I thank my husband in every book. I can look back on each acknowledgment and see the love and support he’s shown me over my career. Jeff helps me so much that at times I joke that his name should be on the cover, too, because without him, there would be no Jamie McGuire books. His presence in my life is just as instrumental to my finishing novels as my creativity or work ethic. Not only does he handle most everything so that I can focus on my career, he is the reason I know how to write about love and why I know men have a soft, sweet, kind side. He is why I know men can be so forgiving and patient.
There are three other people in our household who show patience and love daily—my children. It’s hard to have a mom who works in the home. It takes a lot of understanding and respect, and my children have become pros. Thank you, babies.
Thank you to two readers who have become like sisters—Deanna and Selena. You were the first to travel more than an hour to one of my early signings, and it was before anyone knew who I was! I’m so glad that we’ve become so close, and I cherish our friendship. I love you both.
Danielle, Jessica, and Kelli—Your support has been invaluable. I can’t thank you enough for what you do. Not only do you rally the troops on your own time, but you also expect nothing in return. I cherish our friendship as much as I appreciate your dedication.
MacPack! You all, every single one of you, rock my socks. I am in awe of how devoted you are to the cause, and I am eternally grateful. You’ll never know just how many times you brighten my day.
Megan Davis—You’ve never let me down. You are always available, always around to lend an ear or to help in any way you can. You are an amazing friend. The Vegas signing simply would not have been possible without you, and I will never forget your kindness. Thank you.
Teresa Mummert—My sanity thanks you. I don’t think there is another person who makes me laugh or look forward to a phone conversation like you do. I consider you to be one of my very best friends, and I’m so grateful you put up with me.
JAMIE MCGUIRE was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She attended Northern Oklahoma College, the University of Central Oklahoma, and Autry Technology Center where she graduated with a degree in Radiography.
Jamie paved the way for the New Adult genre with the international bestseller Beautiful Disaster. Her follow-up novel, Walking Disaster, debuted at #1 on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists. Beautiful Oblivion, book one of the Maddox Brothers books, also topped the New York Times bestseller list, debuting at #1.
Novels also written by Jamie McGuire include Red Hill, an apocalyptic thriller; the Providence series, a young adult paranormal romance trilogy; Apolonia, a dark sci-fi romance; and several novellas, including A Beautiful Wedding, Among Monsters: A Red Hill Novella, and Happenstance: A Novella Series.
Jamie lives on a ranch just outside of Enid, Oklahoma, with her husband, Jeff, and their three children. They share their thirty acres with cattle, six horses, three dogs, and a cat named Rooster.
Find Jamie at www.jamiemcguire.com or on Facebook, Twitter, Tsu, and Instagram.