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Dedication
This novella is dedicated to my mother-in-law Mary Griffith, who passed away in 2013. Although she was an avid reader of romance novels, she looked forward to listening to Roger Zelazny’s Chronicles of Amber during the many hours we spent on I-70, travelling between her home and ours for holiday visits. Although my writing isn’t in Roger Zelazny’s league, I’d like to think Mary would have enjoyed Guild.
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Acknowledgments
FIRST, I WOULD like to thank Kathy, my wife, and Genevieve and Mira, my daughters, for their patience and understanding. They allowed me the countless hours to imagine, plot, research, write, revise and edit—all things necessary to complete Guild.
Second, I would like to thank my co-workers, family, friends, and the members of Flankers, all of whom encouraged, questioned, and prodded me along to finish Guild.
Third, I’d like to thank the folks at Gryphonwood Press for continuing to provide an avenue for me to reach readers, offering them the tales I want to share.
That leaves you, the reader. You’re the primary reason I wrote Monsters, Maces and Magic: Guild. Thank you for choosing my work of fantasy from the hundreds of thousands available. I truly hope you enjoy the story. With that in mind, don’t hesitate to send an email or post a review to let me know your thoughts. You can learn more about my works at www.ervin-author.com, along with a link to receive my newsletter.