Dedication

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Chapter 1 - Beginnings

 

 

 

 

Special Thanks to:

 

Tad Dodds.  The guy who brainstormed Gallack’s attributes with me.  From refining the works, to traveling the stars, your advice made it that much easier.  Thank you for editing and publishing this book.  I appreciate your support, and your ideas.  Encouragement and ideas never ceased to come from you.

 

Brian Herbert.  Getting my ideas down on paper, or should I say screen, wasn’t as easy as I thought it’d be.  Your pointers about writing and otherwise being an author have made all the difference in writing this book.  It was great encouragement to sit at your dining table, talking about my book.  I remember everything you said.  The tajine that night was particularly good, wasn’t it?  Thanks for directing my course through this otherwise cloudy field.

 

Kevin J. Anderson.  I know this is the total opposite of what you said I ought to write, oops!  I remember talking about Star Wars with you, and I hope Zekk here lives up to your expectations of him.  I very much appreciate your advice on writing and publishing books.  Thanks!

 

Darren Compton.  Your artwork for the cover is extraordinary, and it gives this book some character.  You’re a great artist, and a great friend.  Thank you.

 

Euan McGregor.  He’s a fellow young author, from Scotland.  Exchanging “author’s talk” with you was a lot of fun, and was very constructive.  It always helps when a fellow of the trade gives an opinion on my style.  It meant a lot to hear you praise my work.  I look forward to reading more of your works and exchanging manuscripts.

 

Derek Parker.  Here’s my supportive fan who published the works for me.  From getting the Rebel officers in order, to answering my every questions about SSFW.  You’ve always been right in the middle of the most enthusiastic readers I have, and for that I thank you.

 

Josh Novel.  This is the guy whom I discussed all the Star Wars technical things with as I wrote.  Thanks for pointing out little details I missed or didn’t know in the book.  You’ve come a long way as a friend, and Star Wars ace.

 

Bob Vitas.  Writing a science fiction such as this is impossible without the proper data base to back it.  I’ve been through every entry on your site, looking for alien races to use, ships to include, and much more.  Any questions I had were easily answered by the use of your website.  Thank you for taking the time to provide your encyclopedia.

 

SSFW:

 

Dean Howard (Talon).  Thank you for your support and enthusiasm of this book.  Being an observer during the first stages of my book, you lent a helping hand whenever you could.  Knowing you has been fun, and I look forward to many more years of friendship to come.

 

David Gilbert (Hovington).  Your support was greatly needed to complete this book, and you gave it.  As always, thank you for believing in me, and my work.