Authors: Giovanna Fletcher

Dream a Little Dream (34 page)

Sometimes frightening us away from the darkness that we need clarity on, sometimes pushing us towards the light.

They’re guides to what could be and what we can achieve when our inhibitions are removed, but it’s up to us to take from them what we wish – we can ignore them, or we can act on them.

After months of dreaming about Brett – the beautiful, funny, manly, goofy piece of perfection to my right, I decide to act on them.

I pounce on him. My lips are on his before he can say another word.

Acknowledgements

A huge thank you to the following awesomely cool folk:

Hannah Ferguson – there’s a reason I always put you first in these things and that’s become you’re the one I send emails of self-doubt to and possibly drive insane. You’re amazingly kind, thoughtful and encouraging and I couldn’t ask for a better agent. Thanks for believing in me!

To everyone at The Marsh Agency and Hardman & Swainson, for making everything easy and for talking about my books even though we’ve never officially met.

Team Penguin! Maxine Hitchcock, Kimberley Atkins, Celine Kelly (although you’re no longer actually in the office I’ll include you in the team), Katie Sheldrake, Hattie Adam-Smith (welcome to the team), Beatrix McIntyre, Fiona Brown, the sales team and everyone in the Penguin building who’s ever been nice to me.

To everyone on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Tumblr who has messaged me lovely things – I hope you realize how much those words spur me to keep doing this!

My lovely friends – I’ve not hung out with you all in so long because I’ve been writing this book (that’s dedication). PLEASE can we go eat cake now?!

My wonderful family – Mum, Dad, Giorgie, Mario, Debbie B, Chickpea, Bob and Carrie! You’re all superb and I love you dearly. Thanks for being so understanding, loyal and for always bringing dinner when you come over.

Debbie Fletcher – this book would not have happened without you looking after Buzz. Thank you for pouring so much love into your grandson – it really helps to ease off the mummy guilt knowing he’s having so much fun with you and Bob.

Tom and Buzz, my two dudes. You are my world and everything I’ve ever dreamt of having in my life. My love for you knows absolutely no bounds. Long may the love and laughter continue!