Not Your Average Happy Ending (20 page)

I’ve always heard writing a sequel is really hard, but for some reason this story flowed better than the first book. I’m so grateful for the ladies at CMP for allowing me to continue Ash and Kendall’s fairy-tale. Thank you so very much for loving my story and giving me a chance. To my editor, Kerri Nelson, who took the time to make my book shine. I couldn’t have gotten this book out there without you.

I’d like to thank my husband David, for his patience, love and endless support. Also, my kidlets, Caden, Kinley, Brooklyn and Beckam. Without you four, I never would have written my stories down. My parents, siblings, in-laws, extended family, and all of my friends who have supported my dream. Thank you.

A huge shout-out to my darling, amazing critique partners, Katie Dodge and Ruth Josse. Thank you for reading everything I send you, even if it’s total crap. Thank you for your wisdom and most of all, your friendship. I love you guys more than words can say.

Thanks to my readers, Jessie Humphries, Abby Fowers, Jolene Perry, Chakell Wardleigh, Chaleese Leishman, Cheri Wardleigh and Angie Cothran. Your feedback was amazing and helped more than you’ll ever know.

To my fabulous writing group gals, Peggy Eddleman, Jessie Humphries, Erin Summerill, Ruth Josse, Katie Dodge, Donna Nolan, Kim Krey, Julie Donaldson, Jeigh Meredith and Sandy Ponton. Thank you all for keeping me sane and helping me back up when I get knocked down. You are all amazing ladies and I am so blessed to have you in my life.

Thank you to all my other writing friends, blogging buddies and readers. And a very special thanks to Monique and the students at T. H. Bell Junior High who loved my first book so much. Thank you for all of your support and kindness. I love all of you.

Chantele Sedgwick
is a young adult author, harpist, and major book nerd. She loves happy endings, Kit Kats, and (judging by her bookshelves) buying way too many books. She is the author of
Not Your Average Fairy Tale
and
Not Your Average Happy Ending
and
Love, Lucas.
She resides in Utah, with her husband and four children.