Remember Me (Men of Honor Series Book 1) (22 page)

Craig – You have believed in me from day one. And you’ve never let me give up, no matter how tough things got. For everything, I love you.

Lisa, Nate and Cole – My biggest cheerleaders and greatest fans. Thank you for your patience and encouragement always. I love you most.

Mom – Thanks for letting me vent and for understanding how tough this business can be. Your constant encouragement keeps me going. I love you.

Sergeant Glen Glaser, Jr. – Thanks for letting me ride along with you and learn what a CHP officer really sees in a day. For actually reading my book and answering countless questions about police procedures. You’re the best!

Michelle Gunnett – Thank you for sharing your expertise on hospital procedures and work as an ER nurse. I’m grateful for your patience with me when I hounded you with emails.

Jennifer Sturak – From college roommates to you helping me edit over and over and over again. Thank you for your patience, time and belief in my abilities.

Heather Spiva – My critique partner extraordinaire. Thank you for countless reading, editing, advising and talking me off ledges. I adore you.

Inspire Writers – There are so many of you who have encouraged me over the years. Coffee dates, emails, countless Atta girls. Thank you! (Beth, Jenny, Shannon, Joanne)

Ellen Tarver – Thanks for never going easy on me. I am a better writer because of you. I hope you will edit my books forever.

Sherry Holub at JV Media Designs – Thank you, Sherry, for putting up with my random emails and changes. My website is fantastic and it’s all because of you.

Crystal Posey – I have had more fun working with you on these book covers than a person should. Your work is outstanding and I’m grateful for you and for your friendship.

Catherine Bybee – Thank you for answering my gazillion questions and helping guide me along the way.

Dean Nelson - You encouraged me to think outside the box and took a terrified, saucer-eyed college freshman and told her four words everyone in this business longs to hear –
“You’re a good writer.”

My family and friends – There are so many people in my life who make it possible for me to do this job. It takes a village and I love my village people. You know who you are. Thank you!

My CFC Family – Thank you for showing me that I’m stronger than I thought and for never letting me give up. All I’ve learned from you I take into my work and the rest of my life and it’s priceless. Thank you.

Diana Flegal – I’m grateful for all you’ve taught me and for our friendship.

For those of you in the writing/reviewing world who have cheered me on and given me outstanding advice – Thank you, Ronie Kendig and Lori Twichell.

Lara Van Hulzen received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Point Loma Nazarene University. She lives with her husband and three children in Northern California.