This is Dedicated...
One of my favorite things to do when I’m getting a book ready for publication is to write the dedication. I think of the dedication as a little stream of love and gratitude heading out into the world towards whoever/whatever inspired me. But I also love reading the dedication page whenever I begin reading something new. I’ve found that whoever/whatever the author chooses to honor here (usually) gives insight into his or her life, as well as the intention of the story I’m about to read.
Here are a few of my favorites. The books that are “clickable” are ones from my own shelf. The others I’ve included because I thought they were pretty dang cool!
For those who longed to find a best friend,
and found it in themselves.
To women who risk telling the hard truths.
To my father, who gave me my love for words,
and to my mother, who told me to take typing as a backup.
I love you both, dearly.
Cosmos, by Carl Sagan:
In the vastness of space and immensity of time,
it is my joy to spend a planet and an epoch with Annie.
Austenland, by Shannon Lewis:
For Colin Firth–You’re a really great guy, but I’m married, so I think we should just be friends.
For Jeff: you and I are living proof
that love at first sight does exist.
For anyone who has ever walked through a dark time:
may Dragonfly lead you towards your own inner light.
For those who have loved and lost: may you know that you are not alone.
I'm not close to publishing Feathers in the Sand (yet), but I'm thinking about it and I'll share it with you when it's time.
