The Thirteen (29 page)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

There are witches and warlocks in my life who kept me upright with their potions and passion. So thank you to Michael, Josh and Jackie, Vern, Dawn. The enchanting Donna Carreiro read the book too many times to count, which makes her a saint. She also kept me well watered and fed. The bewitching John Hudson provided escape and relief, inside and out, from the big city. The entrancing Richard Wagner let me talk and talk and talk about witches and never looked bored. Magical Ryan Shymko let me finish up at his place, like the gentleman he always is. Joanne Kelly graciously offered her whole home when all I needed was a desk. My partner, Vern Thiessen, has me under his spell. He read it and loved it, which was magically just what I needed to hear. Most of all, I want to thank the surely supernatural Anne Collins, who edits with elegance and respect, and whose patience and dedication really wrote this book.

SUSIE MOLONEY is the bestselling author of
Bastion Falls, A Dry Spell
and
The Dwelling
. She has been published in numerous countries and assorted languages. She divides her time between the wild prairies of Manitoba and the wild world of New York City.