Blurred Lines (Behind Closed Doors Book 2) (25 page)

As for me, I live in Leeds, UK with my long suffering partner of thirteen years. I say long suffering for he puts up with my endless hours of sitting at a computer screen writing or putting up with me enjoying one of the best Christmas presents he’s ever bought me; a karaoke machine.

I’ve done a wide variety of things in my life. After graduating from university with a degree in New Media I am now full time digital project coordinator. Before I returned to education I’d worked at a fairground, a convenience store, a public house/restaurant both in the kitchen and waitressing. And I’d spent 8 years as an insurance agent before going into telemarketing in the healthcare industry.

My perfect holiday involves some kind of adventure and I’ve had the best experience ever swimming with dolphins in Mexico! I’ve climbed Mayan pyramids, been near the top of a volcano (thankfully dormant) in Tenerife and taken a Jeep safari through the Dominican mountains, awesome! And driven along some death-defying mountains on the Greek Island of Corfu.

But the best thing about being an author is that I get to have some great adventures without even leaving my door and I’ve never been happier than I am with all these characters invading my life. They have wonderful stories to tell and I can’t wait to share them with you.

Acknowledgements

There are several people I’d like to thank for their help and support during my writing journey.

Firstly my family, for never sugar coating anything and believing the only way someone will improve is by telling them the truth. It may have been hard for you to say some things but I needed to hear them. You have made me a better writer in doing so.

I have a special mention for Deborah Nam-Krane who has not only read and re-read and read Blurred Lines again over the last 3 years, but she’s always there to take away the stresses and strains of life as an author. Her feedback and support has been invaluable.

I’d also like to thank my amazing editors Annetta Ribken, who has been the most patient and understanding mentor throughout the entire editing process and beyond, and Samantha March, who joined my creative team on short notice and has helped bring Blurred Lines to you in less than ten weeks.

And I can’t forget my partner who still listens to me go on and on and on and… you get the point, about the cast of characters. So much in fact, he could probably write the next book for me (lol!). I wouldn’t be where I am, or who I am without him.

And finally, to my readers. Each and every one of you are important to me, and every email, post on Facebook, @mention on Twitter I receive from you is amazing and brightens my day. So, thank you for getting in touch and keep doing so… I promise to reply. And if you haven’t yet got in touch, email me at
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, find me on Facebook at
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, and tweet me
@erincawood
. I’d love to hear from you.

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If you are affected by domestic abuse, or would like further information in the USA visit the
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For more information and useful websites go to the dedicated page at
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