Becoming Abigail (8 page)

The first finished draft of this book was completed in Marfa, Texas, while on a very generous Lannan Foundation Writers Residency. Thank you for always supporting and believing.

And Yvonne Vera, whose words are sublime: May You Rest In Peace.

If I have forgotten to list you here, forgive me, but please accept my thanks.

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