Broken Forest: Book One of the Daath Chronicles (39 page)

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
— this verse has not only helped me persevere through the doubt and struggle, but it’s lifted me up on my darkest days.

Of course, I have a ton of people to thank, and no idea where to start, but here it goes.

First, one giant hug and thanks to my critique partners. You’ve all helped me in so many different ways and I love you all. To my backspace girls, Laura, Tonya and Lynn, you three are a cheerleading squad, full of creative thinking and spunk. I’m so thankful to have you in my back corner. Heather and Erin, we’ve created our own little clique, and I love skyping and hashing out stories with you. Annette, you are a genius at first person. I hope I make you proud. Jordan, the amount of stories you write is inspirational. I can’t wait until the world gets to read them. Marlene, you’ve helped me improve my writing and you never shy from re-reading my work. I know when I’m having a rough day, I can always vent and you’ll always listen. We’ve both come a long way and we’re only getting started.

Taylor, you were the first teen to read my story. You’re excitement and suggestions helped make this shine, thank you.

Thanks to Jessa Russo and Curiosity Quills Press for believing in my story. None of this would be happening if I didn’t have the support of a great team. My editor, Mike Robinson, thank The Creator for you. You saw my weaknesses and helped me shine. Jade Hart, guru of production, thanks for keeping us all in line.

I thank my favorite authors, R.A. Salvatore, Elaine Cunningham, and many others who write magical stories that whisk me away and inspire me to write. Great books inspire great writing.

I’m blessed to have such an amazing family that’s always supported me. Bus’, I was terrified for you to read my story, but you did, and you loved it. Thank you for pushing me and correcting my grammar in every letter I’ve written since the third grade. Grandpa, I’m one hundred percent convinced I get my storytelling from you. No one gets stoned in this novel, but I promise to add in a stoning somewhere.

Mom, you never gave up on me. You’ve taught me the definition of strength, and everything I’ve become is because you raised me right. I know I don’t say it enough, but I love and appreciate you, more than I can express.

To my son Noah, you’re too young to read, but know you were the driving force behind all of this. I’ve always wanted to be published, but you made me go after it.

Lastly, to my husband, Cory. This story started off as a birthday gift to you and then it blossomed into a full length novel. You’ve always been a seed of creativity and source of motivation. I see how you paint the world and I want to paint it with you.

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Eliza graduated from Dowling College with a BS in Visual Communications. When she’s not arguing with excel at her day job, or playing Dragon Age 2, again, she's writing.

Her YA stories hold a bit of the fantastical and there’s always a hot romance.

She resides on Long Island with her husband, two kids and one very snuggly pit bull.

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