Repossessed (16 page)
Authors: A. M. Jenkins
Thanks to my friends Cathy Atkins, Kris Cliff-Evans, Lisa Firke, Shirley Harazin, Cindy Lord, Nancy Werlin, Laura Wiess, and Melissa Wyatt for their critiques and support. Also to the Four Star group for all their help over the summer: David Davis, Chris Ford, Trish Holland, Kathy Lay, Tom McDermott, Jan Peck, Diane Roberts, Sue Ward, and Cerelle Woods. A very special thank-you to my writing buddy Martha Moore, who's always there for me, and to Steve Malk, whose hard work and dedication enable me to continue writing.
A. M. JENKINS
's favorite deadly sins are Sloth and Gluttony. The others are also enjoyed in moderation.
The award-winning author of
DAMAGE, BREAKING BOXES
, and
BEATING HEART
:
A Ghost Story
, Jenkins lives in Benbrook, Texas, with three sons, two cats, and two dogsâ¦and has never been possessed by a demon, so far as anyone can tell.
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REPOSSESSED
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REPOSSESSED
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