House of Fear and Freedom (The Wyrd Sequence Book 1)

by Kimberley J. Ward

  A special thanks to Liz Nicholl, Nicola Young, Karen Nuttall and Samantha Presslee. All of whom have not only helped with this book throughout various stages of edits/reading, but who have also given me numerous words of encouragement over the years. It’s all appreciated, ladies. Truly.

  To Jessica Burgess, who has been a lifesaver when it comes to the edits, not only to this book, but also to the ones that I’m (still) working on. Seriously. You’re a lifesaver. I swear that editing these things will be the death of me one day.

  Most of all I would like to bring some attention to a few wonderful members of my family. Without you this book wouldn’t have happened, the first page would never have seen the light of day. Your no shit attitudes towards me following my dreams kept me going during the rough times.

  My annoying sister, you’ve read and reread this damn thing so many times you can quote it now. I’m sorry (not sorry). Granny-wanny, from getting me the beautiful antique desk on which I write to the nonstop words of support, I have so many things to be grateful for. You rock. To my fantastic uncle, Rob, there’s far to many things for me to list that you’ve helped me with. You are invaluable. Finally, to my mummy-wummy. It’s an impossible task to put down everything you’ve done for me, but just so you know, you are my best friend, and in general, the best. I wouldn’t trade you for anything (well, almost anything).

  Finally, my arsehole pets, you wake me up in the mornings with your demands for food, thus giving me an early start even if I hadn’t planned on one. For some reason I cannot fathom, I love you little monsters.

  Lastly, to my annoying sister, who really wanted to be acknowledged twice… here you go.