Love's Second Chance (19 page)

For pointing out what was wrong and sometimes, how to get it right, I thank the beta readers of one of the several drafts of this novel including Neefemi, Kiru Taye, Juanita and Shenaim, whose fantastic comments guided the book process.

For showing me such awesome love and support, and helping with the distribution of my first book, A Heart to Mend, I thank all my family and in-laws, the Okotcha and Akinsoto families, far and near. Ada, Fumnanya and Chi were very encouraging with their words as they gave early thumbs up to one of the drafts of this novel. Thanks to Fumns for telling me she cried while reading the book. You made my day.

Finally and chiefly, I thank my husband, who inspires me with his love and makes me believe in romance every day. You give me the wings with which to fly. I love you.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Myne Whitman is a pen name. She was born and raised in Enugu, Nigeria, where she spent most of her time, studying, reading and daydreaming or climbing trees and playing with the boys. She has a Master’s degree in Public Health Research but has now returned to her childhood dream of spinning stories. Writing and blogging full-time, she volunteers as an ESL tutor for a local charity, and critiques with the Seattle Eastside Writers Meet-up.

She is Nigerian and believes in the use of the internet and social media to promote the book industry and literacy levels in the country. To this end, she facilitated the Publisher’s Forum at the 2010 Garden City Literary Festival, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, on "Social Media and the Book Publishing Industry". She is also the founder and managing editor of a critique and networking website,
www.NaijaStories.com
, for those that read, write or publish Nigerian stories.