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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again—I have the best top readers in the Tiki Lounge. The Tikis give me reason to log on to social media. They also come up with the most creative ideas. Thank you, Jacki Rosher, for “designing” Westfield Records’ logo (and Dylan’s tattoo). Thank you, Shelley Nowak, for naming one of Westfield Records’ bands, Catharsis. Thank you to my assistant, Jen Cannon, who stepped in at the perfect time and smoothly took on tasks so that I could focus on writing. Thank you to the book bloggers, Bookstagrammers, early readers, and my publicist Kathleen Carter, who helped make this book soar.

Thank you, Cielo Caipo and Eddie “El Brujo” Caipo, for your music industry insight. I enjoyed your stories and picking your brains over laughter and wine. Dear readers, Cielo (a.k.a. Czielo) is not only a friend but an incredibly talented singer-songwriter and performer. Give her a listen (www.czielo.com).

To my beta readers, Orly Konig, Barbara Claypole White, and Cielo Caipo: you each read for a specific reason and your honest feedback helped shape Side Trip into the story it is today.

A special thank-you and shout-out to my daughter, Brenna Lonsdale, who wrote the lyrics to Joyride. You captured the essence of Joy’s story better than I could have imagined. Your talent with prose rivals the best and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you.

To my husband, Henry: thank you for being there for me. To my son, Evan, for being so strong. And Brenna, too. I love you.

Thank you, readers, for making this the best job ever. I hope you enjoyed Side Trip. Let me know what you thought of Joy and Dylan. I love to hear from my readers. You can contact me through my website (www.kerrylonsdale.com). Taking the book on a side trip? Be sure to tag me (@kerrylonsdale) and the book (#SideTrip) on social media with your photos. Keep up on the latest about my books. Sign up for my newsletter, the Beach Club, on my website (www.kerrylonsdale.com/for-readers).