Thanks . . .

Yesterday, I wrote the dedications and acknowledgements for THE MURDER WALL. It took longer than expected and ruined my mascara in the process. It's such a emotional thing to do.

This morning, it occurred to me that it's impossible to thank everyone who helped me write this book. I am of course referring to fellow writers whose books I've enjoyed reading myself, authors who've inspired me over the years to hone my craft and strive to tell the most interesting story I am capable of. 

And then there are those who have unknowingly contributed, people whose conversations I have overheard snippets of in shops, on trains, whilst standing in queues. People I met along the way who said or did something that prompted an idea, whose physical appearance or presence formed the basis of an interesting character in the book.

To all of them, I say a special thank you here.