The publishing of this volume brings to a close an eight-year labor of love that began as an experiment, became an education, progressed into a vocation, and finally transformed my life. It has brought me innumerable new friends and associates, and best and most wonderful of all, my husband, Michael.
An immense debt of gratitude goes to my friends Susan Kaye and Laura Lyons, fellow writers who encouraged and supported me every step of the way.
Finally, I must mention my readers. Your letters and notes through these many years have encouraged and humbled me more than you could ever imagine.
Bless you all!
Pamela Aidan