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  Relationships come in as many forms as there are couples on earth. There is no wrong or right way to love. Our goal is to simply find a way that works.

  For us.

  And whether we end up with a partner or not, we are never alone if we’ve taken the time to make a friend of ourselves.

  In a way, Val got lucky. She found out she wasn’t actually genetically related to her family. *Wink.* But then again, Val and her adoptive mom were just as connected as any flesh and blood could have ever bound them.

  So family is something we can’t escape. But it’s also something we can add to, and improve upon. Throughout Val’s journey, she was the glue that held a group of strangers together. They formed their own makeshift, oddball family. Granted, some were odder than others. But they were all accepted, just the same.

  So I invite you to accept yourself now, just as you are. Make a friend of yourself. A lifelong friend.

  Because deep inside you lives your own Valiant Stranger.

  And she is spectacular.

  Until next time, all my best.

  Sincerely,

  Margaret Lashley

  DON’T WANT THE JOURNEY to end? It doesn’t have to!

  As a Val Fan, you’ve earned first crack at exclusive, unpublished stories set in “The Land of Val!”

  The Val Fremden Mystery Series is coming to an end, but as Winky would say, “It ain’t over till it’s over!”

  As a special thanks to folks like you, who’ve read and loved the entire series, I’m offering you a chance to keep hanging with the gang!

  Join my exclusive newsletter for die-hard fans, and you’ll receive the heartfelt, hilarious story of Winnie & Winky’s wedding as a welcome gift!

  Right now, it’s the only way to get this story!

  By signing up to my die-hard fan newsletter, every month you’ll get insider info on what’s new with me, snapshots of places featured in the series, and you’ll be able to suggest ideas for upcoming free short stories about the gang throughout the coming year! If I pick your story idea, you’ll get a copy of the entire collection, and be named on the final dedication page! Woo hoo!

  So join the fun on Sunset Beach and read about the day Winnie and Winky got hitched. Just click the link and sign up now. See you at the beach!

  Short Story Link: BookHip.com/VXPBJR

  Thanks again for reading my books. If you’d like to leave a review for Cloud Nine, here’s a link to the review page:

  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HDTXZZ2

  If you’d like to contact me, you can reach me by:

  Website: https://www.margaretlashley.com

  Email: [email protected]

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  What’s Next for Val?

  First of All, Thanks for Reading Cloud Nine!

  I hope you enjoyed Cloud Nine: When Pigs Fly. If you did, please take a moment and leave a review now. I read and appreciate every single one!

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  Ready for more Val? Join my special newsletter for die-hard fans! As a special welcome gift, I’ll send you an exclusive, unpublished short story featuring Val and the gang. You can’t get it any other way!

  And you wouldn’t want to miss out on Winnie and Winky’s wedding, would you?

  By signing up to my die-hard fan newsletter, every month you’ll get insider info on what’s new with me, snapshots of places featured in the series, and you’ll be able to suggest ideas for upcoming free short stories about the gang throughout the coming year! If I pick your story idea, you’ll get a copy of the collection and be named in the final dedication! Woo hoo!

  So join the fun on Sunset Beach and read all about the day Winnie and Winky got hitched. Just click the link and sign up now! See you at the beach!

  Short Story Link: BookHip.com/VXPBJR

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  Bye for now!

  About the Author

  Like the characters in my novels, I haven’t lead a life of wealth or luxury. In fact, as it stands now, I’m set to inherit a half-eaten jar of Cheez Whiz...if my siblings don’t beat me to it.

  During my illustrious career, I’ve been a roller-skating waitress, an actuarial assistant, an advertising copywriter, a real estate agent, a house flipper, an organic farmer, and a traveling vagabond/truth seeker. But no matter where I’ve gone or what I’ve done, I’ve always felt like a weirdo.

  I’ve learned a heck of a lot in my life. But getting to know myself has been my greatest journey. Today, I know I’m smart. I’m direct. I’m jaded. I’m hopeful. I’m funny. I’m fierce. I’m a pushover. And I have a laugh that makes strangers come up and want to join in the fun. In other words, I’m a jumble of opposing talents and flaws and emotions. And it’s all good.

  In some ways, I’m a lot like Val Fremden. My books featuring Val are not autobiographical, but what comes out of her mouth was first formed in my mind, and sometimes the parallels are undeniable. I drink TNTs. I had a car like Shabby Maggie. And I’ve started my life over four times, driving away with whatever earthly possessions fit in my car. And, perhaps most importantly, I’ve learned that friends come from unexpected places.