Many thanks to those all those who have contributed
to my success by sharing their knowledge,
skills, and support, including:
Patrick, my boy, my love, my muse
Cindy, my friend and for many years my proofreader and copy editor
Laurie, my wonderful editor/proofreader and dear friend
Deborah Dixon, beta reader extraordinaire
Brad, who had more influence than he'll ever understand
Conrad Hodson
David
Enkido
Larry Brooks
Dean Wesley Smith
Kristine Kathryn Rusch
And all the other friends and teachers
who encouraged me to persevere.