Nets and Lies (31 page)

She spent 11 1/2 years educating the Youth of America aka teaching MS and HS English until she left to write full time in December 2012.

She also writes Young Adult fiction under the name Krista Ashe.

Thanks to God for his love, support, and staying with me in the dark times.

For my students of LMS, CMS, CVHS, AMS, and CHS: Thanks for inspiring me every day of my eleven year teaching career. Your laughter, your angst, your support, your love, and your mischief made my life better. Thanks for letting me being your Dead Poet’s Society Mr. Keating. I am forever touched and changed by each and every one of you.

To my critique partners: Kelli Maine, Emily Snow, and Michelle Valentine: Thank you for believing in this manuscript for the last three years. Thank you for making the book better, forcing me to dig deeper into the story, and for being willing to read numerous drafts! Golden Girls Book Tour 4-Ever

To Jennifer Smalley Wood—for your unfailing support and friendship over the years. For never forgetting Nets and Lies as your “favorite” manuscript even after your initial reading three years ago. Thanks for being willing to look at its reincarnations!! In all areas of my writing career, your cheerleading, support, and optimism have meant so, so much!!

To Hayley Vorholt for your Eagle Eyes and plot magic. Thanks for helping me make the story even better than I thought it could be. Your friendship and support both personally and professionally means so much to me. CF gals forever!!

To early readers Rebecca Rogers, Hannah Wylie, Rachele Mielke, and Debra Driza. Yes, it might have been years ago, but Nets and Lies would have never made it to this stage without you!! Big hugs and thanks for being amazing critique partners!!

To Michelle Eck for being “My Captain, My Captain” in all business savvy! But most of all for your friendship and your support!! BIG HUGS AND LOVE!!

Thanks to JB McGee for formatting help and being my master designer!! Also for your friendship.

To Cris Soriega Hadarly for your amazing support, friendship, and love. I couldn’t make it without you luvvie!!