When Patrick’s words and actions finally broke through her shock, she took a step forward to call him back and explain himself but stopped. She glanced around at the elegant crowd awaiting her attention. She was being watched. This was not the time or place for that conversation. She let out a breath and watched as Patrick made his way through the crowd towards the door.
“What was that?” Michael asked. His hand ran down Carissa’s back in a comforting way.
Carissa shook her head and let Michael’s presence soothe her. She had no idea what had gotten into Patrick, but his actions had shaken her out of her grief. Something was up, but she didn’t have time to deal with it now. She turned her attention back to the gathering and looked around. This was supposed to be a solemn occasion, but she just couldn’t shake Patrick’s words. “Swear by our brother’s empty grave.” How could he take Kyle’s death so lightly? No matter how she tried, she couldn’t figure it out. There was only one thing she could do. Once the coronation was over and Eternity was put in order, she would be making a trip out to see Patrick. And, one way or another, he would explain himself.
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgements. This is the part of the book that takes me the longest to write. Not because I don’t have a lot of people to thank. I do. And I’ve thanked them. Over and over in every book I’ve done.
No. Acknowledgements are the hardest part for me to write because it’s my time to talk to you. The readers. And what do I have to say? What pearls of wisdom do I have to share that will make your lives better? What apologies or excuses do I make for the length of time it’s taken to get this book out?
I’ve written on this for over an hour and still don’t have answers to those questions. I don’t have any apologies or excuses for the delay on all of my writing. Things came up. I dealt with them. Good art is not something you can rush.
As for pearls of wisdom, I’m not sure I’m qualified to give any. I’m just some random chick, sitting in her kitchen in pajamas. My husband is teasing me by making clicking noises and my coffee is getting cold. None of that screams wise. The best piece of acumen I can come up with is “If you’re baked, don’t bake.” And no, I’m not baked, although I had a friend who had her oven set on fire by a lovely, young lady that was higher than a kite. Moral of the story, don’t do drugs, but if you do, order out and have it delivered.
I think that’s enough rambling for now. As to the people I need to thank. First off is my husband. Teasing and distracting aside, he helps me get through the hard times. My son for knowing not to touch mommy’s special pencils and notebooks, my mother and Aunt Laura for alpha reading for me, all my beta readers, CTP for publishing me, the dynamic trio (as my husband calls them) for listening to me when I need help, Ethan G. for everything he does, my readers for sticking with me through all these books, and Jackie at Hobbytown for understanding I need 12 weeks off in a year for book events. I love you guys.
About the Author
Originally from Ohio, Julie always dreamed of a job in science. Either shooting for the stars or delving into the mysteries of volcanoes. But, life never leads where you expect. In 2007, she moved to Mississippi to be with her significant other.
Now a mother of a hyperactive red headed boy, what time she’s not chasing down dirty socks and unsticking toys from the ceiling is spent crafting worlds readers can get lost in. Julie is a self-proclaimed bibliophile and lover of big words. She likes hiking, frogs, interesting earrings, and a plethora of other fun things.
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This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events or locales is entirely coincidental.
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For the Kingdom of Dragons
©2018 Julie Wetzel
All rights reserved.
Crimson Tree Publishing
Summary: It's a dark day for the kingdom of dragons. Kyle Markel, the King of Dragons, is presumed dead when his plane disappears over the cold waters of the Northern Sound.
ISBN: 978-1-63422-332-4 (paperback)
ISBN: 978-1-63422-333-1 (e-book)
Cover Design by: Marya Heidel
Typography by: Courtney Knight
Editing by: Kelly Risser
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