I’ve had the pleasure of living, loving and learning with Kristine for over twenty years. Ever the insightful soul, it has been beautiful watching her bloom into the writer she is today. Clever wording and imagination, show great promise in this budding new wordsmith. Creative reimagining of classic fantasy icons, and new creations from the realm, join intriguing tidbits of myth and history, to draw us in with ever unfolding inter-connections. I look eagerly forward to the continued flowering of both the realm and its creator. Her courage, dedication and vision inspired me to add my own developing art to the tapestry. While I’m concerned that a splashier cover may be more effective, I enjoy creating visuals for The Reaper Realm, bringing our developing crafts together. We have planned pieces for each chapter. I hope they will both do the story justice and bring half as much enjoyment to others as they did us in the making. --M.A. Lentz