Breaking Kate: The Acceptance Series (43 page)

The Sappy
Pages  AKA Thank You’s

There are a lot of people who helped me make this book a reality. First and foremost, my husband and kids, they are my whole world. They inspire me to want to be a better person. My husband, my high school sweetheart, encouraged me to keep going when I said repeatedly, “No one is going to want to read this book”.  Even better, he kept me from making a disastrous mistake in picking a pen name.  Yes, I write under a pen name; it’s necessary with teenagers in the house.  His constant advice was, “Pick a name you won’t flinch while saying when you’re sitting on Oprah’s couch.” Now, I’m under no crazy idea that is where I’ll be, but it is a sobering thought when you’re ready to name yourself something stupid. He kept me filled with coffee and tulips and his undying love for twenty-two years and that’s why he’s mine. They are the three people I love most in this world; they have my entire heart and soul in their hands. I could have never written a word without their love and encouragement.

MAK- It doesn’t matter how old we get, you will always be the Ethel to my Lucy. You have been my best friend and sister for thirty years and I love you more than words can express. Thank you for being my biggest supporter and for putting your own life on hold to read my book. I love you!

CAT- This girl right here is the reason why JLaw got the dedication page in my book. I don’t back down from a triple dog dare and neither does she. I’ve enjoyed our recent travels to lands I’ve never seen. Someday we’re going to do it for real.  Thank you so much for listening to me rant, complain, whine, and text my frustrations to you. Your encouragement is a big reason why I’m here and I love you for it so much!

KLR- YOU READ MY BOOK!  For the girl who hates to read I am honored that you read my book and even more so that you liked it! Even though I never see you as often as I like, when I do it’s like time has never passed. I love you now and always my friend.
Xoxo

Regina
Wamba – Thank you for my amazing cover! You are fantastic and I can’t imagine working with anyone else!

Tiffany Tillman- Editor and Blogger extraordinaire.
I think between you and I we saved the world from being afflicted by Murphy’s Law by catching it all ourselves the past few weeks. Even through it all we got an amazing job done. NAB – I’m thinking of getting it tattooed on my wrist so I always have a constant reminder. Thank you for a job well done and for talking me off the ledge!

D’s Divine Divas- Girls you know who you are and you are all AMAZING. The best street team a girl could ask for. We are small but mighty. Your love and encouragement means the world to
me. I don’t know how I will ever make it up to you, but just know you guys are in my heart always.

Can I just say that the bloggers are amazing…I have been helped by so many, but a few of them I really have to call out and thank. It’s not always easy trying to start off as an Indie Author and these girls and blogs have really gone the extra mile to help me.

Ashley Griffieth  from Reviewing Romance – You are a beta reader extraordinaire and always full of good advice.  So much love to you!  

Nadine
Colling and Tamara McRae from Hook Me Up Book Blog – The best cheerleaders, teaser makers and promoters around. I love you girls so much!

Stephanie Locke from Rude Girl Book Blog – Amazing! You have so much knowledge and were 100% willing to share it with me without a second thought. Thank you so much!

Natalie Catalano from Love Between the Sheets – You picked up this lost Indie author and led me in all the right directions. You will never know how grateful I am for all of your help getting my page off of the ground. I can’t wait to work with you again! Thank you so very much!

Derna
Hope Fearon  from BiblioBelles Book Blog – You are amazing! You are also my Re-Tweeting queen and I love it. Thank you so much for all your help!

Tabby Coots from Tabby’s Tantalizing Promotions – This girl knows a lot and answered so many questions for me. I will always be grateful for your help!
xoxo

Nanette Bradford from Nanette’s
Bookwhore-ish Obessions – Always willing to share and such a sweetheart. Thank you so much!

Jodi Murphy from Butterflies Books and Dreams – You gave me lots of advice in the beginning and answered all my questions even though I’m sure I was annoying you by that point. Thank you for your help!

There are so many more bloggers I could name, just know I appreciate you all and I thank you all so much for all of your help!

Author Sydney Lane – Thank you girl! You have been my question answerer, beta reader, and page promoting friend. You are the sweetest girl and I appreciate your help and your friendship!

Author Jessica Sorensen – For answering questions openly and just being so sweet. Thank you for referring me to Regina; she is amazing! I hope I get to see you again and talk more football.  Xoxo

Shawndra
Dias, Heidi Ryan, Sue Clement and Caterina Ayala – The four of you deserve your own shout out for being my biggest cheerleaders and supporters without a blog. I love you girls. Thank you so much for believing in me!

This one may seem a little weird but I don’t care. I have to thank Author Tina
Reber; that woman puts bad Indie etiquette on blast! I have learned so much from her posts of what not to do. I think I may have avoided social suicide by reading her posts. She knows I stalk her page and read her posts, and I have thanked her profusely—this is just a continuance of that. Thanks for speaking your piece and saving my ass!

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