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Acknowledgments
I always wanted to know what lay beyond Drukkar’s Sea…and that’s why I wrote this book. After I finished Throne of the Horde King in 2022, there was a sense of sadness as I wrapped up that series. But there was also excitement because I knew that I still had many, many stories left to tell about the world of Dakkar. The Horde King of Shadow is only the begi
These days it takes a small village to publish a book. The Horde King of Shadow is my 25th novel and I’ve been blessed to have so many supportive people in my life that helped make it happen.
To Naomi, I don’t know how I ever functioned without you. You are a superstar assistant and your continued enthusiasm for this book always kept me moving forward. “No pressure…but a little bit of pressure” definitely needs to be printed on a shirt! Thank you for being the best PA an author could ask for, not to mention a great friend.
A big thank you to Mandi Andrejka, my editor. Simply put, you make my books better. You spot the smallest of things with your eagle eyes and I always love your reaction GIFs sprinkled throughout a manuscript. You’ve been so kind, generous, and helpful over the years (!!) we’ve been working together.
Thank you to my producer, narrator, and friend, Marcio Catalano, not only for being a supportive force, but for also encouraging me to explore different paths of creativity and to step outside the norm, especially when it comes to audiobooks.
To two of my author friends, Emma Hamm and Juliette Cross—waking up to a plethora of voice messages from you both always made my morning. Thanks for sharing your guidance and opinions on all things publishing and being wonderful friends.
To my IRL family and friends—hi Hayley, Pierce, Katrina, and Beth—thanks for the emotional support cocktails, cat sitting, and putting up with my scattered brain when I’m on a deadline.
Last but not least, a big thank you to YOU, the reader. Whether I was honored to meet you at one of the signings or conventions this last year or whether you are someone who is just stumbling upon my books for the first time, thank you for your support! I wouldn’t be able to do this thing that I love so much—telling stories—if it weren’t for you.