Acknowledgements
This book emerged from the secret shadows and saw the light of day because of those who encouraged me to believe in myself. To them I owe many thanks for setting me on this course and making me the happiest I have ever been.
To my first ‘Sounding Boards’: Tia, Todd, Shannon and Mel, for liking what they read and encouraging me to continue.
To the ‘Grammar Queen’, Joan: For telling me my grammar was shit, but that my action scenes and dialogue were very good. My harshest critic (and non sci-fi fan to boot) was won over – a real achievement!
To the rest of my family (Dad, Ross & Emma, Glenn & Vinka), and my friends for all their support and excitability. I feel lucky to have so many great people surrounding me.
To ‘Nurse Claire’: For helping me treat those I tried to kill.
To the Momentum team: Joel, for spotting this rough diamond and giving me my chance. Mark, for all his help and advice (and patience with my questions!). Stephanie, my editor, for her expertise and encouraging words.
To the many wonderful writers I have met since stepping onto this path, for being so helpful and for welcoming me into their tribe.
About Amanda Bridgeman
Born and raised in the seaside/country town of Geraldton, Western Australia, Amanda hails from fishing and farming stock. The youngest of four children, her three brothers raised her on a diet of Rocky, Rambo, Muhammad Ali and AC/DC.
She moved to Perth (Western Australia) to study film & television/creative writing at Murdoch University, earning her a BA in Communication Studies. Perth has been her home ever since, aside from a nineteen-month stint in London (England) where she dabbled in Film & TV ‘Extra’ work.
Her third novel ‘Aurora: Meridian’ was shortlisted for an Aurealis Award for Best Science Fiction Novel.
Copyright
First published in 2013 by Pan Macmillan Australia
This edition published in 2017 by Amanda Bridgeman
Copyright © Amanda Bridgeman
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