Stigma

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During the writing of this novel there were many who came along at just the right moment, like stepping stones appearing suddenly and unexpectedly just as the literary quagmire threatened to swallow me whole. They include:

My wife, Janelle, who read the early drafts without giggling (well, most of the time) and offered insights that allowed me to understand more fully the characters in this story. She doggedly sifted through a great many words to help me find those that should remain, encouraged me through the difficult times, and remained ever hopeful, even when I doubted myself.

My son, Ned, and my daughter, Sara, for their patience and love. I am truly blessed.

Paul Guyot and his wonderful wife, Kelly, who were to my creative efforts like rainfall on parched soil.

My teachers, most notably Bill Barnett, who aptly nicknamed me “Neb,” for my nebulous and evasive answers while a high-school student in his English literature class; and Shelley Singer, who taught me the importance of precision in both thought and word.

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