BAD WICKED TWISTED: A Briarcrest Academy Box Set (117 page)

THERE ARE SO many fantastic people in the indie world that made this journey possible. Please know that my gratitude in no way lessens as the list continues.

For my mom who always believed in me. Since I was small, she told me to fly, and I think I have.

For my father, the ultimate storyteller. I know he looks down from heaven and chuckles at the scenarios I’ve managed to come up with in my writing.

For my husband who has stood by me every step of the way. You and me, babe…against the world.

For my author friend Lisa N. Paul—you keep me giggling and are my touchstone in the indie world. I can’t imagine a world with us not being friends.

For Debi Barnes—you are a gem of a blogger and an even better friend. Thank you for all your help with Sebastian.

For Kahlen Aymes—we met in New York and became instant friends. I adore you and your guidance has helped smooth the way in the indie world.

For Rachel Blaufeld—I so wish we lived close to each other! Thank you for always being there.

For Lisa N Paul, Angela Graham, Erin Noelle, and Megan Smith—you ladies are icons of indie, and I appreciate you taking the time to read about Violet and Sebastian.

For all the people who sacrificed time to make my cover one of a kind: Sommer Stein of Perfect Pear Creative and Drew Leighty, the gorgeous guy who graces the cover.

For Rachel Skinner of Romance Refined, my awesome editor.

For Julie Deaton—thank you for proofreading! Glad we met in Atlanta!

For Amanda Phillips—thank you for proofreading! So happy we connected!

For Stephanie DeLamater Phillips of Stephanie’s Book Reports who took my blog tour and cover reveal and made it fabulous; for Heather Davenport of Naughty and Nice Book Blog who worked tirelessly with me. For Lydia of HEA Bookshelf for hosting my release party and making it fantastic!

For Miranda Arnold of Red Cheeks Reads: my wonderful and talented helper. So happy we connected through our love of
Very Bad Things
. Thank you for all your hard work.

For Ali Hymer: my ST leader and awesome graphics lady. We met in Vegas and I can’t wait to see you again. We will party in Seattle 2016!

For Julie Titus of JT Formatting: the best formatter out there. I appreciate you so much! :)

For the ladies of Sassy Savvy Fabulous PR: Melissa and Sharon and Liz…you really are the best in the business!

For my Briarcrest Academy Chicks: as my street team, you may be last on this list, but you are the BEST. You picked me up when I got knocked down and made me laugh when I needed it the most. I can’t thank you enough for the time and energy you put into getting the word out. Thank you all for every shout out, every graphic you made, every sweet word of encouragement or post. We’ve had some hilarious conversations this past year…I’m still giggling…you know the ones!
Very Twisted Things
is my love letter to you. Mwah!

If I’ve left anyone out, please forgive me. I promise to make it up in Book 4. And yes, it will be Spider’s book!

I love you all! :)