Amarok (21 page)

To Kate Kaynak, Vikki Ciaffone, Kendra Saunders, and all the people at Spencer Hill Press for believing in
Amarok
. To my literary agent, Jill Corcoran of the Herman Agency, thank you for never letting me give up. And to all the women of Operation Awesome, my local critique group, Toni Kerr and Lorena Mann—I owe you so much! I would also like to thank Vivienne’s 5th Street Cafe for letting me write
Amarok
while I was tucked away in a quiet corner, enjoying a cup of delicious tea.

Angela Townsend was born in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Missoula, Montana. As a child, Angela grew up listening to stories told by her grandparents, ancient tales and legends of faraway places.

Influenced by her Irish and Scottish heritage, Angela became an avid research historian, specializing in Celtic mythology. Her gift for storytelling finally led her to a full-time career in historical research and writing.

A writer in local community circulations, Angela is also a published genealogical and historical resource writer who has taught numerous research seminars. Currently, Angela divides her time among writing, playing Celtic music on her fiddle, and Irish dancing. She resides on a ranch, in rural Northwestern Montana, with her two children Levi and Grant.