Heiress (44 page)

My life is deeply enriched—blessed!—by those who believed in me and helped me write this story. My deepest gratitude goes to Carlton Garborg, who believed in me enough to challenge me to write an “epic series.” This is for you, big C. And Jason Rovenstine, whose enthusiasm is absolutely catchy. I am so blessed to work with Susan Downs on these novels—my former writing partner, dear friend, wise acquisitions editor. And of course, this book would have never been written without my writing therapist Rachel Hauck on the other end of the phone. (She always has the answer to: “What do I write next?”) Ellen Tarver smoothed out the story so that it flowed, and Nancy Toback made this manuscript shine. What a team!

My gratitude also goes out to Bill and Lisa Pomroy, for their willingness to sit for hours as I drilled them with questions about copper mining. What a gift to me they were (I mean, really, I wasn’t actually expecting an answer when I asked, “Do you know anyone who has been inside a mine?” It’s just like God to provide someone nearby who answers, “I’ve worked in mines for 25 years.” Wow.)

To my children David, Sarah, Peter and Noah who make me rich every day—even when we lived in a garage without heat or running water. You bless me when you call me Mom.

And finally, I’m so grateful to be married to a man who always makes me feel that indeed, I am an heiress. I love you, Andrew.

Thank you again for reading! I welcome your thoughts on this story at
www.SusanMayWarren.com
. And look for the continuing adventures of the Price and Worth families in the next installment: Baroness.

Susie May