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FOREWORD

When Austin Mystery Writers (AMW) began working on this anthology, it was under the care of Gale Albright. Gale, who served as president of the Heart of Texas Chapter of Sisters in Crime, was a fan of fantastic storytelling and a champion of local authors. In addition to working on her own short stories, Gale enjoyed nothing more than helping other writers succeed. A self-proclaimed workshop junkie, she was the first to volunteer to coordinate an event. Her energy was infectious, and even when she nagged you about a deadline, you loved her for it.

Gale passed away unexpectedly on November 19, 2016. Two days prior, AMW had gathered for a program at the Wimberley library. After the event, we met for lunch at a lovely Hill Country restaurant and then parted ways. We said our goodbyes, fully expecting to see one another again after the Thanksgiving holiday.

It would be the last time our group gathered together. Gale’s passing reminds us to pursue our passions, to continue getting words on paper, and to be grateful for each and every day.

While we miss Gale terribly, her influence continues to be felt in many ways, with this anthology serving as but one example. Austin Mystery Writers dedicates this project to her memory and hopes our readers find her love of compelling storytelling is reflected in its pages.

—Laura Oles, Austin Mystery Writers, 2017