Waxing Darkness
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Afterword and Acknowledgements
This is kind of a remake of the first novel I had ever finished writing. I’ve always been interested in werewolves and magic, so writing about such things is always a joy in my eyes. The stories are very similar, but they are also completely different. I wrote it as a junior in high school, and at the time of finishing this story, I am a sophomore in college. I’d like to believe that my writing has improved over the years. Luis and Luna are both names that I love (especially Luna, mainly due to the Harry Potter novels). I told myself that they would be the names of my first boy and girl, whenever that time will be. So, for my first published novel, it seemed appropriate.
This novel was written during NaNoWriMo 2011, and took a couple of months to edit and become ready to make public. Looking through it, it was hard to fight the urge to listen to the voice that said “This is all crap! You’re a terrible writer! Stop! Stop now!”. There are many things that I wish I could change, but it would only take away from the story.
My favorite place to write my stories is inside my room. It’s nice a quiet, and I have all the time in the world to think. Sometimes, I will go outside and look out at the world, finding my next source of inspiration. Of course, listening to music during writing this was a big help. If only I could find a pair of headphones that don’t decide to die out on me after a month.
First off, I’d like to dedicate this book to the authors of fiction that have motivate me to write my own stories. In regular novels, as well as manga, I enjoy explore the worlds that you have crafted for my enjoyment.
Next, I thank the creators of my favorite musicals: RENT, Sweeney Todd, and Chicago; as well as the composers to the original soundtracks to The Social Network and Summer Wars. Also, the amazing bands that write the songs that are on my playlist: The Fray, Skillet, Linkin Park, Fade, and Puffy. Every single beat and lyric is an added source of inspiration and I will keep listening to your wonderful music.
To the members of KH-Vids.net Forum, I must give a shout out. For many years now, I have been a part of this big community. Thank you for welcoming me in since the very beginning.
To my family, thank you for always being there for me. You’ve had to sacrifice because of me, but we all know that it’s been worth it. Thank you for supporting me in my dreams and endeavors.
To the teachers who helped change my views on reading and learning: Ms. Harden (librarian), Mr. Haden (New Mexico History), and Mr. Greenberg (Philosophy). I thank you for opening me up to the wonders of learning that others seem to blind themselves to.
Finally, I owe a very special thank you to the one that this book is dedicated to, Chelsea. You’re a continuing source of inspiration to me and is always there for me whenever I need you to be. I love you. There, now my feelings for you will be written into history.
About the Author
Jose Luis Solórzano is a lover of all things fantasy and adventure. Ever since his first exposure to it in high school, he has been a fan of anime and manga, his favorite series including
Death Note, Romeo x Juliet, and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. His other love is watching movies, with a love for every genre. Ever since his birth, he has been living with a severe heart disease known as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Jose Luis currently resides in Southern California with his family, awaiting a heart transplant. He is a staff writer for Harbor Tides, the school newspaper of Los Angeles Harbor College. Jose also does armature voice acting on the Voice Acting Alliance Forums.
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