Until Harry (31 page)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I can’t believe I’m typing out the acknowledgements on yet another book, but this book – this is a story that is very special to me and holds a very dear place in my heart. I’ve laughed and cried while writing Lane’s journey, and I hope to have done her, Kale and Uncle Harry the justice they deserve. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without an important group of people who define the word “
brilliant
”.

My daughter – I love you so much, and after writing this book I’ll make sure to stare at you a little longer, hug you a little tighter and love you a lot harder. You are my world, babygirl.

My sister – what can I say about your crazy self? It’s quite
simple
, really; I love the bones off you. I am closer to you than any other person in my life, and there is no one else I would rather have as a partner in crime.

Yessi Smith – I never thought, when we first spoke over
Facebook,
that two years later we would be the best of friends. We talk every day about anything and everything, and we always have each other’s back. Your help on my stories is forever appreciated. Thank you for helping make my babies an even better read. You’re so important to me and I love you dearly.

Mary Johnson – You started out as a fan of my books and have grown to become a friend that I could, quite literally, not live
without
. Your friendship and support for my work and me are second to none, and I’m so blessed to have you in my life. I love you.

Mark Gottlieb – Thank you for going out on a limb for me and my stories. I couldn’t have asked for a better agent to stand by me in this crazy literary world.

Melody Guy – Working with you has been an incredible
experience
. Your knowledge and editing style have helped me grow as a writer. I’ve learned so much from you. Thank you for loving Lane, Kale and Uncle Harry as much as I do.

Sammia and the Montlake Publishing crew – Thank you for giving
Until Harry
a fighting chance. You read a forty-page rough draft and offered me a deal based on something I wrote without giving it much thought at the time. I’m so thankful and happy that you did.

You, the readers – I hope with everything in me that you enjoyed reading
Until Harry
. This book is completely different from anything I have ever written, and I hope you fall in love with a group of characters that rule my heart. Thank you for taking a gamble on me, and for making my passion my job. You’re all bloody brilliant!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

L.A. Casey is the
New York Times
and
USA Today
bestselling author of the Slater Brothers series. She juggles her time between her
mini
-me and her writing. She was born, raised and currently resides in Dublin, Ireland. She enjoys chatting with her readers, who love her humour and Irish accent as much as they love her books. You can visit her website at
www.lacaseyauthor.com
, find her on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/LACaseyAuthor
and on Twitter at
@authorlacasey
.