Acknowledgements

There are so many people to thank. First and foremost my agent, Caroline Sheldon, who is always at hand to advise and support me when I have my wobbles. What would I do without her? My publisher, Pan Macmillan, who has been so generous with contracts for further books and behind me as I write my sagas. My lovely editor, Caroline Hogg, and the equally lovely Louise Davies, who is standing in for Caroline during her maternity leave – it is great to be able to work with you both. I mustn’t forget Jayne Osborne, who is always there at the end of an email. I have the most wonderful publicists – ED PR Ltd, who do their utmost to let the world know about my books and Bethan James, who looks after me. I must mention Annie Aldington who does such a wonderful job narrating my audiobooks, bringing ‘the girls’ to life. The covers of my books are so true to the time of the stories. A big thank you to Mel Four and the team who are behind the production of all my books. Thank you all.

Writing is never a solitary occupation, whatever our readers imagine. In this day and age we are only a password away from the many groups of readers and fellow writers. Thank you to the readers of The Saga Girls, Readers and Writers and Bloggers group for your continued support. A very special thank you goes to a very secret group of saga writers, The Strictly Saga Girls. We share secrets, cry on each other’s shoulders and cheer each other on, as well as share successes. I couldn’t do without any of you xx

I must give a shout-out to my students at The Write Place creative writing school. I’ve known many of you for a good number of years and have cheered you on as you climb that ladder to writing successes. Long may your successes continue and long may the celebration cakes appear each week!

Last but not least, my long-suffering husband, Michael. He is always there to put up with my moaning and to remind me of my deadlines and to stop watching Tipping Point and The Chase and to get on with my work.

From reports we read in the newspapers that show our dream job it appears I am living the dream, as ‘writer’ is always at number one. Lucky me! Thank you all for keeping this writer in work and cheering her on xx