Thank you to Shayne Leighton, who pushed me to write this book. You knew the importance in continuing the story of Darce and Summer, and encouraged me to just keep writing. No matter how silly it might have seemed at the time. Shayne, first and foremost, you’re my best friend, and I’m so grateful for you. Thank you for loving me despite an 102 fever, my vent-y days, and my TikTok Duets. You’ve opened so many doors for me - but the most important one being love and friendship. I love you.
Thank you to my two main editors on this project - Firstly, Amanda Wright, who took my very rough draft of Gilded Ruins and made it so much more. Thank you for sticking with me, pushing me, helping me, guiding me, and staying up extremely late to make the ending all the better. I’m grateful for your insight. Secondly, to Alyssa Barber, who sent me the best messages on WhatsApp as she read Gilded Ruins for the first time. Thank you for loving the books as much as you do. You reminded me to have confidence in my work, and to believe that people will love Darce, Summer - and yes, Morpheus - as much as you.
Thank you to my Mom. There will never be enough words to describe the love I have for you. Carrine - even though I’m pretty sure you’ll never read this, I wanted to at least say thank you. Taran, who I know can’t read this - your puppy kisses are still the best. Dad, I love you.
To my co-workers and Professors at Susquehanna, thank you so much for always being so encouraging and supportive - and always so eager to share the fact that I’m a published author!
Thank you to the entire Parliament House Team - Shayne, Brianna, Mike, Cindy, Alyssa, Jessica, Amanda and Erica. Thank you for your help, your support, all 130 + WhatsApp messages I miss out in a day ;) - this place could not be what is now, without you. To the authors of PH - all of you are so inspirational. I learn SO much from so many of you. Finn - I’m expecting fan art with Darce in Gucci pants again soon.
To the people who are reading this, tucked away in a corner of a library, dreaming of writing a book of your own someday - you will. Believe in yourself. Believe in your dreams. Someday, that dream that you wish - as Cinderella sings - will come true. Take it from me.
About the Author
Amazon Best Selling Author, Chantal Gadoury is a 2011 graduate from Susquehanna University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Writing. Since graduation, she has published The Songs in Our Hearts, and The Songs We Remember, with 48fourteen Publishing, and Allerleirauh, Between the Sea and Stars, and Blinding Night, with Parliament House Press, with future titles to follow. Chantal first started writing stories at the age of seven and continues with that love of writing today. For Chantal, writing novels has become a lifelong dream come true! When she’s not typing away at her next project, she enjoys painting, drinking lots of DD Iced Coffee, and watching Disney classics. Chantal lives in Muncy, Pennsylvania with her Mom, Sister and furry-‘brother’ (aka, puppy) Taran.
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www.chantalgadoury.com
Also by Chantal Gadoury
Allerleirauh
Between the Sea and Stars
Blinding Night
WinterDream
Shrike & the Shadows
The Songs In Our Hearts
The Songs We Remember
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