Solitary Witch: The Ultimate Book of Shadows for the New Generation took me over two years to write and was highly influenced by teens and young adults who are currently learning and practicing Witchcraft, both in America and abroad. When information was hard to find and I thought I would never finish the project, their letters and e-mails of encouragement and support kept the light of creativity going. I am deeply indebted to the youth of the Pagan community, and it is my sincerest desire that this book serves them well in the present as well as throughout their adult lives.