The Lightning Conjurer
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Acknowledgements
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – none of this would have been possible if not for the immense patience, everlasting support, and, ahem, mild badgering of my husband, Aaron. When my life was bleak and full of budgets and spreadsheets, you forced me to sit down and write – and that’s exactly what I did. You are the greatest friend and partner anyone could ever have, and the best part of each and every day.
Thank you so much to my editor, Sara, who not only possesses a brilliant and meticulous eye for editing, but also has a heart of gold. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for championing this series in every possible way. Meeting you was kismet!
Ashlynn, thank you for your eagle eyes and magical ability to spot errors (Typomancer??). I will never publish another book without it passing through your hands first! Thank you, as well, for being a true friend for so many years.
Special thanks to Sheena Turner and Ken K., for your exceptional expertise in Japanese, as well as the incredible Dr. Miri Lader for all of your Hebrew help. And to my Australian English consultant extraordinaire, Laura Thomas. Any errors are mine.
I’d like to take a moment to recognize a dear friend, a brilliant blogger, and a true champion to the entire literary world, Laura. Your blog, The Magic Book Corner, is the best of the best. Your reviews are inspiring and your support is unparalleled. Thank you for everything you do!
“Jzika” – you are an indomitable force of kindness, love, optimism, and unbridled encouragement. Thank you for everything you’ve done for this series. Thank you for a wonderful 15-year friendship. Thank you for embarking on beautiful co-author adventures with me! And thank you for being one of the purest souls I’ve ever known ♡
Alberto y Elidia, muchas gracias por traer La Conjuradora del Rayo a los hispanohablantes de todo el mundo. (If there are errors in this message of gratitude, it’s only because you weren’t here to help! )
To my wonderful Beta/ARC team: Aaron, Ashlynn, Beba, Constance, Heather, Jessica, Joey, Marco, Rebecca, Travis – thank you for all of your fabulous advice and input. You are truly invaluable!
Rachel, Vinnie, Sara, Jessica W., Laura, Constance, Ashlynn, Yash, Dani, Dana, Tina M., Jen B., Meg H., Alexa Rose, Eline, Marco, Allyson, Mr. Argonauts, and Darcy S. – from the very beginning, you’ve done more than I could ever thank you for.
To my incredible family, thank you for your boundless love and support, through thick and thin and everything in-between. Evelyn, the strongest character in the entire series, was created from the sum total of all of you.
To my kickass squad over at Indie Fantasy Addicts – I adore each and every one of you! Thank you for being the best damn group on the internet!
And most of all, to my readers – I am humbled by your love, loyalty, enthusiasm, and unfaltering support. There is no combination of words that can properly convey the awe and gratitude I have for each and every one of you.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
About the Author
Rachel Rener graduated from the University of Colorado after focusing on Psychology and Neuroscience. Since then, she has lived in three different countries, including Japan and Turkey, and has traveled to forty more.
When she’s not engrossed in writing, Rachel enjoys painting, reading, nature photography, collecting shiny rocks, volcanology (not to be confused with the Star-Trek-related Vulcan-ology), traveling the world, and exploring the outdoors – though she maintains a strict view-to-effort ratio when hiking. She currently lives near Golden, CO, along with her husband, a stellar mineral collection, and a mischievous umbrella cockatoo named Terrance (a.k.a “Jungle Chicken”) who sits on her shoulder and begs for head scritches while she writes.
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