I am indebted to my agent Annette Green of Annette Green Agency who loves my books and is obviously very wise, totally brilliant and the best agent anyone could hope for.
Secondly to my editors Rachel Faulkner Willcocks and Victoria Oundijan of Harper Collins Avon who are both delightful, dedicated and insightful.
There are of course many others who have supported me, encouraged me and poured me drinks during this process.
Most importantly my wonderful husband Brian Please without whom none of this would have had a hope of happening.
Jane Ayres, my best friend – without whom life wouldn’t be nearly so much fun.
Debi Alper – Author, editrix extraordinaire and stalwart champion of all novice writers.
Chris Manby who said the right thing at exactly the right moment and taught me to plot properly too.
Claire Dyer who is filled with talent, kindness and good ideas.
A very special shout out to The Literary Lovelies, a group of writerly friends I met through Twitter who provide invaluable advice, riotous lunches and fabulous support. Jane Ayres, Chris Manby, Susanna Bavin, Catherine Boardman, Karen Coles, Christina Branach, oh and Kirsten Hesketh.
