Authors: Rebecca Phillips
Tags: #Literature & Fiction, #Genre Fiction, #Coming of Age, #Teen & Young Adult, #Romance, #Contemporary
Out of Nowhere (29 page)
First and foremost, I’d like to thank everyone who was involved in the 2012 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award contest: Amazon, Penguin, Publishers Weekly, CreateSpace, Thom Kephart, the reviewers, and everyone who was kind enough to vote for me and spread the word.
To Alan, Regina, Chuck, Brian, and Casey…I loved meeting you all in Seattle.
To Shannon Steele, my friend, first reader, sounding board, book buddy, and undeniably my biggest fan. Thank you so much for your help, enthusiasm, and encouragement.
To Cara Bertrand, whose support didn’t end with ABNA.
To my agent, Carly Watters, for working so tirelessly on my behalf. Thank you for believing in Riley and me.
To my friends, family, real life and online communities, and fellow writers. Writing is a lonely job and it helps to know you’re all out there pulling for me.
To Cassie, my furry muse, who rarely left my side.
To my parents, for surrounding me with books as a child. Your support means everything.
To my children, for being awesome, patient, and basically self-sufficient. I love you guys.
And lastly, to my husband, whose hard work, sacrifice, and unwavering support make it possible for me to live my dream. Without you, this book wouldn’t exist. I love you more than I can express.
About the Author
Rebecca Phillips lives just outside the beautiful city of Halifax, Nova Scotia with her husband, two children, and one spoiled rotten cat. OUT OF NOWHERE was a finalist in the 2012 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award contest, YA category.
Rebecca is also the author of a two-book contemporary young adult series:
You can find out more and connect with Rebecca on her website:
www.rebeccawritesya.com
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