Bad Mouth(43)

If you haven’t read it a million times, it hasn’t been said enough that it may take one to write a book, but it takes a village to birth it into the world. I couldn’t have had a better start than with those I’ve begun this journey with, and I have many people to be thankful for. First for RWA, especially members in my beloved chapters, RWA San Diego, Rose City Romance Writers, and From The Heart Romance Writers, for giving me the tools, knowledge, and support I needed and craved. Once I joined, my path accelerated to lightning speed.

Then my brilliant, talented editor, Liz Pelletier, who has a thing or two in common with my Sailors, came into my world and offered me the opportunity of a lifetime. I often say you had more faith in my writing than I, lol. Thank you so much for your guidance and bringing me into the Entangled family. I’m eternally grateful for the Entangled team and authors for all the hard work you do, the success you foster, and the encouragement and advice you give freely. A special shout out to my publicist, Tara, because you amaze me with your speed, your support, and your responsiveness, and to Misa, for all you do to get the word out. I don’t know how you manage to coordinate everything so effectively.

I’d be nowhere without Natalie. Chica, you kept me at it ‘til the work was done, and it never would have happened without you. Thank you to my beta readers and crit partners of all my work. From my ship: Jenny Judy, Roxanne Henry, Austyne Cook, Sobi, Iyanna Blake, Tori Newman, Jacquelyn Canez—and Nat, of course. From everywhere else: Sondrae Bennett—your feedback was phenomenal; Christy Carlyle & Louisa Kelley—if it weren’t for you, I never would’ve pitched to Liz at the Spring Intensive; Rachael Davila—for being the best friend a writer could have, and I can’t wait for your turn; Bob Richard—for making it through without blushing and for scandalously sharing a room; Cassi Carver & Melissa Cutler—for some damn good advice and exceptional cheerleading; Lisa Kessler, who was so happy with Entangled, I couldn’t help but want to join; Margaret Taylor—for helping me survive pitching and leading me to FTHRW; the Spice of Life critters—love you Kelsii, Laura, Cynthia, Laurie, Eleanor, and Shoshanna; the Chicks at Chick Swagger, Misty Dietz, Rachael Slate, Renee Ann Miller, Denise Dittus, Josie Matthews & Vonnie Davis—for being awesome and swaggery and super there for me; the FTHRW Crit Loop members—for some kickass writing and critiquing and contest winning; the NBVC Flightline peeps—for keeping me caffeinated and knowing what I meant when I said ‘the usual.’

Thanks to my family and friends for keeping me strong when I didn’t feel it. Last, but not least, thank you to Pete and Adam. You guys will live forever as Sheriff and Boze. Your story will see the light of print.





About the Author


Angela McCallister had always wanted to grow up to be someone who would never grow up, and lucky her, that’s exactly what she’s done. Nothing says adventurous more than being a career US Navy Sailor with an imagination wild enough to create stories and characters with a paranormal bite. A mother of five, she’s gained plenty of story ideas from her family as well as her military experience. She’s currently stationed at Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu in California to work on Air Traffic Control consoles and radar. She loves to hear from and meet readers and fellow authors.