The Australia Council for their generous support in funding this book. Julie Watts for her faith. Christine Alesich for her insightful editing. Marina Messiha for a beautiful cover. Thank you also to those who have helped along the way – Kirsty Murray, Wei Wei Qian, Wendy and Paul Bennett and Olivia and Lena Handrinos. And to my family – Mabel Wang, Steve Clavey, Lei Lei and Ren for their constant flow of ideas and involvement in the adventure.