Today, I counted my blessings.

I am blessed with a loving and supportive family. They couldn’t be more incredible. My husband loves me, even with my boisterous and sometimes overhwhelming personality. My children have enriched my life in more ways than they will ever know. My sister is my stalwart. My mother and father have always been behind me, no matter what I’ve tried.

I am blessed with friends who have shared their time and talent to teach me the craft. Judie Aitken, my mentor. My beloved Critters — Judith Bastin, Adrienne Hogan, Leshia Stolt, and honorary members Faith Fenner and Nancy Gibson. Leanna Weissmann, my online partner who has done more for me than she could possibly know. Katherine Smith. Lainey Bancroft. All the incredibly talented women of Indiana RWA. The writers of the Elements chapter.

I am blessed to work with my agent Maureen Walters and her assistant Katie Arathoon. A writer couldn’t ask for two more supportive people behind her.

I am blessed to work with all of the people at BookStrand as they publish five of my stories in 2009. They have made publishing a fantastic experience from start to finish.

My heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you, and I wish you much happiness!