Lady Anne and the Howl in the Dark (28 page)

No author finishes a novel without incurring debt, and I owe many people heartfelt thanks: Michael, I deeply appreciate the time and care you take with every project, from start to finish; it’s the sign of a true professional, and you conduct yourself throughout with grace and perfect honor. Thank you.

Deb, there is no better moment for a writer than when she realizes an editor “gets” her, and I can’t thank you enough for sharing the enthusiasm I feel for Lady Anne.

Mick, there would quite simply be no published books without your love and support. You were the first to see a smidgen of ability, but without your encouragement, it would have stayed buried. There just aren’t enough words to express my appreciation to you, but I’ll say it anyway; thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

Donna Lea Simpson
is a nationally bestselling romance and mystery novelist with over twenty titles published in the last ten years and over 400,000 copies sold. Donna believes that a dash of mystery adds piquancy to a romantic tale, and a hint of romance adds humanity to a mystery story. Donna lives in Canada.