Never Been Ready (36 page)
Authors: J.L. Berg
I have to say, writing this section the first time around was a hell of a lot easier. There were far less people to thank! So, hold on tight, this could be a long ride.
First and foremost, I have to thank my husband. Chris, you are my biggest supporter and I wouldn’t be where I am without you. There hasn’t been a single day since the beginning of this journey that you haven’t supported me and my dream….pushing me when I needed it, letting me quit my job!! Simply put…you are amazing.
Secondly, I have to thank my kids who are the cutest little cheerleaders ever. Even though I will never be as cool as J.K. Rowling, I am the second coolest author in the world and their love inspires me everyday.
I have an amazing family as a whole. Thank you so much to my parents, especially to my father for NOT reading my books. I greatly appreciate that. Mom - Thanks for being you. Jason - thanks for reading your little sister’s romance books, even if it’s creepy.
Leslie, my BFF…there wouldn’t be a Leah if I hadn’t met you. New writers often write what they know, and when I started writing Clare’s journey, I gave her a best friend….you. Now, Leah has her own story, but she was born from us, the raddest friendship ever.
Carey Heywood….thanks for not being a dill hole. Seriously. I’m so glad we live so close and have so much in common. It would have sucked if you were lame. Thanks for bitch sessions, and the strategy sessions.
To my beta readers - you freaking rock. Like hard. Evette Ashby, Michelle Kannan, Christy Towzen, Carey Heywood, Dixie Daniels and Whitney Baer.
Blogs…oh my gawd, there are so many I need to thank. TotallyBooked - Jenny and Gitte, you girls gave me wings, Tyhada Reads, Sassy Girls Books, Sinfully Sexy Book Review, Reader’s Candy, All Romance Review, The Rockstars of Romance, Anna’s Attic, Three Chicks and their Books, Jessica’s Book Review and My Daily Romance. There are about a thousand more.
Writing a book is only half the battle. A super, epic size thank you goes to my editors - Jovana Shirley and Ami Deason for both working so hard to help produce the best possible version of NBR. It really was a team effort.
A book wouldn’t be complete without a cover, and I have the most amazing team behind my cover. A big thanks to my models, Zach McClease and Jaclyn Rutland for suffering through the cold to bring Declan and Leah to life, and to my photographer Kelsey Keeton for once again being so amazingly talented. Sarah Hansen - thank you for being you. Seriously, my cover is gorgeous. A big thanks to my formatter Self Publishing Editing Service and Formatting for making the inside look as pretty as the outside.
I also have to thank my agent, Jill Marsal. Thank for the countless hours of advice and for helping me find my “hook”. You push me to be a better me, and for that, I cannot thank you enough.
Lastly, I have to thank my readers. Without you, I wouldn’t be on this crazy and wild ride, living my dream every, single day. Keep believing in romance, and I’ll keep writing it!
J.L. Berg is a California native living in the South. She’s married to her high school sweetheart and they have two beautiful girls that drive them batty on a daily basis. When she’s not writing, you will most likely find her curled up with her iPad reading, in a yoga studio or devouring anything chocolate.
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Other titles:
When You're Ready
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