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A Note From the Author

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Terry

Acknowledgments

I'd like to thank the following folks for their willingness to help with advice, information, and everything else that went into creating this novel. I'm neither a police officer, a medical expert, nor involved in the movie industry, so when writing about these topics, I rely on the expertise of others.

First, to my wonderful critique partners, Karla Brandenburg and Steve Pemberton, whose helpful feedback always makes me think. And most of the time, they're right.

To Wally Lind and the rest of the gang at Crimescene Writers. Although the entire group is a gold mine, in addition to Wally, I'd like to give an extra shout-out to Joe Collins and Wes Harris who are always willing to share their expertise.

To Scott Silverii, Lee Lofland, Josh Moulin, and Mark Hussey for their help with law enforcement details.

To Drs. DP Lyle and Jonathan Hayes for their medical consults. To Josh Moulin for his assistance with things cyberspace.

Thanks to Jessica Odell, Steve Pemberton, and Ramon Terrell for their guidance when it came to portraying movie making.

To those who follow my Facebook page and are willing to jump in with advice and suggestions, especially when it comes to naming characters. Also, to Theresa K. Hurley for participating in a Booklover’s Bench contest and winning the chance to name a character.

And, to my beta readers: Kara Conrad, Pamela Hargraves, Roswita Hildebrandt, John Kandel, Mary Kennedy, Kathy Raepple, Theresa Russ, Heidi Skinner, Barbara Tobey, and Meg Trager, for their willingness to read and give feedback on the draft of the manuscript. And an additional thank you to Barbara Tobey for suggesting
Seesaw for One
as the title of the movie being filmed in Mapleton.

Finally, thanks to my editor, Brittiany Koren of Written Dreams, and Dave Fymbo, my cover artist.

About the Author

Terry Odell began writing by mistake, when her son mentioned a television show and she thought she’d be a good mom and watch it so they’d have common ground for discussions.
Little did she know she would enter the world of writing, first via fanfiction, then through Internet groups, and finally in groups with real, live partners. Her first publications were short stories, but she found more freedom in longer works and began what she thought was a mystery. Her daughters told her it was a romance so she began learning more about the genre and craft. She belongs to both the Romance Writers of America and Mystery Writers of America.

Now a multi-published, award winning author, Terry resides with her husband and shelter dog in the mountains of Colorado. You can find her online at:

Her website -
http://terryodell.com

Her blog -
http://terryodell.com/terrysplace

Facebook -
http://www.facebook.com/AuthorTerryOdell

Twitter -
http://twitter.com/authorterryo

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