Growing up, I thought an author would write “The End” and poof, the book would be published. That’s not…exactly…how it works.
Much like a child, a book needs a community to become all it should be (and I’m so very lucky to have a fabulous community).
From the very beginning, I have my amazing crit partners, Fiona Archer and Monette Michaels, who get the first crack at the manuscript, and then content editor Bianca Sommerland jumps in.
After that, there’s a back and forth between me, my wonderful Red Quill editors (Ekatarina Sayanova, Rebecca Cartee, and Tracy Damron-Roelle) and my incredible beta readers (Barb Jack, Marian Shulman, Lisa White, and JJ Foster). They’re the reason you’re not tripping over typos and wondering why the hero’s brown eyes somehow turned blue.
When, the baby…uh, book…is ready to leave the nest, it still needs support.
And there you all are, my awesome readers. You have my deepest appreciation for sending happy emails, for writing reviews, for giving shout-outs for the book. For your enthusiasm that keeps me returning to the keyboard.
Hugs and kisses go to my marvelous Facebook Shadowkittens who stay with me from book conception to after the release date—and the next book. From begging for stories for different characters (no, the Murphy brothers will not get a book) to answering polls and having the most intriguing book discussions. And keeping me laughing.
I love you all.