For their continuing support all through my writing career, thanks to:
Carole Blake, who looks after mu interests in so many places around the world.
Marion Donaldson, for those pages of editorial notes that make the difference.
Everyone at headline and especially those of you who've been so wonderful to me on the glamorous (and the not-so-glamorous) authour tours.
My fantastic family still rooting for me after all these years.
My friends and neighbours, who are so great to me in so many ways.
Colm, who makes me go on holiday.
Special thanks to the staff at the Ulster Hospital for all their kindness and support too.
And of caurse, to all of you who buy my books - with special thanks to everyone who has come along to author events or said hello at bookshops and those of you who've contacted me through my website www.sheilaoflanagan.net. You don't know how lovely it is to hear from you all, especially from so many differet countries. I'm truly honoured that you've taken the time to get in touch and it means so much to know that yopu've enjoyed my books. A million thanks!