My exciting writing journey would not have been possible without the amazing support of my mother and brother Martin, who have not only joined me over the years on my literary adventures, but have provided a safe haven and support when the seas turned stormy and the going got rough. I’ve been very lucky to have also had the support of friends and family who, I hope, all know how much I appreciate their encouragement.
My agent Ben Illis deserves a medal for the time, patience and care he devotes to each and every one of his authors, and I can’t thank him enough for all of his hard work on my behalf.
Thanks also to my two very talented editors, Sally Polson and Jennie Skinner, who have helped shape Elin and Jamie’s story with all of their insightful suggestions and ideas. Under their guidance, The Boy with the Butterfly Mind has evolved into a more nuanced and well-rounded novel.
Finally, I’d like to thank Scottish charity Children 1st for collaborating on the book launch and for reviewing the novel before publication to ensure Jamie and Elin’s characters were portrayed sensitively. In order to support their work helping children in Scotland live in safe, loving families, building strong communities and protecting children’s rights:
20% of the author royalties for this novel will be donated to Children 1st.