This is for the ones who are still reading all the way to the very end. You have inspired me, cheered me on, and continued reading the story, even when you ran out of tissues. Your love and support has given me more inspiration and motivation than you could ever imagine.
Just an Illusion – EP reader group, thank you for being a family. You make each day a fun adventure and are always excited to talk characters and ask questions. I adore each and every one of you.
Dee’s Dirty Divas – Thank you for loving my words enough to want to come hang out with me. I didn’t get to hang with the cool kids very often, and all of you are cool kids to me. I’m so blessed to have you as part of my tribe.
Dee’s Divine Divas – We may not check in like we used to, but you ladies will always be close to my heart. Thank you for being my friends. I love you.
Ashley Griffieth – Snoaher wants you to know that you’re the best. It’s hard to believe you found your way into my inbox five years ago and have become one of my best friends. I can’t imagine life without you in it. You’ve kicked some major personal victory ass the past two years, and I could not be prouder of you. I love you. Thank you for being my right hand and some days my left too.
Lyra Parish – Thank you for being my voice of reason and my sprint partner. I’m not sure this book would have been finished without your support. And thank you for loaning me Band of Brothers and Zinj. You’ve always been an amazing friend, and I’m so blessed to have you in my life.
Siobhan Davis – This series brought us together, and I’m thankful it did. I’ll never forget reading your email and am so happy you sent it. Thank you for loaning me Shawn Lucas. I can’t wait to see more of him and Eli in the future. You’ve been an amazing support, and I’m looking forward to seeing how much more our friendship will continue to blossom.
To the ladies at Foreword PR and InkSlinger PR – Thank you for all the love and devotion you’ve given this series. I know things have shifted from the beginning to the end, but I’m blessed to have had you in my corner. I look forward to all the great things ahead for all of us.
Tiffany Fox and Brenda Wright - Thank you for always being on my team even when I’m forever a last-minute Lucy with everything.
This is where it always gets a bit hard. There are so many beta readers and bloggers to thank, and I’d feel awful if I forgot anyone. For anyone who has ever shared on their blog or pages, reviewed a book, or beta read one for me, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I’m not always great at catching Facebook notifications, I’m better on Twitter and Instagram because they’re easier to follow. If I haven’t seen a post or liked it, please know it’s not a slight against you; it’s more of my lack of Facebook notifications working the way I’d like them to. Or my forgetful nature because brain surgery tends to wreak havoc on my memory at times, and that’s something that has never quite recovered. I am so thankful to have you in my corner. If you post something and want to be sure I see it, feel free to PM me on social media or shoot me an email via my website and I’ll definitely have eyes on it that way. I know your job is not easy, and with decreased visibility on social media, it’s even harder these days. Also, if you have reviews you’d like us to share to bring more eyes to your page or blog, please send them to me or to my PA and we will be happy to que them for sharing. (As long as they’re spoiler free.)
Lastly, to my family and friends – You may be last on this page but you’re always first in my heart. Thank you all for your love and support. I couldn’t do this without you. My husband and kids put up with some crazy mood swings, especially when I’m emotional and on a deadline. They may not understand the tears I cry with my characters, but they respect them all the same. I love you more than words can ever express.
XoXo,
Dee