Ashley, as I sit here writing this (Ha!) … you are more than my editor. You are my friend. I can’t imagine going through this process with anyone else. Your patience with my quirks (i.e. – dashes), your lengthy explanations (I could write a book with everything you taught me!), and your cat stickers to my dog stickers were so appreciated. You pushed me without mercy, you encouraged me without relent. Your notes were spot on, insightful, and often times hilarious. You’re the best!
Michele, I appreciate you so much. I know you don't want to hear that and you are probably telling me to hush right now, but it must be said! Your honesty and attention to detail came at a time when I had never needed it more. Thank you for your weekend and for giving me your feedback … and that one line. I now know who I need to go to when I need to make things hotter! Ha! Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Seraphina, I will always think of you as “The Guru”. You have been so willing to help me through this process, to share your knowledge with this rookie. I’ve always loved you, you know that. But I hope you know that I also respect you as a person. Your heart is beautiful and I’m honored to call you a friend. Now where’s that Gresham County t-shirt? Kidding … ish. <3
Suzie, thank you for being one of the sweetest souls I know. You amaze me on so many levels—your writing, your baking, your sense of humor … and your willingness to jump in and help me navigate this new world. I am so thankful we found each other, although I feel like I’ve known you forever. You’ve provided me with an entire soundtrack to my life. ;) I’ve not managed to take that one song off of repeat yet …
Lauren, you have always been and always will be one of my favorites. You have a million things going and still manage to remember the important dates in my life. You amaze me, you inspire me, and your friendship means the world to me.
Rebecca, you render me speechless! Your willingness to read my story and offer feedback in the middle of everything you have going on takes my breath away. I appreciate your time, your expertise, and your opinions more than you’ll ever know! Maybe one of these summers we can hook up for lunch. It is such a small world …
Jennifer W, I see now why you are always booked! Your insight changed this book in a very literal way. Thank you for taking the time to read it and for giving me such amazing feedback. Your eye is unmatched! Your check-ups on both my sanity and plot made me smile many times over. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Lisa with TrulySchmexy Promotions, your patience with me and my mess-ups is beyond impressive. Your professionalism knows no bounds, your ability to stay on top of everything even when I can’t makes you one of the best in the business. Thank you for your help in getting The Exception out there (with the right attachments! facepalm). I appreciate you more than you’ll ever know, lady!
Jessica D, your encouragement and love of Charlie Hunnam has been SUCH a help through this process! I am so glad fate brought us together. Okay, maybe Sweet Addiction brought us together. Ha! Thank you for everything. I appreciate you and your picture files! <3
Ninfa, Emersyn, Stephanie “Tejas Girl”, Mindi, and Tessie, your early excitement of this book has made me smile! Your messages and comments have rejuvenated me many times throughout the past couple of months. Thank you so much for your friendship and for being you! I love you all!
Sarah Prais, thank you for your Spanish consult. Heaven knows what it would have said if you hadn’t stepped in.
Christine from Perfectly Publishable, this rookie appreciates your patience, professionalism, and work ethic in getting this project complete the best and prettiest way possible! Thank you for making this process amazing.
Stacey, isn’t the world a crazy place? We found each other on Twitter and our friendship just merged into real life. I wish I had known you were in my part of the world sooner! I would have loved to have dinner with you, my beautiful friend! Your words encourage me, your strength amazes me. You are light in my life. I love you in so many ways.