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Authors: Kristina Circelli
First and foremost, thank you to my husband for never giving up on me, putting up with my long hours at the computer, and indulging me in my Dorito addiction. But, also, for not being afraid to challenge me, particularly with
The Silent Sounds of Chaos
. Your first words upon hearing the original ending to the book were, “Then what the hell is the point of even writing the book?”—and that reaction and subsequent discussion inspired me to rework the novel into something far more meaningful.
For my family, who has shown so much love and support in all aspects of my life this year. I am blessed with amazing parents, grandparents, brother, aunts, uncles, everyone, who will drop everything if it means being there for one another. Thank you for all the help, pep talks, and inspiration.
For Renee Fountain and Gandolfo Helin and Fountain Literary Management, thank you for taking a chance on a relatively unknown author and believing in me for my writing. I have loved working with you and look forward to everything we can accomplish together.
For my Thunderdome girls—you know who you are. You have no idea how much it means to have your support, and a place to talk about all the ups and downs of life. Y’all are the best! And a special shoutout to Go for giving me Duane/DU’s name.
For my beta readers—Heather Lyons, Kristi Strong, Mary Hutchings, Emily Cyr, and Cindy, my momma. You guys are awesome! Thank you for your honest feedback and your excitement in reading the early draft of
The Silent Sounds of Chaos.
I loved having you part of the writing process.
For my brilliant editor, Juli Valenti. Thank you for not only being an amazing editor, but also a good friend whose unwavering excitement and support inspire me every day. I’m so happy our paths crossed in Orlando.
And, finally, for my readers—thank you for continuing to read and support my novels. I always hope to entertain with each and every book, and I sincerely hope
The Silent Sounds of Chaos
does not disappoint!
KRISTINA CIRCELLI IS the author of several fiction novels, including
The Helping Hands
series and
The Whisper Legacy
.
Her latest series,
The Whisper Legacy
, features
Beyond the Western Sun
. This book is what all fantasy adventures must strive to be: a complex, intricate examination of human emotion set within the context of worlds known only in our imagination. Melding fantasy and legend in an epic quest, this series signals the arrival of Kristina Circelli as a master storyteller and an important voice in Native American literature.
A descendent of the Cherokee nation and niece of a Cherokee elder, Circelli holds both a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in English from the University of North Florida, where she also teaches creative writing.
To find out more about Kristina and her books visit:
Website
http://www.kristinacircelli.com/
Blog
http://anawfullybigadventure-kc.blogspot.com/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKristinaCircelli/
Twitter
OTHER BOOKS BY KRISTINA CIRCELLI
The Whisper Legacy:
The Helping Hands Series:
The Iron Fist: Legacy of the Helping Hands
Standalone Novels:
Short Stories:
Dungeon