First and foremost, we would like to extend a note of thanks to everyone who has been following this tale. The fact that it has been going on for quite a few years now does lend credence to the notion that that Dragon and I are, in fact, serious writers. As for myself, I have truly enjoyed the writing. Working with Steve has been a real pleasure, especially since our styles seem to compliment each other to perfection. In a way, it has been a bit like the movie, 'The French Lieutenant's Woman' (1981), as I have had the pleasure of living inside this story, and then being drawn back into real life and things that will always take precedence.

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 seadragon and I have now begun the middle years of the Erlandia saga. It does seem strange writing Book 3 first, but in the ways of writing, the first book was so alive, taking the ship's life back to the beginning only seemed natural.

Book 1, in turn, was such an adventure, that to finish up the middle years truly remained as a huge question mark to both of us. With the completion of part 1, I think it is safe to say; the story demands to be finished.

More and more (even at my age) I begin to see just how complicated, and yet simple, life can be.

Please enjoy the read, and when you are finished, be sure to go and fav the same on Dragon's page, please.

Everyone should have the privilege of living another life as we have in the writing of this tale.

Vixyy