51 Shades of Maggie, Liverpool Style (7 page)

I would like to thank Blackstaff Press for publishing the book. Thanks to Maureen Boyle, my Open University tutor, who helped give me the confidence to show my writing to others. Thanks to Chrissie Manby, author, who gave me excellent advice on publishing and writing. Thanks to Sarah who met me at Waterstones coffee shop and kept me company on her lunch hour while I scribbled Maggie's shenanigans. Thanks to the chums that I bounced ideas off: Linda, Sam, Ricky, Jen, Trish, Ali, Julie, Roxy, Jules, Dean, Dawn, Anthony. Thanks to Reuben for the pictures for my Facebook page. Thanks to my mum for an honest opinion and excessive baby-sitting duties.

Finally, a gigantic thank you to all my Facebook fans – you have made my dream come true and I thank every single one of you for all the lovely comments and support. I hope that you enjoy the story.

Leesa. x