Between the Pages: A Novel (25 page)
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Authors: Amanda Richardson
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Acknowledgements
To my readers… *sigh*… you are
the best.
This book was hard to write. I’d written half of
two other books
(yes, that’s right) after
The Realm of You
. I wanted the next one to be perfect. I agonized everyday. Were these stories good enough for you guys? I didn’t know. But your kind words kept me motivated when I wanted to quit. I’d just gotten married and I experienced the world’s worst writer’s block. When I posted something on my Facebook about that, you all came together and encouraged me. I received messages and emails. You poured your optimism into me. Your words lifted me. And immediately after, this book was born. So thank you.
Marion, you were the breath of fresh air that this book needed. Thank you, a thousand times over, for your insightful editing and your invaluable suggestions. You saw the book that I wanted this to be, and you helped me get there. This book is so much better because of you. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Karen, thank you for the proofreading. Your eagle eyes caught things I would’ve missed, and your suggestions were spot on. Thank you for helping me perfect the words I love so much!
Becky and Stephanie, thank you for reading this book way back in its first form. I will be forever grateful for your suggestions, tips, and advice. You feedback was excellent.
To my parents… your endless support is everything I need to keep moving forward. And to my in-laws, THANK YOU for being the best in-laws ever. And my new sisters! I love you all so much.
And lastly, to my husband, who
always
reads the shitty first draft without complaint. Who not only gets
excited
to read the early versions of my books, but who does so with valuable feedback and tell-it-like-it-is advice. Peter, I love you so much. This is the first book I’ve published since we were married, and I can honestly say, marrying you was the best thing I ever did. “You’re in my bones and my blood and my heart. I’d have to tear myself open to ever let you go.” Yes, I totally just used a quote from the book. ;)
About the Author
Amanda Richardson is an award-winning travel writer turned indie author living in Los Angeles with her husband and two cats. When she’s not writing or reading (which, let’s be honest, accounts for 95% of her free time), she can be found Googling cheap flights to places she’s never been, talking to her cats, or obsessing over the British Royal Family. Fun fact: her first novel is about the Tudors. One day maybe, after a lot of wine, she might find the courage within her to publish it!
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http://www.amandarichardsonauthor.com
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