The Studying Hours (How to Date a Douchebag #1)(89)

All in all, I think we did okay.

Shirl Rickman. I <3 You.

Christine Kuttnauer, my right hand and PA: the fact that you’re starting to hug me says it all. You keep me organized, scheduled, and always tell it to me straight. If we worked in an office, you would be my work wife. Don’t tell Laurie I said that.

To my fan group Ney’s Little Liars; thank you for loving me enough to join and stick around, except for Melinda, whom I added without permission: “FFS Sara, did you add me to your group?” Yes. Yes I did.

BS’ers. Our safe place.

Alina (Hoot Nanny) for taking such good care of my baby while I work.

To Doug for giving me the space to be myself and letting me be creative. Because let’s face it, I’m a tad…weird.

My parents: Lori, Jim, Jean and Harold for being so proud.

Jenna P, Kirstin K, Abby S, Jenny C…for still thinking I’m cool even though I’m way older than you. My new friends Renee and Jody, who will probably never see this because I have to force them to read when they’d rather be Jazzercising. Or eating ice cream.



Swag hags:



Tami with the etsy shop MockingbirdApparel, thanks so much for designing and printing the “Date the D” tee shirts that I wear and sell at my signings. They are a real crowd pleaser, and the decals aren’t half bad either.

Kristen & Andy with the Book Boyfriend Candles for creating the custom “Douchebags Smell Good” candles. The best. Swag. Ever. It’s true: “One whiff and you’re in love…”



Design & Editing:



To Sarah Hanson with Okay Creations for designing an eye-catching cover. It’s fantastic in every way. And Sarah? I might be irritating to deal with via email, but I’ll grow on you, trust me.

To Caitlyn with C. Marie Editing, your attention to detail made a huge difference. I never thought I’d get through all those red edits.

To Julie with JT Formatting, the last person to touch the book before it gets published. Thank you for turning my manuscript into art. I marvel at your work.

And to you.

Thank you.