AcknowledgementsWhen I began, I thought the novel writing process was a solitary art. I have now learned that it is anything but. Without the help and encouragement my friends and family have so willingly given, I would not have finished, much less published, this book. This page is not enough to thank everyone, but it does serve as a checklist for those who will be calling in favours in the future. I hope you all do.
I received extensive help, criticism, and encouragement from friends who read my book and told me what they thought. These include Reg Tang, Sandra Stewart, Philip Quick, Frances Houston, Danny Tersigni, and Vanessa Shokeir. I also depend on the positive spirit and endless encouragement from the members of the Canadian Authors Association and the DoveTale Writers Group.
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