THANK YOU
This book could not exist in any form had I not lived the life I lived… experienced the things I experienced… and loved the people I loved. This story (per usual) is influenced by a lot of real events and people from my past.
To the real Jack Carter , thank you for being such a cocky asshole in college and screwing it all up so that I had good material to work with for this story. Lol I’m so happy we’re still friends. xo
Meli, what would I do without my soul sister and all of our college memories? I don’t know and I don’t ever wanna. I love you. xo
I have to give a very special thank you to all the girls and authors in BA- especially the one’s who let me “ borrow ” their names and use them in this book. You guys have changed my life for the better with your support, excitement and word of mouth. I sincerely cannot thank you enough for all your awesomeness. Please know how much I appreciate it- and you. How awesome was Chicago ?! :)
A few bloggers deserve an extra special thanks- Gitte & Jenny from Totally Booked, Maryse from Maryse.net, Lori from Lori’s Book Blog, Ana from Ana’s Sexy Attic, Lisa from Lisa’s Reads, and Mollie Harper from Tough Critic Reviews- these women have influenced thousands of readers to look beyond the books you can only find on the shelves of stores, and read Indie/Self Published authors instead. Ladies, you change the lives of readers and authors every . single . day. The publishing landscape is shifting and you’re a big part of the reason why. Thank you so much for that. <3
Rebecca Donovan (my beautiful and graceful fairy friend in human form - where do you hide your wings? ) , Michelle Warren (aka the longest, best and most beautiful eyes/eyelashes known to mankind) , Shannon Stephens ( one of the most kind and strongest people I know) , Colleen Hoover (my author soulmate) , Jillian Dodd (my mother f’n partner in crime. Who needs sleep in Chicago ? NOT.US.) , Tarryn Fisher (my angsty little nymph )… Thank you ladies for reminding me why I love my fellow Indie (and ex-indie) authors so.damned.much. I feel lucky to be in this brave new world with you all .
Jenny Aspinall, thank you for your opinions, your help, your suggestions, your genius, talent, love and friendship. I appreciate your support and belief in my writing more than I can express with mere words. Thank you for existing. xo
Lori , Sam & Sali - Thanks for always having this bitch’s back. I love you.
Melissa Mosloski- you are a freaking rockstar! Thank you for all your little catches and pointing out some obvious things I’d forgotten. You helped me make the book better and I appreciate it so much. :)
Thank you to my family and friends for your continued support and belief in me. You know who you are.
Thank you to my editor Pam, who takes me awesome story and literally makes it AWESOMER! I would have crappy books without you.
And to Ryan S. , Dom P. , & Chris B.- thank you for all the feedback and help with baseball related questions when I needed you ( you know, when you weren’t busy giving me crappy advice). H a !
A baseball player and a baseball team is a dynamic unlike anything or anyone else. I truly hope I’ve done it justice. Lord knows I tried.