I have enjoyed a fortunate career in books and publishing.
I want to thank Pam Turton, Tom Crace, and Lauren Crace for letting me get on with the antisocial habit of writing in a happy, stimulating, and loving household.
I am immensely grateful to David Godwin, who has been, in turn, my editor, publisher, agent, and friend since my first published short story. I have been lucky to work over several years with (among many others) John Glusman and Nan Talese in the United States and Tony Lacey and Kate Harvey in the U.K.