I want to thank my wonderfully devoted “beta-reader” Dawn Laurent Bourgeois, who not only approached me on Facebook as a fan of “Say Yes”, but as someone that was willing to take time out of their busy (and I mean BUSY) life to agree to read “Back To Life” and painstakingly look through it for any crazy mistakes. Thank you for offering to do this for me…you are such a sweet person and I am forever grateful!
I want to use this paragraph to thank some of the insanely talented authors out there that inspired me to do this in the first place. (I’m aware that they might not read this, but I’m having a fan girl moment, lol). Jay Crownover…reading your ridiculously fantastic book “Rule” is what pushed me to self-publish my first book. I didn’t even know such a thing existed until I was lucky enough to come across your amazing work. You rock so damn hard, and dear GAWD girl, keep those tattooed pieced up bad boys coming! Also thanks to Sophie Monroe, Molly McAdams, Gail McHugh, Sylvia Day, Julie Richman, Sawyer Bennett, E.K. Blair, H.B. Heinzer, Angela Graham, Kelly Jamieson, Terri Anne Browning (author of the effing sexiest rock band series EVER “The Rocker” series...#teamDemonsWings4Life), and the mother author of all dirty literature, E.L. James…without your brilliant work I might never have been inspired to take this journey. Thank you, my book muses!
Gotta give props to my readers, because without them, let’s face it, we authors, either Indie or not, would be NOTHING! Some I have met along the way that have stayed with me are Dawn Laurent Bourgeois (you got two shout outs, girl!), Samantha Charmain Campos, and Fiona Davies…you ladies rock and keep the compliments coming, my head isn’t quite big enough yet, lol.
I was crazy inspired to write Rory’s character in this book while listening to some incredible music. Let’s face it…most of us writers are inspired by music in our writing, are we not? The bands that most inspired me during the writing process are Memphis May Fire, Dismember The Fallen, This City Falls, Countless Goodbyes, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Drive-By Truckers, Five Finger Death Punch, Shinedown, ACDC, Adele, and Ghost Town, and so many more. Keep rocking, and thanks for inspiring my bad ass rocker chic!
Last, but definitely not least…thank you, Casey. I hope you knew what an impact you had on me, and wherever you are flying, a piece of you will stay with me always.
I would like to encourage all the readers of this book to please, please make a donation to a special trust account set up for my friend Casey’s children, who was tragically killed on July 13, 2013 due to domestic violence. They are so young, and to have their beautiful mother taken in such a senseless and brutal way is a daily struggle that they will never get over. Please donate what you can to help her children as they struggle to move forward after the loss of their mother. The information needed to make any donations can be found at the following address. Please give what you can!
PrimeTrust Financial Account #980224
3700 W. Bethel Ave.
Muncie, IN 47304
Phone Number: (765) 281-6003
www.primetrustcu.com
I love, love, LOVE to hear from and interact with readers and other authors, so look me up! I am on Facebook (Mellie George), I have an author page for you to “like” (www.facebook.com/AuthorMellieGeorge), I’m on Twitter (@AuthorMellieG), and I am also on Goodreads, Instagram, and Pinterest! Come and stalk me, you know you want to, lol! See you all again for the next book, “Come Back Home” (the sequel to “Say Yes”), coming soon! See y’all on the flip side!
Rory and Liam’s Playlist
1. The Victim- Memphis May Fire
2. Shuffle Your Feet- Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
3. Broken- Seether featuring Amy Lee (a semi-oldie but still a good song)
4. Supremacy- Muse
5. Voodoo- Ghost Town
6. Conscious Killer-Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (they get two because Rory said so)
7. Generation Hate- Memphis May Fire (and so do they, but it’s just because they are freaking awesome!)
8. Let Me Put My Love Into You- ACDC
9. Amaryllis- Shinedown
10. Echoed Months- Goodmorning, Gorgeous
11. More Than Meaningless- Dismember The Fallen
12. Play Your Part- This City Falls
13. Adele- One And Only
14. *Adele-Make You Feel My Love…Rory and Liam’s Wedding Song
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