I write with fantastic writers’ groups: 80k Words, NaNo in Feb (aka 4evNo), and Anything Goes. Thanks for the sprints Emily R. Pearson, Annisa Tangreen, KK Hendin, Lex Martin, Brianna Lee, Claudia Bradshaw, Tami Carter and Kerry Taylor (and many more!).
Diana Peterfreund is incredibly generous with advice and ideas, so you’ll spot a tribute to her next book in my last chapter.
Melanie Harlow has been a tremendous ally—thank you for inviting me to the WrAHM Society! These kickass women who wrangle words and kids (stole that line from Gen) have wonderful NSFW commentary on writing and life.
My husband gives me time and space to write, edit, and take glorious “research” trips, while tackling far more than his fair share of housework.
Although my kids are too young to read, I adore their enthusiasm. My three-year-old stands on our coffee table, proclaims, “My mommy writes books!” and then jumps down with a dramatic, “Thank you!”
My parents’ encouragement means even more considering I don’t write PG books. Their unwavering support inspired Violet’s father’s press statement.
Finally, I am grateful to the bloggers, readers and reviewers who cheer for my characters and share my books. I am especially humbled by the enthusiasm and feedback from Lisa Reeves, Sam Stettner, Hetty Whitmore Rasmussen, Naomi Hop, Holly Baker, and Chelcie Dacon-Holguin, whose kind words make me fall in love with these stories all over again.
After typing 76,000 words, these two are the most heartfelt: Thank you.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Heidi Joy lives in Happy Valley off Sunnyside Road. She swears she did not make that up.
Heidi’s career includes marketing, journalism, and a few delicious years as a food columnist. Media passes took her backstage with several rock bands, where she learned that sometimes a wardrobe malfunction is exactly what the rock star intends.
You’ll most often find Heidi Joy with her husband and two small kids fishing, clamming, exploring the Northwest, and building epic forts in their living room.
She’s currently working on a new romantic suspense novel and a hot contemporary romance series set in San Francisco. Previews are at Heidi Joy’s website, www.heidijoytretheway.com.
ALSO BY HEIDI JOY TRETHEWAY
TYLER & STELLA (Tattoo Thief #2)
When aspiring music journalist Stella Ramsey gets insider access to America’s hottest rock band, she’s torn between selling a story and telling the truth. Celebrity gossip swirls around Tattoo Thief’s bassist Tyler Walsh, forcing Stella to reveal her own secrets to save him from his.
TATTOO THIEF (Tattoo Thief #1)
When Beryl leaves her sleepy hometown to become a house sitter for New York’s richest residents, her first client is Gavin Slater, lead singer for the rock band Tattoo Thief. He trashed his penthouse, abandoned his dog and fled the country, leaving Beryl to find out why he’s running and what can bring him back.
WON’T LAST LONG
Can two people who are totally wrong for each other ever be right?
Opposites attract, but friends think sly, feisty Melina and steady, laid-back Joshua can’t possibly last. When crisis throws their world off its axis, Melina must confront her history and the destruction of her pristine image.
A HANDFUL OF GOLD
A new fairy tale adventure with an un-princess twist.
If there’s just one thing Audrey wants, it’s an adventure. When she travels through the forest to see the kingdom castle for the first time, she must rely on kindness and courage to outwit bandits, rescue a girl and help a prince.
Read more at www.heidijoytretheway.com.
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