Witch Ball (20 page)

                                                                          
Paducah, KY)

The ole man waits
—

 

Foller the drinkin' gou'd.
                              (Runaways would be met on

                                                                        
the banks of the Ohio by a

                                                                        "
conductor", sometimes the

                                                                         
old sailor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

W
itch Ball materialized with much help and some extraordinary magic. I am grateful to so many people who contributed to this incarnation of the novel.

Kelly Huddleston and David Ross at Open Books devoted tons of time and expertise to making the book better. A million thanks!

My writing buddy and dear friend, John Dorroh, inspired me with his enthusiasm and passion for the written word. I love you, J. D.!

My generous neighbors and precious friends, Jyl Miller Barefield, Dr. Greg Nayden, and Betty Egger Miller, kept me alive with garden-fresh vegetables, free medical care and prescriptions. They are the reason that Columbus, Mississippi is called "The Friendly City."

The most important thanks go to my darling husband, Chris Hannon, who has stood by me through natural disaster and major illness, and is a wonderful father to our four-legged children. He has made my life enchanting.

The characters in "Witch Ball" are all fictitious, with one exception. Mother Goose is a real person. I am the president of her fan club, and adore her enormously!

 

 

 

 

 

 

W
itch Ball materialized with much help and some extraordinary magic. I am grateful to so many people who contributed to this incarnation of the novel.

Kelly Huddleston and David Ross at Open Books devoted tons of time and expertise to making the book better. A million thanks!

My writing buddy and dear friend, John Dorroh, inspired me with his enthusiasm and passion for the written word. I love you, J. D.!

My generous neighbors and precious friends, Jyl Miller Barefield, Dr. Greg Nayden, and Betty Egger Miller, kept me alive with garden-fresh vegetables, free medical care and prescriptions. They are the reason that Columbus, Mississippi is called "The Friendly City."

The most important thanks go to my darling husband, Chris Hannon, who has stood by me through natural disaster and major illness, and is a wonderful father to our four-legged children. He has made my life enchanting.

The characters in "Witch Ball" are all fictitious, with one exception. Mother Goose is a real person. I am the president of her fan club, and adore her enormously!