Smoke and Mirrors (16 page)
Authors: Margaret McHeyzer
Sometimes it’s the decisions you have to make that’ll screw you up for life.
From now on, my decisions will come from strength and compassion…not hate.
Thank you.
Plain and simple.
I wrote Smoke and Mirrors because I wanted to push myself to see what I’m capable of. Some may love this book, and some may not. And I’m okay with both.
This last year and a half has been nothing short of miraculous. I’ve waded through the good, the bad and the ugly, I’ve shed tears and smiled on the highest of highs. I’ve had a book pulled by a popular reseller and I’ve had other books come a long in leaps and bounds.
But none of the last eighteen months would’ve been possible without your support.
Thank you. I’m truly humbled, and really appreciate everything you’ve done for me. From leaving me reviews to dropping me a heartfelt message on facebook.
I promise you that I’ll continue to do the best I can, so when you open a book by Margaret McHeyzer, you’ll always be surprised with what you get.
There’s a few people I need to specifically thank, because without them, none of this would be possible.
To my amazing team who hold my hand through the entire editing stage:
Debi Orton – my amazing editor, who works with my mind in order to give you the best of me.
Editing Vixen – my new proofreader, a wonderful lady who stepped up to the challenge.
Al – a proofreader I’ve used for a long time, who finds the smallest errors and corrects them.
My beta’s – Melinda, Brittany, Mandy and Tanya. Thank you for all your feedback.
My beautiful promotional ladies – Hetty and Heather: although you both have jobs, you always try and help me. Hetty’s been so generous in her time by organizing my cover reveals and blog tours. Sending emails and doing whatever she can do. Heather’s always happy to support Hetty and myself with anything she can. Truly beautiful women, and I’m honoured that you’re in my lives.
My awesome street team – Melinda, Cheryl, Trish, Amy, Brittany, Maureen, Alicia, Rachel, Shanda, Patricia, Hetty, Shona, Amy and Mandy.
Amy – AKA Margaret McHeyzer’s PA. Thank you for allowing me to message you all my crazy requests, and for being a terrific friend and lady.
Book Cover by Design – someone who’s a genius and knows exactly what I want without me having to say much.
Max Henry – an awesome formatter who works so well with me.
Sue – a beautiful lady who’s pushed me to be better, but also helped me to push myself.
My family: Mum, Andrew, Grace and Olivia.
The countless blogs who have selflessly supported: Bestsellers and Beststellars of Romance, Brittany’s Book Blog, Panty Dropping Book Blog, Escape Reality With Books, Novels in Heels, Submit and Devour, Kitty Kats Crazy About Books, So Many Books So Little Time, Twisted Sisters, Karen’s Book Haven and Love Between the Sheets. But I know there’s so many more, and I apologize if I’ve not mentioned you. But I do appreciate the time you take to post something of mine.
I’ve made terrific friends while on this journey. Some people I can just tell them how I’m feeling regardless of if I’m happy or sad. I’ve formed friendships and bonds that will last a lifetime.
I may have not met you all, I may only know you through the virtual world, but I consider you all my family.
Thank you ladies.
From the bottom of my heart, I do really love you and appreciate you.
And of course, to you. My fans. You may be a new reader, or a fan from a while back. Regardless if you’re Alicia, Nicole, Amber, Sheena, Rachel, Aimz, MJ, Laura, Helen, TDM, Shelby, Jill, Nikki, Nannette, Amy, Rebekah, Sandra, Rosemarie or Mariela – or someone else with an equally beautiful name….just thank you.
Here’s to existing and new friends.
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