Rookie Privateer (35 page)

Diane Greenwood Muir, for enduring patience, encouragement, and expert editing. My wife, Janet, for heroic continuity checks. Jeff Rothermel, for amazing insight related to technical details and preventing the flying guillotine. Sheri Harper Gann, for the generous gift of her time. Carol Greenwood, for excellent help with phrasing. Finally, my youngest son, Jacob, for converting my pencil scratches into a rendering of the interior layout of
Sterra’s Gift
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To Kristina Del Valle, for a wonderful illustration that is presented on the book cover and to Rebecca Bauman, for last minute artistic guidance.

Jamie McFarlane has been writing short stories and telling tall tales for several decades. With a focus that only a bill collector could inspire, Jamie has finally relented to recording some of his most of requested stories.

During the day Jamie can be found at his home, writing in front of a neglected fire, with his two cats both conveniently named Dragon. When not writing, Jamie can be found at the local pub sharing his stories with any who will listen.

Thank you for reading Rookie Privateer, I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Please consider using one or more of the following links to learn about additional books in the Privateer Tales series or just to stay in contact with Jamie.

Blog and Website:
fickledragon.com

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