Rob Walster of Big Blu Design for the original cover.
Mr B – for giving me the freedom to pursue my dream.
Now that Stonewylde has been taken on by Gollancz and this new edition published, I must add further heartfelt thanks to:
My readers – the thousands of you who’ve stuck with me, encouraged me and loved Stonewylde, and especially the lovely people in the Stonewylde Community.
My wonderful family and friends again – for your enthusiasm and kindness.
Piers Russell-Cobb, my literary agent, for being so clever.
Gillian Redfearn, my editor, for your excellence and patience.
My sister Claire of Helixtree and Rob Walster of Big Blu Design for the beautiful Stonewylde logo.
Mr B, my own personal magus.
A Gollancz eBook
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