The Glorious Becoming (74 page)

Authors: Lee Stephen

BOOK: The Glorious Becoming

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

To God: You revealed so much to me during the course of TGB and encouraged me in the hours when I needed it the most. For anything good that comes from Epic, I give You all the glory and honor. For anything good that comes from me, ever, I give You all praise. I love you, Father. Thank You for Your Son.

To Lindsey: This is your acknowledgment, sweetheart, but it’s really for anyone who takes the time to read this section. They need to know that this story would not be what it is if it weren’t for you. Thank you for being my most honest critic, and for setting me straight when I went astray. I love you!

To my family: As always, thank you all for the constant encouragement you’ve provided me, not only through the course of this book, but throughout my life. I am so blessed to have each and every one of you! Thank you all for making me a better person.

To Jody Calkins: Thank you so much for joining the Epic crew, Jody, and for doing such an outstanding job editing TGB! Only a writer knows the true value of having an editor on their team. I’m thrilled to have you!

To Arlene Prunkl: You will forever be a part of Epic, Arlene. Thank you so much for getting me off the ground. You deserve every ounce of success that this life gives you, and I am
so
happy for you!

To Fiona Raven: You are a consummate professional, Fiona. Book four was a stressful project for me from start to finish, but as always, you were willing to work with me through it. Thank you so much!

To Lorenz H. Ruwwe: The cover is the first part of a book that a reader sees, and you did a phenomenal job. Your willingness to work with my ideas and see them through was extremely meaningful. I’m pumped to have you representing Epic!

To Stevie: Every writer should have a best bud to throw ideas off of. You’ve been there since day one of my Epic journey, and I appreciate that so much. Now get
your
books out there so I can promote the heck out of them!

To Luke: There would be no Epic Universe were it not for you. Thank you, man, for always being there when I have an issue that needs to be resolved to keep the .com alive. You are deserving of so much recognition.

To Earl & Denise: You guys already know how much you mean to me, but I’ll say it again: you guys help make Epic what it is. Thank you so much for being great fans and even better friends. Earl, I promise to try and cut back on the disasters that happen during my shift.

To the Myers: Natasha and J, you guys are incredible. I have no doubt that God placed you on an intersecting path with Epic. Tasha, thank you so much for the work you’ve done helping me get the word about Epic out there, and for rooting out opportunities that I never knew existed!

To Aaron Spuler: Thank you for being there even when things get slow! You’re an awesomely dedicated fan and compadre on the forums. Time for that place to get rocking again!

To Stephanie Police: You’ve been such a huge part of the Epic family, Steph—thank you for sticking with and contributing so much to the Epic universe. You’re so much more than a voice on a podcast. Don’t ever let life stop
you
from writing. You absolutely have a talent for it.

To Erik Sabol: In addition to be an incredible source of encouragement, you’re also an outstanding writer and soon-to-be-novelist. Right?
Right??
Get busy! We both know you can do it.

To Patrick Todoroff: Congratulations on the success you’ve had with Eshu International—you absolutely deserve it! Thank you for being an ally in the indie writing scene. Let’s go rock the world.

To SR & the UTBBB: Everyone starts somewhere, and the sharing of my creative writing started with you guys. Thank you, SR, for supporting those ridiculous Bayou Bulletins, and the UTBBB for being a constant source of encouragement! You guys are amazing.

To Jake: I love you, buddy dog. Thanks for keeping me company (and entertained!) during those late-night writing hours. You are my Flopper.

To the Fans: Thank you guys for your enthusiasm, dedication, and above all other things this go-around, your
patience
! Three years...wow! Let’s not do that again.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

* Author photograph by Sara Kelley

Lee Stephen is a native of Luling, Louisiana, where he lives with his wife, Lindsey, and their dog, Jake. In addition to being a full-time coordinator with the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, Lee is an avid church-goer, audio producer, and Saints season-ticket holder.

To read Lee’s Christian testimony, visit
http://www.epicuniverse.com/testimony.html

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