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Authors: Ally Bishop
Crossing the Line: Without a Trace series, a contemporary erotic romance novel (28 page)
Lux drops the popcorn in my lap. “Stop thinking so hard. I can hardly hear the movie,” she growls at me in a hushed tone.
I make a face but shove a handful of popcorn in my mouth, trying to recenter my attention on the romantic tension weaving between exploding Greyhounds and racing eighteen wheelers in front of me.
But my thoughts keeps drifting back to golden eyes that sought mine so deeply, I could’ve gotten lost in them for hours.
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Acknowledgements
These are always the most intimidating pages to craft—perhaps even more so than the story!
Crossing the Line
exists because of Lux and Fin from
Inside the Lines
. But the inspiration for this story came from all the writers around me who’ve helped me work through ideas and directions.
To my readers: we exist for you. Every decision we make is in some way influenced by your input—whether it be directly through reviews on our previous work, or the comments and recommendations you give to your friends. I made a tough choice in this book because I wanted to honor the genre you love—and I’m glad I did. As an author, my job is to tell a story you will adore, and I hope I was able to do so. Thank YOU for giving my stories a chance.
Many thanks to Rachel Borene for her hilarious commentary and encouragement. I’m sticking with the whole trolls from space erotica. This could totally be a thing.
Jane, who always thinks my writing is awesome and is the only person I let read it raw. You know I love you.
William Galaini (go buy his book!), who is always quick to make me laugh and actually read my first book. It’s okay, my man, you’re not required to read this one. Of course, I did put you in the acknowledgements, so… And next time, hit the damn pause button. That dragon isn’t going anywhere. And go for Blondie. Trust me—you’ll be glad you did.
Mike McNeff, who offers his criminal justice knowledge without hesitation, and I’m very thankful for it.
Patricia D. Eddy for her constant FB support and being prepared to discuss the importance of various and sundry things, like sexual positions, kinks, and debates over erotica vs. sexy romance. If we die, my friend, we need to make sure our FB conversations can
never
be unearthed. There’s no gift like having an editor and friend who gets you, and I will never take that for granted.
Audrey Maddox, who never tires of listening to me drone about plotlines—or maybe she does. But she never says a word. You couldn’t ask for a better bestie. Love you always, brave woman.
David McDonald, who offers his wisdom and humor to keep me going when I really don’t feel like it. Writers are the best, and you are a true soul. Love you.
William D., lover of my heart and soul. You’re the best, babe. More than I can promise.
Ally Bishop, Author
When you do something effortlessly and people commend you continuously, you have found your gift.
That’s what I tell people all the time. And it’s true.
I get story. I always have. I started writing when I was 8 on a Smith Corona (the electronic kind — I’m not THAT old). I wrote stories in every spiral notebook I had. Eventually, I graduated to a Mac (yes, I’m one of THOSE people). I imagined new worlds, emotional conflicts, and HEAs while I waited at stoplights or wandered the grocery store. But here’s the thing: I didn’t just dream it up and write it down — I critiqued what I read. I knew when ideas were good, and when they stunk. I ran writing groups, judged creative contests, and eventually got two graduate degrees in writing. That’s right: I love it that much.
So here I am, years later, writing kickass heroines and devastating good guys, along with some mystery and vampires thrown in (I promise: THEY’RE COMING). And what’s really cool? I do what I love. Wanna write a success story for your life: I promise you, that’s it. Do what you love. And hopefully, you can make a living at it too. That’s the golden ticket, Charlie.
And chocolate doesn’t hurt, either…
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www.allybishop.com
, on Twitter (
@allyabishop
), and Facebook (
Ally Bishop, Writer
), and feel free to email me via my website (look for the “Contact” tab!)
Thank you so much for reading
Crossing the Line
! If you have a moment, please leave a review on your favorite book websites.
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