Mending Michael (30 page)

As usual, there are many people I’d like to thank for helping in some way with the creation of this story.

First, I’d like to thank my friend Emely for all her knowledge and wisdom about fostering a young child. Your help and insight played a tremendous factor in creating the events and emotions in this book. Emely, I haven’t found a heart kinder than yours. God bless you and thank you.

Second, I’d like to thank my truly amazing editor for always pointing my writing in the right direction. Sue Toth, you are wonderfully gifted and wise. Thank you.

Third, I’d like to thank Heather LaViola at Heather Lyn Photos for her awesome photography. Heather, your keen eye was exactly what was needed to make an awesome cover, and I can’t wait for the next books to be published to show off even more of your awesome photography. Thank you for the experience of a professional photo shoot and having a blast while we shot. You rock!

Fourth, I’d like to thank Niina Cord for designing the cover and knowing exactly what works for my books. Niina, you are awesome! Thank you so much.

Fifth, I’d like to thank my cover models – Sarah Grider and Anthony Cruz - for allowing me to put you guys through so much awkwardness. By the looks on the cover, no one would ever know. You guys were professional and amazing. Thank you.

Sixth, I’d like to thank my author friends Kathleen Ball, Amber Dane, Stefan Ellery, and Layla Hagen for all your support through the whole rigmarole of writing. Kathleen, Amber, Stefan, your just being there daily for me to vent has been priceless. And Layla, your support of my work does not go unappreciated. Thank you all.

Seventh, I’d like to thank all the readers out there that give my books a chance. Thank you so much for reading them.

Eighth, I’d like to thank my children – Matt, Sarah, Mary, and Christina – for their patience with me while I disappear inside my head to have conversations with people that they do not even see. My loves, thank you so much. I love you to the moon and back.

And saving the best for last, I’d like to thank my husband Johnny for his patience and understanding while I write away, leaving all the household duties for him. Johnny, thank you for allowing me to follow my dream. I love you for all eternity.

God, thank You for blessing me with an imagination.