by Ted Staunton
I’d also like to acknowledge the assistance of the Ontario Arts Council via a Writers’ Reserve Grant, and thank Richard Dionne of Red Deer Press for helping make that possible. It was greatly appreciated.
My friend and neighbor Mark Vandervennen, executive director of the Shalem Mental Health Network, helped me understand how “Danny” would experience the world. His vast experience with kids like my main character kept things in focus. I’m grateful.
And, of course, my thanks to everyone at Orca, particularly Andrew for his quick support of this project and to the ever-patient, ever-logical Sarah “Why? What’s that about?” Harvey, who so deftly edits my ramblings.
Finally, as always, the biggest thanks go to my son Will and my better half, Margaret. I’d only light out for the territories if they came too.
TED STAUNTON is a writer, speaker, workshop leader, storyteller and musical performer. His novel Jump Cut was part of Seven (the series) and he is the author of many other books, including the Morgan series for young readers, the picture book, Puddleman, and two titles in the Orca Currents series. He lives in Port Hope, Ontario. To learn more about Ted, visit his website at www.tedstauntonbooks.com.
