Me After You (34 page)
Authors: Mindy Hayes
My friends and beta readers: Starla, Amy, Beth, Megan, Eren, Shawnna, Brandi, Whitni, JJ, Alix, and Sarah Beth: Me After You became its best possible form because of your feedback and honesty. Each and every one of you gave me valid input and suggestions that made the story better in one way or another. Thank you, ladies!
Brittany Delys, you’re the other half of my brain. When I can’t get through a plot hole, you’re always there to help me fill it. Thank you for knowing my stories as if they were your own.
To my sister from another mother, Kristen Grooms, you understood what this book was before I did. Thank you for never letting me give up and encouraging me to put this story out there no matter how many times I wanted to keep it to myself.
My Fierce 5: Starla Huchton, Sarah Ashley Jones, Michele G. Miller, Christy Foster (I’m number 5 in case the rest of you were wondering). Though we’ve only known each other for five months, I don’t know how I ever survived without you. You ladies get me on a level that no one else does. I’m so grateful for the round the clock support in all things writing and otherwise. You all are to thank for the most important brainstorming session to date… making Darth Vader noises at midnight to figure out the perfect spelling. ALL THE FEELS.
A big shout out to all you bloggers and friends I’ve made over that last year. I’m afraid if I list you all I’ll miss someone, but you know who you are. Your blog posts, messages, tweets, emails, and FB posts always make my day! Know that I recognize every one of you and your hand in sharing my books. I will always be grateful.
To my big, loving and crazy family, I’m so grateful for your continued support and words of encouragement. You’re my very own cheering section. Mom and Dad, thank you for raising me to believe in myself.
My Ryan, you were my number one fan on day one and continue to be every day. Thank you for cheering me on(or pestering me) to keep writing and finish these stories that I start. I love you. This story is for us. Because of you I have hope for someday…
Mindy Hayes
grew up in San Diego, California exploring her interest for singing and playing the piano. She first discovered her passion for reading when she had to make her first flight alone to South Carolina to visit her, then, fiancé. Mindy’s love for writing followed shortly after. She has now been married for six years and lives in Summerville, South Carolina.
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@haymindywrites