Authors: Tina Wells
Friends Forever? (15 page)
I must first say a big thank-you to Mackenzie's godmothers, Catherine Onder and Tara Weikum. Special thanks to my entire HarperCollins team: Susan Katz, Elise Howard, Kate Jackson, Diane Naughton, Cristina Gilbert, and Laura Kaplan. You've made this experience a pleasure as always.
Kate Lee, words can't express the gratitude I have for all the work you've done on my behalf. It's such a pleasure to work with you.
To my family: Mom, Dad, Adrianne, Erica, Marcus, Lisa, and Williamâthank you all for being there for me and supporting me through this process. I couldn't do it without you!
To all of my dear friends: Thank you for keeping me sane and sharing your passion for my books with your friends and family.
To my amazing staff: Laura, Kelly, Ashley, and Meghan, thank you for all that you doâand all the laughs!
Finally, to all of the teachers and librarians who love these books and invite me into your schools, I give you the greatest thanks.
Tina Wells
founded Buzz Marketing Group at the tender age of sixteen. She's spent the last decade keeping her finger on the pulse of what's hot for tweens and teens. Prior to becoming America's youth expert, she earned a B.A. in Communication Arts from Hood College, and she's currently a student at Wharton School of Business. Tina's many honors include
Essence
magazine's 40 Under 40 Award,
Billboard
's 30 Under 30 Award, AOL Black Voices Black Women Leaders in Business top ten list, and the 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. She was also named one of Inc.com's Top 30 Entrepreneurs Under 30 and one of
Cosmopolitan
's “Fun Fearless Phenoms.” Tina serves on the boards of Friends of the Orphans and the Philadelphia Orchestra. She resides in southern New Jersey with her vast collection of shoes.
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MACKENZIE BLUE
MACKENZIE BLUE #2: THE SECRET CRUSH
MACKENZIE BLUE #3: FRIENDS FOREVER?
Cover art by Michael Segawa; copyright © 2010 by Mackenzie Blue, LLC
Cover design by Alison Klapthor
MACKENZIE BLUE: FRIENDS FOREVER?
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