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Acknowledgments I’ve had a lot of help with my writing, and not just with this book. My friend Paul Lehmberg taught me about rewriting; no matter how strong or weak a story, he can make it better. My friend Timo Koskinen has an encouraging nature and a good eye for wooden prose. As for this undertaking, the fellows in our writers’ group—Wally, Steve, Tom, and Mark—scoundrels all, patiently read and reread my stuff. Donna Hiltunen helped me. I’m thankful that Kathryn Wildfong saw the possibilities. ...

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