My Never: a novella (12 page)

End of volume one.

Renée
lives in Sydney, Australia, with a crazy pooch called Abbey and a boisterous,
somersaulting, rescue budgie named Kaleb. Her writing obsession began when
struck with an idea of a ninja cupcake baker who falls in love with her rival.

Besides
writing, Renée is passionate about animal rights and cupcakes. In her spare
time, she likes to read, paint, watch crime shows and write articles for
Squidoo.

For
more information on the series, visit
www.reneeshearer.com/my-never

Follow
Renée on twitter: @Renee
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Shearer

First of
all, I’d like to thank the person who has changed my life significantly since
we met - a little over four years ago. Troy, you mean more to me than you know.
Hope I did your name justice. And thanks for your advice on all things automotive.

Second, my
amazing mentor, Ann. Thanks for showing me the ropes and sharing your passion
for writing.

I probably
also should thank the people that helped get this book out to the world: my
personal cheerleaders, Caiti and Mel. You two have gone beyond the call of
duty, and for that, I am very, very grateful. Also, Kiera, I know you’ve always
got my back. And I got yours, Bestie. No amount of cupcakes or chocolate can
express how blessed I feel to have you three in my life.

A special
thank-you to Mum, for igniting my literary obsession long ago. And as always,
your advice and input is appreciated. Love you.

Thanks to
the talented musicians who inspire me - in particular, Justin from
Blue
October.
This book may not have existed if I hadn’t discovered your song
My
Never
. There are emotions in this story that were born from
Blue October
songs.

And, last
of all, my Goddaughter, Cleo. Your smiles and giggles always cheer me up.
Thanks for being so damn gorgeous.

Volume Two of the

MY
NEVER
series

available
March 2014.

THE
WORRY LIST

Life just got a lot more
complicated for

Moni and Troy. Ruby is
safe. The baby is healthy.

But their houseguest is
getting on Moni’s nerves.

And Troy’s patience is
stretched to snapping point.

Can they figure out a way
to get along?