Skipping Stones

  To Nicole Andrews Moore. You’ve become ‘my person.’ Thank you for always having my back, for working hard to put together a tour with over 100 blogs on it, and just doing everything in your power to make sure it had the best chance of success possible. This book wouldn’t be what it is without you.

  To Deb Hart. Let me say that I had no idea just how connected you’d be to this book. I just remember you being available to talk me through my transition into uncharted territory for me with this book. You have become such a great friend and supporter to me. I don’t know where to begin to thank you. The ending and epilogue of this book just wouldn’t be the same had it not been for our chat. Who knew that picking names from my chat boxes on the right side would prove so powerful? I guess God did.

  Jennifer Noe. Thank you for always being so quick to read for me, and telling me your honest opinion. You’re an excellent beta, and an even better friend.

  Jen Gerschick. There is no way that I will ever be able to repay you for your friendship and what you do for me. Thank you for loving my writing, and screaming it from the rooftops every opportunity you get. Know it’s always noticed. Your beta feedback was invaluable.

  Kathy Womack. You are such a great friend and sister in Christ. This book wouldn’t be what it is without you. You believed in it before a single soul knew about it. I know you don’t consider yourself a beta, but I think you just did your first little trial run at that. This book’s success will be greater because of you. Know that always. Thank you for your support, but especially your spiritual support.

  To Michelle Eck. Simply put, I wouldn’t be where I am today without you. Thank you for guiding me through this process and last minute screen shots of missing punctuation. I learn something new from you every time we talk. I appreciate your encouraging words and unwavering support for this book. Most of all, thanks for being a friend.

  To KK (Krista Ashe/Katie Ashley). I think about how we met and it’s very interesting how God put all of us together. I am thankful to call you an ILR friend. Thank you for all that you do for me, for making me a better writer.

  To Karen Russell. I don’t know what I’d do without your eagle eyes. Well, and your ability to tell me what is unique to the United States and the South. Thank you for always giving my books a final proofread. I am forever indebted to you. Actually, thank you doesn’t seem like enough.

  To Katie Mac, HB Heinzer, Sloan Johnson, Debi Barnes, and Crystal Spears. You have become such good friends. I love you. Together, there really is very little we can’t do. Thank you for your moral support, and just being there. Oh and for being the best betas in the world. For making me ‘realize’ I say realize too much and that still and feel don’t actually rhyme...unless you’re from the South.

  To my street team. Thank you so much for always being willing to jump, then saying how high. Your dedication to making sure people know who I am and read my books is amazing. I am truly blessed to have you in my life.

  I can’t even begin to name the hundreds of bloggers who have been influential in my life without leaving someone off, so I won’t name them. At the blogger’s brunch in Las Vegas, I said it best. Without you, I’d still be begging my family members for grocery money. Thank you for helping me make writing my career. Thank you for your support for our family.