by B. R. Myers
I’m also indebted to the inspirational quotes and sporting success story of Jesse Owens. In writing this book I drew on The Jesse Owens Foundation, a non-profit organization whose goal is to promote the development of youth to their fullest potential by offering scholarships to those students in need who have distinguished themselves in academics or sport.
There were early readers for this story whose enthusiasm I am very grateful. Thank you, Barbara MacDougall, Tricia Dauphinee-Bishop, and Shannon Macgillivray. You all have gumption with a capital G.
Most of all I’m thankful for the continued support from my parents, Eric and Ethel Bishop and their unfailing belief in me. And thank you to my generous, big hearted siblings, Brad Bishop and Cynthia Flack.
Thank you to my husband Ken and our children, Ruth and Adam for filling the non-writing bits of my life with so much wonderful stuff. I adore you all.
And lastly, a big thank you to my lovable cocker spaniel, Cody, whose constant companionship proves the sound of my typing is the best background music for his naps.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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B. R. Myers is the author of Butterflies Don’t Lie. She spent most of her teen years behind the covers of Stephen King, Ray Bradbury, and Lois Duncan. She collects vintage jewelry, appreciates a design in her cappuccino, and believes bacon makes everything better. When she’s not putting her characters in awkward situations, she works as a registered nurse. She lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with her husband and their two children. You can visit her online at bethanymyers.blogspot.ca.