I’m grateful. I’m happy. I’m lucky. Writing isn’t easy. Writing is hard. Writing can be so painful. But writing, while driving me crazy sometimes, also keeps me sane in a lot of ways. And even though I would write even if I had only a few minutes a day like I used to, I can dedicate much more time now thanks to my husband. And you have no idea how much he’s done while I was finishing up this book. Thank you for being you, Alex. I love you. And nope, I don’t think I’ll ever stop using your arms in my novels, I do love them too. (Don’t blush). The Two Ps, Plato the Dog and Peter The Cat have helped me too by forcing me to take breaks when I needed it and for being extra cuddly when I needed it too.
This book is the result of many months of search and doubts. And it wouldn’t be there without the help of my wonderful and talented critique partners. Thank you Riley Edgewood, Katy Upperman and Alison Miller for keeping me in check and for pushing me and for supporting me. You ladies rock. And as always our annual writing’s retreat helped me a whole lot! Thanks also to Cambria and Cristin for your insight and for helping me with that s-alliteration…
And thank you to my copy editor Stephanie Parent , who helps make my words shine.
Tracey gave me puppies on Twitter to motivate me. And all the members of my cozy nook have been extremely supportive and I love hanging out there and I’m grateful for them too.
Thank you to my family. I don’t see you as often as I want but I know you’re there. And I hope you know I’m there too.
Thank you to my friends, near and far. Your support means the world. And thank you for understanding when I’m holed up in my house, not able to move, not able to do anything except write.
And thank you to everyone reading this little book. It means the world.