The Deep End of the Sea (38 page)
Olympus
—Also known as Mount Olympus, a mountain range in Greece thought to be home to the Greek pantheon of gods and goddesses.
Pemphredo
—One of the Graeae, Pemphredo is known as
alarm
or
she who guides the way
.
Perseus
—Hero in Greek mythology celebrated for slaying Medusa.
Poseidon
—Greek god of the seas and storms.
Satyr
—Half man, half goat creatures in Greek mythology.
Talos
—A giant man made of bronze who served as a protector in Greek mythology.
Tartarus
— The area where wicked people end up in the Underworld in Greek mythology.
Telesphorus
—Greek demi-god of convalescence.
Yassou
—Common Greek greeting comparable with
hello
or
health to you!
Zeus
—King of the Greek gods.
This book has been truly a labor of love to write, and there are so many people to thank for coming on this journey with me. To my agent, Pam van Hylckama Vlieg, thanks for believing in Medusa’s story so much. To my editor, Natasha Tomic, and my publicist, KP Simmon, thank you for all you’ve done for me and this book. Kelsey Patton, I am so grateful you’ve allowed me to use your beautiful art on the cover. Speaking of ... Carly Stevens, thanks for designing another beauty for me! Stacey Blake, thank you for your wonderful formatting skills. I am incredibly lucky to have such a talented team behind me.
To my amazing beta readers Tracy Cooper, Andrea Johnston, Vilma Gonzalez, and Megan O’Connell, I am forever grateful for all the time, suggestions, feedback, love, and encouragements you’ve given this story and characters. It’s meant the world to me.
To my wonderful street team, I send you lots of love and gratitude for the support you gift me with. You guys are the best! Big shout-outs also go out to the following bloggers, all of whom I owe so much to for their continual support of me and my books: Natasha at Natasha is a Book Junkie, Vilma at Vilma’s Book Blog, Cristina at Cristina’s Book Reviews, Ana at The Book Hookup, Jessica at Lovin’ Los Libros, Caitlin at The Road is You, Chelsea at Starbucks & Books Obsession, Maria at Reading the Alphabet, Meredith at Pandora’s Books, Tricia at Romance Addict Book Blog, Kathryn at TSK TSK What to Read, Autumn at The Book Trollop, Megan at Paperbook Princess, and Sarah at Simply Sarah’s Corner.
To my husband and three boys, I love you guys more than anything. I am so grateful you guys put up with my need to get these stories out of my head. I also send love and appreciation out to my parents and the rest of my friends and family who have supported me as I chase these dreams.
All the gratitude to you, too, sweet readers.
Heather Lyons has always had a thing for words—She’s been writing stories since she was a kid. In addition to writing, she’s also been an archaeologist and a teacher. Heather is a rabid music fan, as evidenced by her (mostly) music-centric blog, and she’s married to an even larger music snob. They’re happily raising three kids who are mini music fiends who love to read and be read to.
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