Deadly Obsession (37 page)

W
ord Up
! Neon-lit thanks to the people who have shared this journey with me underneath the glitterball of glamour and intrigue.

La Vie En Rose. Decades of love to David and Kymme (and Latreena too) who have known me since rhythm was a dancer and would doubtless be spinning around (like a record baby) dressed head to toe in sequins.

To my Venuses: Lottie Mayor, Nush Bellamy and Vicky Mitchenall. You will always be my Goddesses on a mountain top.

Amazing, ah-ah-amazing thanks to the soundtrack of my electropop dancefloor, the fabulous Jen and Rick from Hi-Fashion, for being beyond unique and turning music into art. You Are Gorgeous!

Simply The Best. To the glorious Laura Kilbride, who'd be swaying to the beat in a ‘delish little combo' and to Gen, Jacqui J, Loen, Leonie, Hayley and Manc Rach, the girls who make sure the Sun Always Shines on TV. And the So Macho Magic Hands – you know who you are!

My Camera Never Lies. To Matthew Watson for snapping that perfect shot from day one and to Dreamee Carol, Jona and Lolly for craftily cross-stitching a Piece of the Action. Plus to Tina Dolan and Debra Bates for letting me rock the floor in knitted pants.

Automatic High-five to my electrifying friend, the brilliant Terry Ronald, who would be writing the tunes and pumping up the beats – you are an inspiration beyond words. Respect-able! My Disco Needs You.

Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now. An extended 12-inch remix of gratitude to everyone at Bookouture, who continue to lead the way. Oliver, Claire, Lydia, Jennie and Kim for guidance and for taking my latest drama-soaked romp beyond a catfight and making it roar with obsession! And to my literary Two Tribes, my posse of authors and bloggers, for support.

We Are Family – my sis Deb, Keith, Ryan and Loz. To my dearest Dancing Queen Loulou and to my soul mate and the best mover I know, Alan Roberts. He's The Greatest Dancer. Yes Sir, You Can Boogie. I love you all.

And finally, Nobody Does It Better. To the late, great, Jackie Collins. Legend and a lifetime of wonderful words.

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