printed page for In and Around Horse Country and other related publications. Such an apprenticeship is a rare opportunity, and one for which I am most grateful.
Given this incredible support team, the fault for any errors that may still appear within these pages lies solely with the author.
Finally, one individual stands out as the person without whose support, encouragement, patience, and counsel none of the above would have been possible: Ellen Flynn, my life partner. She carries the burden of that role with a giving spirit and a loving grace that exceeds all reason.
- Writer
