Acknowledgments
When I was young, it was a trying task for me to read. I would sit and stare at the pages with a blank expression. The words never reached my mind and I couldn’t grasp the meanings. I thank my seventh-grade teacher for recommending the Twilight Series, for it transported me into the world of reading and writing.
In eighth-grade, I began writing poorly written stories with my friend as a joke. However, I grew to love it and continued to pursue my passion. I want to thank all my high school friends (you know who you are!) for always reading and supporting my books.
I want to thank the crew from Limitless Publishing. You guys have made this process easy. Thank you for always being quick to answer questions and making my dream a reality!
I want to thank my cousins, Ruthie and Keller, for being strong advocates of my work. With every chapter updated, I could practically see them pulling out their phones to read my material. Without their support and constant praise, I might not have had the drive to continue writing.
I want to thank my brothers, Bradley and Michael, for never doubting me or my dreams. They always supported the fact that I wanted to be an author and never told me to dream a little smaller.
Jenna, my sister-in-law, has overcome many life-threatening obstacles and endured so much. Yet, every day, she smiles. She is a strong woman and I am inspired by her. She is in the heart of all my stories…she is the woman I always endeavor my female leads to portray at the end.
I want to thank my dad for being a provider for my brothers and me, allowing us to pursue our dreams.
All my fans have most definitely contributed to my direction in writing. All their comments and reviews have left a large impact. I thank each and every one of them for reading the material that I post and giving great feedback. My main purpose for writing is to impact the lives of my readers, and to be given fan mail saying I am doing just that encourages my creative heart and mind!
We all have role models in our lives: a celebrity, a historical figure, or most commonly a family member. My grandfather, Ken Hyde, has always been my biggest inspiration. His story, filled with trials and tribulations, has taught me to never give up. We may be in a valley, but the good news is that we will soon stand atop a mountain. My grandfather has a strong passion for literature and writing, and I am glad I had him as my first editor! My breath was practically out of my lungs as I awaited his thoughts for Enlightened. It was as if an actor was awaiting to see if they will have a callback! Thank you, Ken Hyde, for loving me and my books.
The last person I would like to thank and acknowledge is my mother. There is not a doubt in my mind, that without her constant love and support, that I would not be where I am as an author. She has read and edited every chapter of every book I’ve written. While writing Enlightened, we would stand around the island in our kitchen and I would ask for her advice with the smallest of details. My mother never failed to jump at the opportunity to help me. All I am is because of you, Mom. I love you, Forever!