“How’s that?” Valente snarled, the smoke of green yanaa twisting around his fingers.
Mogen’s dead eyes followed the heirs as they danced below. “All you need is the right bait.”
Author’s Note
Thanks so much for reading! I hope you enjoyed Odriel's Heirs. If you have time to leave a review on Amazon or your favorite book site, I would be so grateful to any words you’d be willing to leave. Even just a line or two can make a huge difference. Reviews are vital for any author, but as an indie author especially, encouragement from readers like you keeps me going and gives these stories wings.
If you’re interested in reading more, you can find updates on the sequel, Idriel’s Children, as well as my other works on my website at hayleyreesechow.com. You can also connect with me on Twitter or Instagram.
Acknowledgments
It took me three months to write this book, and eight years to gather the courage to self-publish. I would never have been able to take that next step without my little writing village.
First off, I have to thank my husband, Adam, for being my rock and keeping me grounded. For reading everything I put in front of him and always being honest. Whenever I get lost in my head, you’re always the beacon that guides me back home. I love you more than all the words could ever say.
To my wild boys, Decker & Dashiell, for inspiring to me to take the leap and reminding me there is always room to grow.
To my dad, who has shown me just what it means to pursue your passions, who first told me to “create something”, and who introduced me to griegals.
To my mom, for her ceaseless encouragement. For teaching me never to give up, and the hard things are the things most worth doing.
To my editor, Mica, for her invaluable wordsmithing and story-crafting wisdom. For keeping it real, and taking this story to the next level.
To my sister, Drew, for motivating me through revision with her keen insights.
To my critique partner, Maria, for her careful eye and boundless positivity.
To my cover designer, Dominique, for bringing my characters to life.
To my audiobook narrator, Claire, for giving my characters a voice.
To my photographer, Cheryl, whose magic camera captured the best in me.
To my beta readers, Mindy, Kayla, Randy and Sheri, for taking the time to read my words—your support lifts me up.
And to all the others who have given their kind encouragement—thank you so much. Trust me when I say, your words have given me the confidence to make this book a reality.
About the Author
Hayley Reese Chow has done of lot of things that have nothing at all to do with writing. Her hat collection includes mother, wife, engineer, USAF veteran, reservist, four-time All American fencer, 100 mile ultramarathoner, world traveler, voracious reader, and super nerd.
Hayley currently lives in Florida with two small wild boys, her long-suffering husband, and her miniature ragehound.
But in the night, when the house is still, she writes.
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