Second Act
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Jane Dystel and Miriam Goderich, my dream agents, who shepherd my career along in all the best ways. They are brilliant, tough, and always on my side. That’s perfection.
Andrea Hurst, my treasured, insightful developmental editor, whom I’ve been fortunate enough to work with on every book published by Montlake Romance. It’s a pleasure and a privilege to have a long-term relationship with such a talented editor, giving my voice a quality and consistency that are invaluable. She is also a wonderfully sympathetic listener.
Sara Brady and Claire Caterer, my meticulous copyeditor and conscientious proofreader, who educate me on the niceties of grammar and usage, make sure my characters have the right names, check my math, and generally polish my prose to a high shine. They put the icing on the cake.
Letitia Hasser, my visionary cover designer, who brings my stories to visual life with such panache that readers will be desperate to find out what inspired that amazing artwork.
Rebecca Theodorou, fourth-year veterinary student and darling daughter, who—without complaint!—talked me through multiple scenes, filled in the veterinary details, sent me videos and tutorials on various surgical techniques, and did her best to edit out all the mistakes I made anyway. (All errors that remain are entirely my own fault.) She’s the greatest research resource ever!
My critique group, Miriam Allenson, Lisa Verge Higgins, and Jennifer Wilck, who are the most extraordinary friends and writers. Their support carried me through a very tough time in my life. They were there for me in every sense of the word when I most needed them. I will never forget their generosity of spirit.
Noella Phillips, a fellow New Jersey romance writer, for her insight and perception at a time when those qualities were very necessary to me.
All the fur friends who have enriched my life, both past and present, but especially: Pie, my little gray cat; Papoose, my dapple gray pony; Max, the world’s most perfect dog; Kelly, the canine companion of my childhood; and Brodie, my current big, goofy, golden pal.
Rebecca, Loukas, and Jeff, the precious family who have taught me about love: its depth, its heights, its profound effect on one’s life.
Finally, a huge thank-you to all my readers, who buy my books and encourage me through social media, e-mails, and even the occasional snail-mail card. You close the circle for me, bringing my stories to life in your minds and hearts.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Photo © 2015 Lisa Kollberg
Nancy Herkness is the award-winning author of the Second Glances, Wager of Hearts, and Whisper Horse series, as well as several other contemporary-romance novels. With degrees in English literature and creative writing from Princeton University, she has earned the New England Readers’ Choice award, the Book Buyers Best Top Pick honor, and the National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award. She is also a two-time nominee for the Romance Writers of America’s RITA® Award.
Nancy is a native of West Virginia but now lives in suburban New Jersey with a goofy golden retriever. To learn more about Nancy and her books, please visit www.NancyHerkness.com, or find her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nancyherkness and Pinterest at www.pinterest.com/nancyherkness.