To my loving family, who feared I might divulge family secrets in this book (relax, I don’t), I appreciate your willingness to listen to me drone on about the writing and publishing processes. Fair warning. If you think this is my one and only book, think again. I’ve only just begun.
I can never ever thank Ayse McCarthy enough. Through health and sickness, career challenges, and sometimes even across three thousand miles, Ayse is my rock. Always encouraging, challenging, forcing me to raise the bar. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You inspire me.
Grazie a tutti. Thank you all.
About the Author
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Valerie Taylor was born and raised in Stamford, Connecticut. She earned a B.S. Marketing degree and an MBA from Sacred Heart University, as well as a graduate certificate in health care administration from Simmons University (formerly Simmons College). She had a thirty-year career in the financial services industry as a marketer and writer. After her divorce, she spread her wings and relocated her career to Boston and then to Seattle. When she retired, she resettled in her home state to be near her two grown children and granddaughter. She’s a published book reviewer with BookTrib.com and a member of the Westport Writers’ Workshop. She enjoys practicing tai chi and being an expert sports spectator. What’s Not Said is her debut novel. A sequel is in the works.
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