ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

This novel would never have seen the light of day were it not for everyone at Scribe Publications—especially Aviva Tuffield, for making it happen in the first place; and Ian See, for his eagle-eyed editing. I would also like to thank the staff and students of RMIT’s professional writing and editing course—particularly Olga Lorenzo, Steve Wide, Caroline Lee, Melissa Cranenburgh and Toni Jordan—who provided reserves of patience, respect, criticism and faith. Thanks also to the beautiful Roslyn Oades, who endured many questions along the lines of: ‘Can you read this and tell me if it makes sense?’