Acknowledgments
This book would never have been finished without the help of a few wonderful individuals.
First, to my husband: Without your support, I wouldn’t have begun writing, let alone chosen to pursue independent publishing as a career. It’s been a slow journey, and we’ve made some sacrifices, but we both know I’m happier for it.
Next up is my copyeditor and little sister, Kimberly Peticolas. I’m so thrilled to have you as a part of my publishing team! This has become a family endeavor, which is so cool. I’m proud of you for starting your own business, and impressed by your dedication and attention to detail. I know you don’t take it easy on me, and for that, I’m grateful!
Which nicely leads to my fantastic parents, John and Jan Peticolas, subject-matter expert and proofreader extraordinaire. I truly value your input into these books and your support of this crazy dream. Thank you for teaching me to take critique with grace, and for never holding back on honest, insightful opinions.
To my developmental editor, Katie McCoach, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your guidance and hard work on this series. You always bring new insight to the characters and the story, and my books would not be as good without your input. Thank you!
I also couldn’t have done it without my beta readers, Tamima and Jeanine . . . I couldn’t do it without you!
Last but not least, thank you to the Terrible Ten for the inspiration and motivation to keep on pushing. You know who you are.
About Megan Haskell
Legend has it, I was born with a book in my hands. When I was a kid, my mom would ground me from reading in order to get me to do my chores. To this day, I can readily ignore the real world in favor of the imaginary one lurking between the pages of my current addiction. My dad — also an avid reader — introduced me to Tolkien in my late elementary years, and I never looked back. I love escaping to worlds where magic and monsters are real, especially stories with kick-butt heroines and dangerously attractive heroes.
Despite my voracious book appetite, I didn’t start creative writing until I was working as a number cruncher in a big accounting firm. With an hour plus commute by train every day, and a demanding left-brain occupation, I needed a mobile creative outlet. A pen and paper are about as mobile as it gets! As the pages began to fill, I quickly moved onto a tiny laptop, and a writer was born. Now I get to create my own fantasies!
I am also the Content Director for O.C. Writers, A Network of Published and Aspiring Authors. We offer resources and events for both new and established authors in the Orange County, California area and online. If you’re a writer, come check us out at OCWriters.Network!
I currently live in Southern California with my wonderfully supportive husband, two daughters, and a ridiculously energetic dog. You can often find me behind the computer screen, working into the wee hours of the night when the house is quiet.
To stay informed of all the latest happenings with me and my books, join my monthly reader newsletter at MeganHaskell.com.
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