how came at the start of most novels there is a greeting message to a

[duckduckgoose]

certain someone? for eg.
to my dear sister robin farran:
so much admired

 

[FeCuzloverOnew1000]

well, maybe because the person who their writing 2 is the person who inspired them to write the novel. my Guess

 

[Kat]

Basically, it's just who the author wants to dedicate the book too

 

[CorrienneMcCalister]

It's not a greeting, it's a dedication. People dedicate books for the same reason they dedicate songs and movies.

 

[tham153]

Writing as one who has done this in my novel Time for Patriots, the acknowledgements went to a friend who helped me get it in shape for the publisher's computer and a fellow who made a suggestion which improved the book. Some authors like to make a statement for their spouse or kids.