The wonderful people who volunteered their time and opinion on the cover: Jackie Blockus, Carol “CJ” Carter, Nicole Daniels, Leanna Davis, Mindy Detloff, Carrie Gardiner, Heidi Gilia, Kimberly Krum, Vee Lopez, Jessica Lowe, Katie Ludwig, Jennifer Mansfield, Angelina O'Connor, Kim Perry, Hugh Ramsey, Sandy Rudiger, Marisa St. Louis, Jennifer Slabik, Jackie Sulton, Diana Tahamata, Teri Van Dusen, Krissy Wright, Valli Youngs, and Jessica Zumwalde. Thank you for your time, guidance, and enthusiasm. You are all awesome!
The enthusiasm of a few early readers was vital! Thanks to the sister of my heart, Dr. Mary Jo Palmer, Dave Khanoyan, Sandy Rudiger, Al Hatman and Marv Halbakken. Your friendship and enthusiasm helped to carry me through the early terror that accompanied its release. I’m also grateful to Carrie Gardiner, thanks for weathering the early draft!
A special thanks to my friends and family who have made the journey more fun and always encouraged me!
Weege Anderson—thank you for allowing me to borrow your wonderfully unique name for one of my favorite characters who bears little resemblance to your exemplary character! Matt Townsend, Richard Reeves, Hans Hillestad, Camille Baker—for the inspiration for the character. My parents, Jerry & Doris DesJarlais, who made childhood a joy. Don & Christina Alexander, Ed Barlow, Fran Bartlett, Bob Bermudez, Lisa Chinn, Tom & Liz Clapp, Jordan Colvin, Travis Colvin, Leah DeVeau, Rosanne Agoado Eskenazi, Jay & Timmy Evans, Dottie & Dick Fazio, Paula Fellers, Gail Galbraith, Lindsey Gildersleeve, Sherri & Jack Hayden, Steve Hillier, Sam & Rosie Holland, Kamron & Danielle Jones, , Ali, Zohreh & Ava Khosravian, Dr. Manuel Moraes (the inspiration for Mani), Brian Morriss, Dr. Timothy Mountcastle (I wouldn’t be here if not for your intervention!), Nancee Niemec, Earle Noel, Curtis Norman, Mark & Michelle Oglesby, Carol & Lloyd Ostrander, Angela Poe, Mandy & Will Rohde, Monique Roop, Justin & Samantha Saroyan, Kirby & Linda Schwenk, Laura & Roger Sitcler, Betty Sorenson, Steve Spafford, Dennis & Linda Sperry, Dennis & Diane Stephan, John & Barb Warner, James (JJ) & Rose Upton, Adolfo Valero, Venkat & Lynda Varada, Laura Young, Dan Youngs (son-in-law extraordinaire), and Aubrey Youngs (for being so darned cute!).
About the Author
Delia Colvin has lived all over the country from Fairbanks, AK, to Huntington Beach, CA, to Knoxville, TN, but she considers Danville, CA home. She currently resides in Arizona with her husband, Randy, and their two Cavalier King Charles dogs.
She has worked as an entrepreneur, in sales and advertising, in Air Traffic Control, and as a Russian Interpreter.
For more information about Delia J. Colvin and her upcoming releases, visit: www.DeliaColvin.com or contact her at [email protected]
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