Identity Issues (The Samantha Series)

by Whitsitt, Claudia

Acknowledgements

  There are so many people to thank. First of all, my parents, Pat and Larry Teal, for creating in me a sense of wonder, for teaching me that I can accomplish anything with enough hard work and practice, and for their pride and support. To my children, Noah and Melissa Woodson, and Jenna Whitsitt: your love is a source of constant joy. Words cannot express the depth of my feelings for you. To all of my friends and mentors from the Southern California Writers Conference: Michael Steven Gregory, Wes Albers, Jean Jenkins, Charlie Redner, Bob Yehling and Laura Taylor. I couldn’t have done it without you. To my writers group: Patty Hoffman, Barb Stark–Nemon, and Kathy York. Your belief in me and in my work has given me faith when my own faltered. And last, but certainly not least, to my friend, Lori LaBoe, for her multiple reads of all my novels, her honest feedback, and her level head. I love and appreciate you all more than words can say.

  Thanks also to Blue Jay Media and Patricia Maas, for believing in Samantha Stitsill!