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I also want to thank Dr. Lloyd D. Graham for allowing me and the Tuatha Dé Danaan to continue to sing his words. His translation of the ancient “Song of Amerigin” can be found in the article “Echoes of Antiquity in the Early Irish ‘Song of Amergin'” by Lloyd D. Graham, 2010.

Hugs and more hugs to the Stag Lord Street Team: Starr Griggs (and Henry), Leisha O'Quinn, Michele Swindle, Beverly Archer, Tom Sanchez, Kathy Martin, Beverly Stowe McClure, Tracy Houghton, Kaci Guthrie,
Mavel Diaz, Lindsey Keesling, Deb McGuire, and all the other fans. “Are we Stag Lording yet?”

Gratitude and love to my family, who raised a collective eyebrow when I first declared I was going to try my hand at adult books, but then backed me up as they always do. Love you all so hard.

And thank you to the many readers who have embraced Bann and Shay and Cor and the rest of the Doyle clan, and shared the books with others. You make each day a high joy, my friends.

The words spoken by Orwren O'Siobhan during the wedding ceremony are traditional words used in many Celtic handfasting ceremonies.

Darby Karchut (writing as Darby Kaye) is an award-winning and best-selling author, dreamer, and compulsive dawn greeter. She's been known to run in blizzards and bike in lightning storms. When not dodging death by Colorado, Darby is busy writing fantasy for tweens, teens, and adults.

Visit her at
www.darbykarchut.com