Every time I finish writing a book, I pause to reflect on how many people are involved in the entire process from the moment the seeds of an idea begin to develop until the reader is holding the book in her hands. The number of people involved can be mind-boggling, especially when writing a book feels like such a solitary task. I’d like to take a moment to thank a few of these wonderfully supportive people I’m lucky enough to have surrounding me.
Thank you to my husband, kids, and extended family members who have been very understanding when I’ve needed to miss time together to finish the book by my deadline. It’s never a pleasant task to plant myself in front of the laptop rather than spend time with family, but your enthusiasm and understanding makes everything a little easier. I appreciate you more than words can express.
Thank you to fellow Regency author and critique partner Heather Boyd. Her feedback has been invaluable. From the first page to the last, she has been with me during this entire process.
A special thank you to my street team, the Social Graces. Not only do the ladies help spread word about my stories, they are excited about my current projects. Sometimes an author needs an extra boost of encouragement to keep going, and these ladies are a godsend.
Next, I would like to thank the group at Sourcebooks who create beautiful covers, edit my work, and help make my books visible to historical romance readers: Cat Clyne, editor; Skye Agnew, production editor; and Becca Smith, publicist. These women are just the tip of the iceberg. There are many others involved behind the scenes, but Cat, Skye, and Becca are there for me whenever I need help, and they make this experience a very pleasant one.
Finally, I would like to thank my agent, Nephele Tempest, for lending her expertise. She is a delightful person to know, and her support is equally important and appreciated.