Music and Lies (George and Finn Book 1) (22 page)

Acknowledgements

Grateful thanks to Pia Fenton who has supported me through so many years of writing and from whom I’ve learnt so much – for her friendship as well as her assistance.

Writing buddies Gwen Kirkwood, Mary Smith and Zana Bell have proved invaluable encouragement through tough times. My wonderful editor Claire Watts has shown me how to bring out the strengths of a story and spot all those errors I just couldn’t see (any remaining ones are completely my own). The Paisley Piranhas have been a great boon to me and given me the drive to bring this novel to publication. Thank you one and all!

I would also like to mention the Romantic Novelists Association and express my appreciation to them for teaching me so much about writing, and introducing me to so many wonderful writing friends.

Although she is no longer with us, a special thanks to my late agent Dorothy Lumley for her wise advice and her belief in my writing.

And last, but definitely not least, special thanks to my (mostly) patient husband and two amazing, supportive sons, whose interest in music festivals gave

me the starting idea for this book.

Coming in Summer 2015

Bright Lights and Lies

The second in the George and Finn series

When George and Finn meet again in the summer holidays, will the spark between them still be there?

And can they just have fun, or will family, and crime, and other people’s troubles get in the way

once again?