For my writing partner, whose kindness, wit, and wisdom buoys me. For my beloved brother, my beautiful husband, and Lilith, our dhampyr. My life is ashes without you. For my family, blood and non-blood, living and dead. With all my heart, I love you.
Sine amore, nihil est vita.
—Elizabeth Barrial
For Lilith (Grandpa’s sidekick)— When you look back treat me kindly; and to Lisa Majewski—It’s only make-believe.
—D.H. Altair