Time is so strange in Booklandia. It’s hard to believe that The Book of Gems came out only three months ago, and also so many wonderful moments happened on the way from there to here that it feels like just yesterday.

To everyone who’s posted, reviewed, and celebrated the third book in the Gemworld with me, and to everyone who is finding the books anew (cough, thank you Star Wars FACPOV fans!) I’m so glad you’re here.

To all the fantastic indie bookstores I’ve met along the way, and t...