Happily Letter After (co-written with Vi Keeland)
Acknowledgements
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This book was written in 2020 during a really challenging year for all of us. In these unprecedented times, I’m so happy to be able to help provide an escape for you. I consider myself the luckiest gal in the world to have readers all over the world who continue to support and promote my books. Your enthusiasm and hunger for my stories is what motivates me every day. And to all of the book bloggers who work tirelessly to support me, please know how much I appreciate you.
To Vi – Forever my partner in crime. Hopefully you don’t get tired of me singing your praises. Each year our friendship becomes more invaluable to me. I couldn’t do any of this without you. The best part of this career has been our collaborations and getting to work with my friend each and every day.
To Julie – My late-night watch dog. Thank you for your friendship and for always inspiring me with your amazing writing and attitude.
To Luna –Thank you being there day in and day out and especially this year for being such an inspiration. The best is yet to come.
To Erika –Thank you for always brightening my days with your daily check-ins and virtual smiles. It will always be an E thing!
To Cheri – An amazing friend and supporter. Thanks for always looking out. Can’t wait ‘til the day we can all get together again.
To my Facebook reader group, Penelope’s Peeps – I adore you all. You are my home and favorite place to be.
To my agent extraordinaire, Kimberly Brower –Thank you for everything you do and for getting my books out into the world.
To my editor Jessica Royer Ocken – It’s always a pleasure working with you. I look forward to many more experiences to come.
To Elaine of Allusion Book Formatting and Publishing – Thank you for being the best proofreader, formatter, and friend a girl could ask for.
To Julia Griffis of The Romance Bibliophile – Your eagle eye is amazing. Thank you for being so easy to work with.
To my assistant Brooke – Thank you for hard work in handling all of the things Vi and I can’t seem to ever get to. We appreciate you so much!
To Kylie and Jo at Give Me Books – You guys are amazing! Thank you for your tireless promotional work. I would be lost without you.
To Letitia of RBA Designs – My awesome cover designer. Thank you for always working with me until the finished product exactly perfect.
To my husband – Thank you for always taking on so much more than you should have to so that I am able to write. I love you so much.
To the best parents in the world – I’m so lucky to have you! Thank you for everything you have ever done for me and for always being there.
Last but not least, to my daughter and son – Mommy loves you. You are my motivation and inspiration!
About the Author
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Penelope Ward is a New York Times, USA Today and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author.
She grew up in Boston with five older brothers and spent most of her twenties as a television news anchor. Penelope resides in Rhode Island with her husband, son and beautiful daughter with autism.
With over two million books sold, she is a 21-time New York Times bestseller and the author of over twenty novels.
Penelope’s books have been translated into over a dozen languages and can be found in bookstores around the world.
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