ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

This writer is only as good as the people who tell her the truth about the quality of the current work in progress. I continue to be blessed by Glenda Larke, Mary Webber and Elaine Shipp, who never pull their punches and make sure I’m doing the best that I can. If I fall short, blame me. They did their best.

Stephanie Smith, a gem among editors, who continues to support me even when I give her multiple cases of heart failure.

The production and design team, who lavish so much care on all Voyager books.

Rowan Cassidy, for a beautifully atmospheric cover illustration.

Australia’s fantasy readers, who are so willing to embrace our home-grown authors.

My fans from all over the place, who never fail to give me a lift when I need one.