Roxanne Longstreet Conrad, aka Rachel Caine, Roxy to her friends, was supposed to be in this anthology. Sadly, she died November 1, 2020, the Day of the Dead, an appropriate day for the creator of the Morganville Vampires to leave us.
Roxy was careful with all of us who loved her. She made sure we knew about her sarcoma and how she was doing and what her challenges were. She took care of people in that way. Not just her friends, but fellow writers, budding writers, and her readers too.
She was one of those rare people who never put anyone down. She made frequent public appearances at conventions, said yes to people who wanted something signed, and gave good advice to anyone who asked. She made you feel like she was listening and cared, because she did.
She was, and always will be, a hero. We dedicate this collection to her memory.
We miss you, Roxanne.