Many people have helped me move from simply having ideas in my head to getting them down on paper and refining my writing. I’d like to take a moment to personally thank those who have supported me along the way.

First and foremost, to my wonderful family—not only for putting up with me but for the endless encouragement. If it weren’t for my wife, Bex, I may never have embarked on the journey of writing my first book and, in turn, never discovered my love for the craft.

A huge thank you to Lin for always being willing to read my work, no matter how raw, and for offering invaluable feedback on what worked and where improvements could be made.

To my dad, Tony, for his unwavering encouragement—thank you.

Thanks also to Danni for so patiently reading everything I’ve sent her, providing thoughtful advice on what worked and what didn’t, and for always being willing to help throughout the process.

Finally, a big thank you to the Ysgol Banc book group for choosing the first draft of Out of a Dream as their opening read. Your feedback has been instrumental in my revisions, helping to shape not just that book but my writing as a whole.

Dedications