By way of a change, I thought I’d put my family first, because I’m very much aware that when I’m in writing mode, it’s not a position my husband and children often see.
Thank you for your continued support, enthusiasm and love to:
Alex, for always celebrating the small successes with me, for the restorative hugs and for making me laugh; to Eleanor, for sharing your amazing insight, for asking all the right questions, and for your willingness to talk books at any hour of the day; to Garry, for working hard, never complaining about my late nights, and for the thousand cups of coffee delivered to my desk. And for living this book with me.
The Romaniacs, my writing sisters, who have the ability to pick me up, brush me down and set me in the right direction. They also make me laugh. Lots. The Romaniacs are Celia J Anderson, Jan Brigden, Sue Fortin, Debbie Fuller-White, Catherine Miller, Vanessa Savage, Lucie Wheeler, and me.
The experts; Katherine, Elaine, and Neil, and the hard-working, selfless heroes who devote themselves to keeping us safe. Thank you for your advice, your patience and diligence in answering all my questions. Any mistakes are mine.
My friends who talk through plotlines with me, bring chocolate to the house and keep my children occupied during the holidays when I’m in the edits cave – you’re fabulous and I thank you for your understanding. And for the chocolate. It is an essential ingredient in writing.
For the continued support from members of the Romantic Novelists’ Association, Off The Cuff, and Littoralis.
The readers, reviewers and bloggers for investing your time and energy into books and getting the word out there.
And thank you to the entire team at Choc Lit including the Choc Lit Tasting Panel (Kirsty M, Claire W, Karen M, Lizzy D, Linda W, Sigi, Sharon M, Kate A and Cindy T).
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