The Jade Star of Athering

Dedication and Acknowledgements

Dedicated to my best friend in all the world, Makana Bender.

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Thanks to....

This book would not exist without the contributions of the following people. You have my gratitude, eternally.

To Jack Vivace, Naomi J, Sulischild, Catherine, and Red Zinger, for supporting me when I really needed the help. To my beta readers, April Mattison-Wolfe, Jack Vivace, and Robin A. Sams. To my spouse, Nate (aka Mr. Katje). To the wolf-dogs who have shared my life and given me inspiration: Tyee, Blue, Sila, Toyon, and Major. To my editor, Eva van Loon. To Juan Garcia of Otavalo, Ecuador, for allowing me to use his amazing artwork for the cover of this book. To Jose Coutino and Carla Cofino for all they taught me about indigenous Mayan traditions.

And finally, to you, dear reader, for continuing to put your faith in me.

-Katje