Sisters in Love (Snow Sisters, Book One: Love in Bloom Series #1) (27 page)

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LOVE IN BLOOM RELEASE:

SISTERS IN BLOOM,
Snow Sisters
,
Book Two

Expected publication date October 9, 2013

Writing
Sisters in Love
has been a
wonderful experience for me, and I’ve become tremendously attached
to the characters, which means that readers can look forward to
four more Snow Sisters novels. First and foremost, I’d like to
thank my readers. You inspire me to dig deeper and reach further to
bring you a variety of books with characters that remain with you
long after you’ve read the last words.

I am blessed to work with a fantastic
editorial team: Kristen Weber has not only been a constant in my
writing life, but she is always available for guidance, advice, and
support. Kristen, your friendship, editorial skills, and your
willingness to push me to give my readers more are only part of
what make you a true gem, and I am so thankful to be among your
clients. Penina Lopez, you are as meticulous as you are
professional, and without your efforts my book would be filled with
homonyms and my readers would not be pleased. I’m grateful for your
time, energy, advice, and guidance. Colleen Albert, you are so much
more than a top-notch editor. You are a friend and colleague, and
your support means the world to me.  Thank you.

There are certain people who have spent
countless hours listening to me gush over character crushes and
worry over details. You’ve pushed, pulled, coddled, teased, and set
me straight too many times to count. Each of you is my daily
lifeblood: Hilde Alter, I could not have written a damn thing
without having been your daughter. You’ve always believed in me,
and you made me believe in myself. Thank you. Kathleen Shoop, you
and I have grown up together in this publishing world. Thank you
for your wisdom and your friendship. Stacy Eaton, Amy Manemann,
Emerald Barnes, Clare (Rachelle) Ayala, Bonnie Trachtenberg, Wendy
Young, Christine Cunningham, G. E. Johnson, and Natasha Brown, aka
Sis, not only do I know that each of you has my back, but you keep
me sane, and I treasure our little family. Russell Blake, you never
fail to make me laugh, you provide a basis for competition, and you
push me past my boundaries, but mostly, you just
get it
.
You’re a hell of a writer and a hell of a friend. Thank you.

I’m a social media addict, and I appreciate
each of my friends and fans for indulging me, encouraging me, and
inspiring me on Facebook and Twitter. I look forward to our chats
and jokes, and I am so thankful for each of you.

Regina Starace, thank you for creating the
perfect cover for the Snow sisters. I am honored to work with you.
Jane Porter, it means the world to me that you read and enjoyed
Sisters in Love. Thank you for your generosity. Kian Vencill, Pat
Fordyce, Deb Shanley, and Kathie Shoop, thank you for reading early
versions of this book, for providing valuable feedback, and for
your unrelenting friendship and your support. 

No author writes alone, and no author
succeeds alone. I am blessed to have a tremendous support team of
writers, bloggers, and readers. Team PIF (Team Pay-It-Forward) is
the best damn street team around, and I adore each and every one of
you. You’re talented, generous, and you never fail to make me
smile. Thank you.

I am married to the best man on the planet.
Hands down, he is the most supportive, loving, generous,
intelligent, and patient man I know, not to mention he makes me
laugh night and day. Les, you never complain when I’m locked away
with my keyboard, or when I tell you I’ve fallen in love with
another fictional man. You laughed when I started writing romance
and I asked you to start wooing me like fictional heroes do—and
then you did it. You own my heart and soul, and I adore you. Thank
you for supporting my dreams and for sharing my life.

No one feels the brunt of my crazy hours like
my children do. They eat takeout more than they should, and they
laugh at me when my characters make me angry. Here’s to you, kids.
I love you all.

Melissa Foster is an award-winning,
International bestselling author. Her books have been recommended
by USA Today's book blog, Hagerstown Magazine, The Patriot, and
several other print venues. She is the founder of the
Women’s
Nest
, a social and support community for women, and the
World Literary Café
. When
she's not writing, Melissa helps authors navigate the publishing
industry through her author training programs on
Fostering Success
.
Melissa hosts Aspiring Authors contests for children, and has
painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick
Children in Washington, DC.

Visit Melissa on her
website
, chat with her
on 
The Women's Nest
, or social
media. Melissa enjoys discussing her books with book clubs and
reader groups, and welcomes an invitation to your event.

www.MelissaFoster.com