This book is dedicated to the true teachers of the world—had I the power, I would nominate you for sainthood. Someday, the world will recognize that people like you should be idolized and emulated and rewarded for your talents.
Someday, there will be dragons, too.
And to Elisa Wares, my editor, who let me dream and helped me fight dragons.
Meddle not with dragons for thou are crunchy and good with catsup.