All my love,
Monica James x
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Acknowledgments
I thought with practice, this part of writing would become a lot easier. I thought wrong.
Thank you to Bookouture for taking a leap of faith on something and someone they believed in from the very beginning. Claire Bord, thank you so much for being one of the most patient, most professional, and most kindest person I’ve ever met.
To my amazingly brilliant rock star Agent, Madeleine Milburn. Maddy, you are a SUPERSTAR! From the moment we connected, I knew you were the one to champion my work. I remember you promising to shout about Addicted to Sin from the rooftops! And you did. You have done this, and so much more. You are one in a billion million trillion, and I so look forward to a long and successful career together. I can’t wait to give you a big hug in person.
Thank you to the exceptional staff at the Madeleine Milburn Literary, TV & Film Agency, especially Cara Lee Simpson. Cara, I really appreciate everything you’ve done! No question ever remains unanswered, and I really want to thank you for being so patient and compassionate with me. Your assurance during my mini freakouts is greatly appreciated! I couldn’t have done it without you!
My go to word girl, Toni Rakestraw. Toni, I don’t know how many times I tell you this, but I love your guts. Thank you for shaping me into the writer I am today. My book would just be words without you.
Kim Nash you are freaking amazing and I love you to bits!! I wish I could bottle your humour because whenever we chat, I can’t stop laughing! Thanks for the makeup tips, too!
Jay McLean- you’ll forever be my number 1 cooch! Thanks for all the chats. Your advice, honesty, but most of all, your kindness, makes you one of the most sincere and genuine people I know. What you see is what you get, and what I see, I like...I like it a lot.
Kendall Ryan - thank you so much for your advice and for helping me out. Before my baby was unleashed on the world, you were there to offer your guidance, and for that, I will forever be grateful.
My fellow authors and friends: Lisa Edward, Tina Gephart, Beverly Preston, Beth Michele, Nina Levine, Steve Genis, Kylie Scott, Carmen Jenner, Kathy-Jo Reinhart, Christina Lauren, Whitney G, Kirsty E Moseley, Natasha Preston and Jacinta Maree, Heidi McLaughlin, CJ Roberts, Rachel Brookes, Justine Elvira, Ilsa Madden-Mills - thank you for the inspiration, chats, and friendship.
Extra special thanks to Lisa Edward and Melissa Stewart -Allum for taking the time to read the first draft of Addicted to Sin. I appreciate the feedback.
Ariana McWilliams - I seriously would be still trying to organise my cover reveal for I Surrender if it weren’t for you! Thank you for everything, girl. I’m so happy we finally got to meet! You and Scott are the nicest people in this entire world, and I cannot wait to see you again next April! Let the bromance continue!
You amazing bloggers! There are so many of you who have helped me spread Dixon Domination across the globe. I honestly cannot thank you enough! You guys are rock stars! THANK YOU!
Bethany MacNicholl and the girls Mindy, Lynne, & Angela from Talkbooks - I have girl crushes on each and every one of you.
A special thank you to my kitty rock star, Lisa Pantano Kane at Three Chicks and Their Books. I know you’ll be visiting me on Cat Island one day soon!
An extra special FLUFF thank you to Annie Gabor and the girls Lexy, Jamie, & Jocelyn from All Is Read - Lexy, you can creepily stare at me ANY TIME! And Annie, KIDNAP ME! I don’t eat much!
My beautiful family - Mum, Papa, Fran, Matt, Samantha, Amelia, Gayle, Peter, Luke, Leah and Shirley. I am the luckiest person alive to know each and every one of you. You brighten up my world in ways I honestly cannot express.
Papa and Mum - you are my inspiration. I love you so much.
Gayle and Peter - Thanks for the constant support. I’m so lucky to have you guys as in-laws. And thanks for the lemon meringue!
My wonderful husband, Dani. You’re my rock star. I am so proud of you.
Fran- thanks for being my helper. Next time, we’ll figure out how to put up the banner! Bring on the buffet!
Samantha and Amelia - Your smiles brighten this world. Auntie loves you so very much.
Louise Mercer - I’ve known you for more than half of my life. You are my sista 4 life and I love you so much. Let’s open Cat Island soon!
Gemma Cawley- You’re my number 1 PLL, devil climber, phoebe smelling, mermaid screaming, kitty sock wearing, Zac Efron, Harry Potter, coconut drinking, red liquorice eating, Panic! at the Disco dancing buddy and I love you to bits.
Nicole Smith and Stacey Kingston - without your magical touch, I would be a broken old women with terrible posture and wearing my shoulders as earrings.
Extra special thanks: Karli Roderick, Yvonne McBroom, Vicki Ballanytne, Jane Ashton, Jaz Menta, Amy, Lauren, Sandy Borrero, Vilma Gonzalez, Natasha Giagnacovo Rochon, Bianca Smith, Lynnette Stallone, Romance Writers of Australia, my cousins; Michael, Rob, Elisa, Evan, Alex, and Francesca, and my aunties and uncles.
My fur babies - mamma loves you so much! Buckwheat, I hope you and Gertrude number 5 live happily ever after. Dacca, I will always protect you from the big bad Bellie. Mitch, refer to Dacca’s comment. Jag, you’re a wombat in disguise. Bellie, you’re a devil in disguise. And Ninja, thanks for watching over me.
To anyone I have missed, I’m sorry! It wasn’t intentional! So to make amends, this part is for you! Please insert name for your personalised acknowledgment.
Monica James thanks _________________________ so very much! She’s owes you a coffee and a billion hugs.
Love M x
Last but certainly not least, I want to thank YOU! Thank you for reading Addicted to Sin.
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Copyright © Monica James 2015
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