The Vampire Dimitri (34 page)

T
he process of writing, publishing, promoting and distributing a book is always one that involves a multitude of people—and when the book is one of a trilogy with overlapping scenes and characters, it's that much more difficult and intense.

Because of this, I'm especially grateful to Emily Ohanjanians, as well as the entire team at MIRA Books, for their dedication and support for the Regency Draculia books. I only hope you're as proud of them as I am!

Thanks, too, to Holli and Tammy for reading the early versions of
Dimitri
and for their thoughtful feedback. And also to Erin, Danita and Jen for being beta readers on this second-in-a-series book.

I owe my firefighter brother Sean a big round of thanks for his information about fires, fighting them and what it's like to be engulfed in flames.

Thanks to my mom for her support, always, and for her early reads of this and all of my books. Even if no one else likes it, I know I can always count on you!

I'd also like to thank all of my Italian fans for their enthusiasm and support—especially those whom I met in Ravenna and Venice. I hope to return to your beautiful country someday!

And finally, much love and affection to my husband and
children, who consistently allow me to get a little frazzled near the end of a book, and who are always willing to eat carryout or pizza—and who still love me anyway! I love you all!