I did not write this book alone. Producing and distributing Simmering Season took a team of amazingly talented people.
Thanks to …
Simon and Schuster (especially those behind the scenes I never meet). The love you put into making my books look beautiful, and getting them to readers, is truly appreciated.
The irreplaceable Jeannette McAnderson whose invaluable and wide-ranging contribution made this book happen—the words ‘thank you’ are never enough, but to list the number of ways you inspire me would, I fear, add significantly to my page count!
Belinda Castles and Roberta Ivers for your extraordinary editing talent—and a special thank you for your patience, guidance, and many smiley emoticons!
To the booksellers who support Australian authors and the book reviewers who were so generous in their praise and support of House for all Seasons. I hope you enjoy Maggie’s story just as much.
For technical advice regarding policing procedures in this novel, I thank my dad and Inspector Mal Smith and Amanda Reynolds-Smith who so readily came to my assistance. (Any errors will be mine, mostly because I am a fiction writer which means I’m allowed to make things up!)
My many writer friends who show their support every day by sharing the love. Hugs to you all—with special thanks to beta readers Annie Seaton and Tracey Alvarez. And a special thank you to Cath Evans. Cath was instrumental in helping me through an early (frantic) draft of House for all Seasons and without that help Simmering Season would not exist today.
To my readers …
I have fabulous readers. I know because many of you write to me, or ‘friend’ me, or ‘follow’ me—in a non-stalking kind of way! Thank you. The best thing a reader can do is share their enjoyment with other booklover friends.
Finally, to the dedicated emergency services men and women forced to face the aftermath of a crash: You are amazing. And to the best NRMA road safety education team ever: Stephen Gray, John Brown, Pam Leicester and Jack Haley. What memories!
Stay safe and keep reading,
Jenn J
P.S. Huge thanks to John (The Piano Man) Watson for lending his musical talent to bring my song to life. See my website for more about John, the song ‘Amber Leaves’ and to connect on Facebook and Twitter.