Shattered and Shaken (21 page)

About the author

Born and raised in Nashville, TN. I'm a mother to two boys and a beautiful baby girl. I'm a nursing student, mother, wife, cook, chauffeur. I love all things books. I enjoy losing myself in my writing, but I'm also my biggest critic. I enjoy manicures, chocolate, ladies night in, and having a nice glass of wine:)

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Acknowledgements

First, I want to give thanks to God, without him I am nothing, nonexistent. He provides me with the knowledge and ability to write. To my husband and children that have had a mother MIA for the last five months, I love you more with each passing second. I’ve missed time with you that I can never get back, but you continue to support me- thank you.

Second, I want to thank the most bad ass pimpette Melissa G. for guiding me through all the craziness that comes with being an author, and for pimping me from day one. Not only have you became my cover designer, my pimpette, but you’ve made your way into my heart. To all the bloggers and your wicked pimping, thank you! To Promiscuous Book Blog and My Fictional Boyfriend and Book Whore page, the first people to give me a chance when no one else would, thank you! You whores have made a permanent spot inside of my heart, along with many others. Without you I wouldn’t have accumulated a fan base as I was transforming into a writer. So to all the bloggers out there, I take my bra off and give you a huge effin’ thank you!!

Third, to my amazing ass street team- you rock! You are the ladies that support my decisions, call me on my bullshit, and encourage me to keep going. I love each of you dearly. Thank you for your time, support, and pimpage.

Fourth, to the many authors I’ve asked questions, thank you. Words cannot explain how grateful I am that you all accepted me from the beginning, added me to groups, answered any questions I had, and helped guide me through this process. Not only are you an author I admire, but you’ve become great friends.

             
Fifth, all you mothershakin’ fans!! Without you Shattered and Shaken is nothing. You’re the reason I write, you inspire me to fire up my computer and type away. You make me smile, and you warm my soul. Thank you for your support, and thank you for giving your average day southern belle a chance. I love each and every one of you!!