I'd like to express thanks to the many family members and friends who support the various aspects of the writing and promoting of my mystery novels. First, the family-Jack, Donna, Karen and Malakai, Annie, Alex and Amelia; David, Ken, Nikki, Kellen and Lucas, and Bob and Brenda-thank-you, all. Also thanks to nephews Brett, Nathan, Jason and Chad, who always marvel about my books when I see them.
Special recognition goes to my sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Beth and Hank, who not only support the idea of my writing, but also let me stay at their house when I'm promoting in their state, drive me around, and tell me cool medical stuff that helps me kill people more accurately on paper. Beth, along with her friends Sally and Kay, also gets special acknowledgement for helping make the dogwood quilt for this book.
Thanks again to my talented knitting students who put up with my promotion schedule when it takes me away from class. They also graciously read my stories even though I haven't put any knitting in…yet.
Thank you, Vern and Betty Swearingen at StoryQuilts. Your continuing help in marketing my books is invaluable. Thanks also to Geri at the Pine Needle in Lake Oswego for including me in her in-store events and shows, and also to Ruth for sharing booth space with me at many events in Oregon and Washington-it's always fun.
As always, my gratitude goes to Susan and Susan for all the conversation, adventure and coffee/hot chocolate breaks.
Without the pressure of weekly critique sessions with Katy, I'd never keep up my writing pace, so thanks, Katy. I'd also like to acknowledge Sisters In Crime, both the national organization and Portland's Harriet Vane Chapter. National provides lots of good information about writing and the marketing of same. Our local chapter provides knowledgeable and interesting forensic folks on a monthly basis to educate and inspire us all.
Most importantly, thanks to Liz and Zumaya Publications for making all this possible.