A huge thanks to everyone who has purchased my book recently, or left feedback (and an especially large thanks to those of you who took the time to write glowing reviews of the opening prologue!) I can proudly say that after less than two weeks live, The Children of the Forest is about to hit a milestone; the big 50! I see that Inkshare has updated the top page, to now include the top 15 authors, with number 15 being only 81. When I first entered the contest, I did so late, and with no intention of winning. I was primarily focused on giving myself a deadline to edit some of my manuscript enough to put it out into the world, and see the response. That response has been overwhelmingly both positive, and supportive, and for that I am eternally grateful. Tonight I will be posting two more chapters, and a third tomorrow, bringing the total amount to EIGHT. Beginning Monday, I will be posting an additional chapter ever two days, until the contest is completed! Now, I have to ask something of everyone who has purchased my story, or who is merely following the account. Please consider giving your support to The Children of the Forest, if you haven't already, and please recommend the novel to your friends! I think this is a wonderful story that I am really proud, and I want to make an honest effort in pushing onto the top 15! Thank you again to everyone for your support and time, I look forward to hearing from you, and reading many of your own submissions. 

Based on recommendations and notes, I've gone ahead and cleaned up the Prologue. I am much happier with its current incarnation, as I do believe it reads much better. I appreciate the feedback I received, your help has made The Children of the Forest a stronger story. I will soon be going through the other chapters and doing similar revisions. Any feedback on the changes to the Prologue would be much appreciated! Thanks!