The Awakening: Book 1 of the Evaran Chronicles (20 page)

I hope you enjoyed the first book in my new series! There will be many more to come. If you enjoyed the book, and have the time and inclination, a review would go a long way in helping out this new indie author. If you do submit a review, I’ll put in a word to Evaran to rescue you if you ever get abducted by aliens. Want to be notified about new book releases? If so, you can sign up below.

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About the Author

I have been dreaming about fictional worlds since I was a kid. I devoured anything related to fantasy and science fiction. I developed a setting over the last twenty years and struggled to find a medium I could express it in. Several years ago I discovered I enjoyed writing. It is a passion of mine now, and exploring my setting with it has been an awesome journey.

I work in the information technology field and have my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in it. It has helped me to shape some of the concepts I write about. I also enjoy keeping up on futurology and science in general.

I live in central Ohio and enjoy walking, reading, gaming, learning, listening to music, and trying to keep up on my never-ending list of TV shows and movies to watch. If you want to contact me, you can do so on my website at

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Dedication

Dedicated to my grandparents, who taught me anything is possible and to believe in myself

Acknowledgements

This was a great journey for me, but I wouldn’t be here without the help of others. I would like to thank, in no particular order:

My great editor, Laura Petrella, for guiding me and making this possible. Her outstanding knowledge and years of experience were what I needed to begin my journey on the right path. She was patient with me and gave me inspiration to hone my craft. For that, I am eternally grateful.

My cover artist, Tom Edwards ([email protected]), for doing a fantastic cover. He is a true professional and a pleasure to work with. He ran with the concept I had in mind and produced something awesome. I feel privileged to pair his art with my writing.

My proofreader, Donna Rich, for catching several things that slipped through. She was quick and efficient!

My family and friends who helped encourage me. From getting me a set of books I use (Thanks, Sis!) to the helpful discussions on writing and fictional worlds (Thanks, Cousin and Nevynn!), they have been inspiring.

My formatter and interior designer, Colleen Sheehan (
www.wdrbookdesign.com/
), for making my book interior and ebook look fantastic! She was a joy to work with and made everything so much easier. She was patient and thoughtful and had a great design eye that was appreciated. I thank her for helping me put my best foot forward!