No book ever springs from nowhere. They’re always inspired, supported and coaxed into existence. For this reason, there are always quite a few people to thank. These are they:
Inception – Ideas for this book began when I was working at the University of Queensland. Were it not for my colleagues, their giant brains and their generosity in including me in their discussions, I never would have had the foundations upon which to build a story.
Incubation – As always my perfect partner Jason picked up the slack created when I was distracted from life, because space had taken my fancy.
Inculcation – My fabulous editor, Jodi Moran made time for the book, even when I know she was short on time. Her ability to slide into a text and suggest alterations, without ever affecting the intended tone, is truly a gift. Also, I have a great publisher, Odyssey Books, who gives me just enough rope …
Interpretation – My wonderous cover art was provided by Kerem Dogus. I found Kerem via his DeviantArt portfolio and he happily provided the image and advice necessary for my cover to come to life.