It's impossible to list everyone who, over a lifetime, has helped to encourage my writing in general and assisted with this book in particular.
However, I do need to mention:
My parents
Jackie LaRonde
My cats
Of course, my awesome beta-readers:
Benita Burger
Linda Mull
Robin Collet
who made this a better book
And a special dedication:
For everyone who has ever been certain that the world has no place in it for them,
and those who help to create a place.