Sparked (The Metal Bones Series Book 1) (30 page)

Acknowledgements

I would like to thank
you
for taking to the time to read my book and give my story a chance. I’d also like to thank the following people for being a part of life and for being one of the many pillars that holds me up:

Mary: For reading this book when I first started, six years ago, when it wasn’t in the best of shape.

Aubrie: For being my concert buddy, voice of reason, and showing me the awesomeness that is Wynwood.

Jenny: We have been through a lot of things, in different ways, but our connection will always be permanent.

Monica: You have such a natural talent for helping people find their way back to happy. And thank you for guiding me along the way!

Amy: For being there. And for listening. And for helping find what I needed.

Angel: I quote, “Pitch it to me b*tches!” I never did work up the nerve to say that in front of an editor/agent.

Melanie: The planets decided it was time to align themselves and bring you back in my life. They knew I would need you. And I did. I can never say thank you enough!

Vicky: I don’t even know where to start?! For helping me make my website. For picking up my calls in the morning. For helping me with my bio. For critiquing and bouncing ideas off each other. For convincing me to go to conferences. And for always being optimistic when there were way more reasons to be pessimistic.

Kim: For our writing retreats. For pushing me to go deeper with my plotting. And our obsession with YA TV shows!

Kristin: For my amazing book TITLE! And never complaining about housing our critique groups.

Rosie: For having the best laugh in the world!!!!

Aladdin: For destroying my face with kisses every time I walk in the door. For loving me unconditionally. For turning my bad days into happy ones. You da best puppy ever!

Andreas: For never giving up on me. For never stopping with your love for me. For thinking all my jokes are funny. And embracing all my slightly unusual qualities.

Mom & Dad: Thank you for being supportive since day one and believing, six years ago, that this day would come for me. Not all authors have the faith of their parents and I am so grateful I have yours.  Thank you for being my biggest promoters!

Debby: For spending all your time taking my rough draft and turning it into a masterpiece. It needed a lot of help and you signed on. Thank you.

Mirta: I saved you last for a reason. After having met you, I believe therapists are the most undervalued resource in this world. If everyone had someone to listen to them, guide them, teach them effective communication, and teach them how to believe and love their inner self, the world would be so close to perfect. You have no idea how much you mean to me. You guided me with removing my hands from eyes and, therefore, showed me the world.