I've Been Watching You: a stunning crime thriller from The North East Police Series
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I’d like to say a massive thank you to the team at Bloodhound Books – particularly Betsy and Fred for believing in me and this novel enough to give me a contract. Also thanks to the lovely editor and cover designer – they make working a pleasure.
To the Crime Scene personnel and police officers who have put up with me constantly double checking facts, thanks for the unwavering belief in my writing, and for regaling me with endless tales of crime scene gallows humour. To the lovely Inspector Caroline, I give thanks for answering the numerous questions asked about the police side of a crime novel.
Special thanks to my amazing family – Peter, Jeannet, Derek, Michael, Mary and Harry -without them writing just wouldn’t be possible. The support they provide is unwavering and constant. They all make me so proud every single day. They make me strive to be a better person and push me to believe in myself.
My close friends are my rocks – constant support through good and bad, and not being too shy to tell me when I’m doing something I shouldn’t be! You know who you are – but to mention a few names (by no means all) Claire, Angela, Dionne, Rachel, Vicky, Eileen, Michelle and Char. Keep shining like the stars you are.
Finally, I’d like to thank YOU, the reader. Writing really wouldn’t be as pleasurable without each and every one of you, whether I know you or not, you make my dreams a reality. It makes me very proud to admit I’m a member of THE Book Club, UK Crime Book Club, Crime Book Club and Crime Fiction Addict on Facebook – these clubs make speaking to readers simple and I thoroughly enjoy the interaction, banter, and suggestions for books to read, characters and plots to write. I look forward to meeting more of you at the various events planned in the near future.