The author wishes to acknowledge the generous support and encouragement of:
Mark Haruf, Verne Haruf, Edith and Bryan Russell, Sorel Haruf, Whitney Haruf, Chaney Haruf, Rodney and Gloria Jones, Richard Peterson, Laura Hendrie, John Walker, Jon Tribble, Ken Keith, Peter Matson, Gary Fisketjon, Dr. Tom Parks, Dr. Douglas Gates, Greg Schwipps, Alissa Cayton, Sue Howell, Karen Greenberg, Southern Illinois University, the Illinois Arts Council, and most particularly, Cathy Haruf.