I also could not have written The Fortune Teller without first discovering a gem of a group, The Manuscript Society. I joined the society during my quest for research and they provided a wealth of information. Special thanks also goes to forensic specialist Gabrielle Weimer for her guidance; Mark Beaulieu for his ancient maps and logistical assistance; and Christine E. McCarthy and Raymond Clemens at the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library for graciously answering my questions.
Since publication of my first book, The Memory Painter, I’ve been filled with such gratitude to all the booksellers, librarians, reviewers, bloggers, and fellow authors who have supported me, and I am forever grateful to authors M. J. Rose, Katherine Neville, Charlie Lovett, and Anne Fortier. Many thanks to my foreign publishers; the American Booksellers Association; the FF&P and LARA chapters of RWA, the ITW Debut Program, MWA, SWFA, and the Historical Novel Society; Terry Gilman at Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore; as well as Julie Lawson Timmer, Alex Dolan, and Stacy Wise for their support. My continuing thanks to Lucy Stille, Judith Karfiol, web designers Jess Foster and Mike Ross, and JennKL Photography.
To all my friends and family, my husband and son, Kurando and Kenzo, your love and encouragement keep my world spinning. To my readers, you have my infinite thanks. I wish you all a wonderful journey on the Wheel of Life.