Vanquish (38 page)
To my critique partners—Lindsey R. Loucks, Lindy Winter, Jill Bitner, Cristen Abrams, Aries75, and John Kang—for whipping through this book like Speedy McJesus and turning my watery words into wine. My God, your swift and succinct advice was nothing short of miraculous. I owe you all huge slobbery kisses.
To beta reader Jeanice Monson, for saving little girls in dark parking lots from harebrained writers. Your opinions are canny and thoughtful, and I’m a lucky bitch to have your friendship.
To Author E.M. Abel, for reading my stuff, for your endless encouragement, and for being such a down-to-earth, bad-ass writerly chic. I adore you.
To Author Christina Jean Michaels, for beta reading with an edgy mind and a sharp eye. Your advice had me smiling and sighing, and I might’ve done a little fist pumping and booty-shaking. Here’s to the start of an exciting working relationship and friendship.
To Author Barbara Elsborg, for beta reading with your ever-loving brilliance and quickness. Your wealth of experience and sophistication awes and motivates me. I’m forever your fangirl.
To my proofreader, Lesa Godwin, for being the final and most crucial stamp of approval. YOU are the reason I’m able to sleep tonight. I love you, sis!
To my best friend, Amber, for dealing with me in addition to the much more important burdens you’re hauling around. You are the most selfless, dependable, put-together person I know. I’d fall apart without you. So yeah... I love you.
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Bestselling author, Pam Godwin, lives in the Midwest with her husband, their two children, and a foulmouthed parrot. When she ran away, she traveled fourteen countries across five continents, attended three universities, and married the vocalist of her favorite rock band.
Java, tobacco, and dark romance novels are her favorite indulgences, and might be considered more unhealthy than her aversion to sleeping, eating meat, and dolls with blinking eyes.
You can follow her at pamgodwin.com
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