Hearts Of Nepal

Chapter 2

This book would not have been possible without the support of my life partner, Linda Ortola, and my writing community here in Upstate New York. The community here is so supportive of writers and an invaluable source of encouragement, information and insights. Notably, is the support I received from the Romance Writers of America chapter of Central New York and my critique group, who provided comments and suggestions. The writers and authors in them are too many to count here, but I want to shine a light on a few of them as well as my two friends in Nepal who have vetted the writing to keep it as accurate as possible. First, a huge thanks to Martin Meiss, Mary Fancher, Debra Panebianco, Paul Baxter, Millisa Morrow and Julie Stuetzle for their comments and suggestions. To Binod and Sila Thapa, who lent their names for two of the major characters, and took the time to review sections of the book for me regarding Nepali culture and family life, I owe you so much more than words can say. For my editor, Charlee Bezilla, you have my gratitude for going through the manuscript and correcting all my little faux pas, and you additional suggestions to bring out the character’s voices were so spot-on. And finally, to my beta readers; Sandra Jackson and Jann Block, thank you for taking the time to read and giving me your impressions.