When Cicadas Cry (21 page)

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
 

There are so many people to thank, and so many more beyond who are mentioned specifically on these pages.

First, I would like to thank God, my greatest inspiration, for giving me the opportunity to write for you.

And thank you to my amazing editors and sources for all your time and contributions. Thank you especially to Donna, Calvin, Kathy, April, Sharon, Jon and Jesse. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Rem and Ashley’s story wouldn’t be what it is today without you.

I would also like to thank YOU, for reading. I know there are so many books out there. Thank you for taking a chance on my small-town characters. Thank you for taking the ride with them—for pulling for them, for cheering them on. And thank you for cheering me on! I, alone, cannot give these characters a life like you can give them. I might give them breath, but you give them a voice. You make them heard. Their story lives on through you. And for that, I am forever grateful. Thank you!

And a special thank you also goes to the amazing bloggers all over the world for their enthusiasm and loyal support and love of fairy tales. I know you don’t have to do what you do everyday. I know, often times, your reviews are squeezed into a full day. But know that we, as writers, are so grateful for your commitment to literature.

I would also like to thank my family, including Jack, Aurora and Levi, who continues to be my biggest fans and greatest supporters. And thank you also to my friends and mentors, who are ever inspiring me.

And lastly but definitely not least, I would like to thank my husband, Neville. Thank you for your constant encouragement from the very beginning of this whole, grand adventure. Honey, I love you! And I’m so happy I have
the greater dance
with you.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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LAURA MILLER
is the national bestselling author of the novels,
Butterfly Weeds, My Butterfly, For All You Have Left, By Way of Accident
and
When Cicadas Cry
. She grew up in eastern Missouri, graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia and worked as a newspaper reporter prior to writing fiction. Laura currently lives in the Midwest with her husband. Visit her and learn more about her books at
LauraMillerBooks.com.

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OTHER BOOKS BY LAURA MILLER
Butterfly Weeds
My Butterfly
For All You Have Left
By Way of Accident

“An incredible love story.”
~Justin’s Book Blog on
Butterfly Weeds

"THIS IS PURE ROMANCE AT ITS BEST."
~Kathy Reads Fiction on
My Butterfly

“UNPUTDOWNABLE!”
~Southern Belle Book Blog on
For All You Have Left

“Newcomers will have their faith in good literature restored.”
~Books to Breathe on
By Way of Accident

“A MUST-READ!”
~Nancy’s Romance Reads on
By Way of Accident

“Completely and Utterly Beautiful.”
~Back Porch Romance Book Reviews on
Butterfly Weeds

“ONE OF MY FAVORITE LOVE STORIES EVER.”
~A Novel Review on
For All You Have Left