novel about people who travel on (and above) the oceans, live on seasteads and work underwater, a sinking feeling is never a good thing. While writing this novel, I’ve confronted the writer's equivalent of drowning. Fortunately, I have been saved by individuals who have thrown me a life-ring. They have shared skills, experience and encouragement: Carol Beach, Eleanor Buzzell and Zachary Pope, Kristen Hoidal, Terri Valentine, Chris Sabel, Pam Courtney, Jim Bartlet, Bob Schroepfer, Jim Furchurt, Kelleigh, Emaleigh and Michelle Wilson, Archer & Buster (pets of distinction), Hannah VanVels Ausbury, Carly Jackson, Jim Karstetter and Yesuha (Chapter 8).