[dropcap]It’s[/dropcap] hard to adequately describe one’s appreciation for The Miramichi Reader and thereby of course, to James M. Fisher. While I like to believe James and I are friends, I always rely on his objectivity when it comes to my books and I am so greatly appreciative of his insights and observations. Jim’s attention to detail, plot, dialogue, context and tone, not just to my books, but all the books, is outstanding, and his commitment and passion to Canadian literature of all genres are second to none.