To check out more music from ‘Fears’ please follow the links below.
They are an AMAZING band and my cousin just so happens to be the lead singer!!! ;)
To purchase on iTunes: https://itun.es/gb/pNiJJ
Check out the website: http://www.wearefears.com
To listen to them live: http://soundcloud.com/fearslive
Acknowledgements
A huge thank you to my husband, Stephen, for encouraging me to write about a topic so personal to me. You always push me to better myself, and I love how you love me for the person I am—flaws and all. You have seen me through the good times but especially the bad. When I go through times of struggle and I feel things gets too much, you pull me back and you never let me fall. Thank you for showing me the world, especially taking me to Italy for over two years. Without that amazing experience, I would not know what it felt like to walk along the Ponte Vecchio. I wouldn’t know what the River Arno looked and smelled like, and I would not know any Italian!!!
Ti amo, tesoro.
To my parents for always being there for me. I have put you through the ringer a few times in my life with my issues, and I know how much it upset you. But I am so thankful you guys are my “folks.” I couldn’t ask for better role models in life. You are truly my best, and most treasured, friends.
And a special shout out to my dad for being my dedicated proofreader and cheerleader in my times of utter despair! I know SF isn’t like IAMB. It doesn’t have a high body count and a plethora of Harleys, but you helped me all the same. You are also the best psychologist EVER!!! Thank you for helping me with both Austin and Lexi’s mental states.
To my amazing beta readers, Kelly, Thessa, Lynn, Becca, Kia, and Rachel. Thank you for your invaluable feedback. I hope you see some of your suggestions and comments put into the final draft. You guys have been there from the start, and I am forever grateful. On to the next one!
To my amazing Bama editor, Cassie. As always, an absolute pleasure to work with you. You are amazing at what you do.
To Lysa, my wicked web designer. I love you. You make me laugh. That is all. ;)
To Liz, my amazing literary and entertainment agent. I am so happy we have finally jumped into this together. You have been so patient and so unbelievably understanding with me through this crazy new author world I’ve found myself in, and I cannot wait to see where our future leads us!
To Damon and Alisha at Damonza for creating the most beautiful book covers for me. You get it so perfect every single time.
To Jason and Marina for the incredible formatting services you always provide. Thank you.
To the wonderful Tracey-Lee and Kerri for running Tillie’s Hot Coles. You are so close to my heart. I love you both to the moon and back. I appreciate you both so much, and I don’t know how to say thank you enough! You are my superstars!
And finally, a HUGE shout out to certain bloggers who have been such an amazing support to me over this past year. Jenny and Gitte from Totallybooked. You do so much for me and pimp my books so hard. I love you guys… lots!!!! I think Ky and Flame may love you both too… ;)
Kelly from Have Book Will Read, for not only spreading the word on my books, but for putting together incredible book tours for my novels. Oh, and for being my glamorous assistant in Edinburgh (along with the fabulous Joanne). You are so selfless in helping us authors and one hell of a lovely gal! Loves ya! Oh, and you have THE BEST beta notes—so precise!
And last but not least, the lovely Thessa from Sweet Spot Book Blog. What can I say, hun? You were one of the first people to ever give my books a chance, to give me a chance, and since then, you have become my personal cheerleader, beta reader extraordinaire, and also a helluva good friend. You are so full of sunshine, and I thank God every day that I met you. Our conversations always make me smile, and you’ve, more than often, talked me down off the ledge. Plus, I hope you like that Austin went to the 49ers for you! You rock, lady… hard! I may even gift Flame to you in thanks! Shh… don’t tell Maddie! Or Gitte! ;)
A huge THANK YOU to all the bloggers who have dedicated their time to review and spread the word on my books. I don’t know how you do all you do, but I am beyond grateful. SO grateful. You will never know just how much.
And to my readers. I don’t even know what to say regarding your endless enthusiasm, support, and dedication.
You are my world, my soul mates, my friends…
Bloody hell, I just friggin’ love you, guys!
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