Outback Secrets by Rachael Johns

Acknowledgements

Every book I write is a different experience—some are easier to write and some take more time to get right—but the one thing that remains constant in my writing is the support I have from the people in my life and I’d like to take a few moments to thank the following:

Sue Brockhoff, Annabel Blay, Sarana Behan and everyone else at HQ Books Australia who work tirelessly to bring my books to you. Also to my fabulous editor Dianne Blacklock, who pushes me hard to make sure the final product is the best it could possibly be. Thanks to my agent, Helen Breitwieser, who offers me practical feedback, advice and wisdom whenever I need it.

Massive thanks to my family who encourage me to keep writing—to my mum, who is always my first reader and my biggest cheerleader, and to the boys and Craig, who have faith even when I don’t. They also put up with my mood swings and anxiety when the writing isn’t flowing as well as I like; I really do appreciate your love and support.

Thanks as always to Beck Nicholas—my author friend—who reads everything I write as I’m writing and helps me work through plot problems or just my own stupid doubt. I wouldn’t be without you. And to all my other writing buddies, of whom I’m blessed to have many—you all rock and are without a doubt a blessing I did not expect when I started this journey.

With each book there are a few special people that help me with my research—for this one it was two wonderful pilots! Thanks to Cecil, who gave me so much insight into what it means to be an agricultural pilot and also read the final draft of this book to make sure I was on the right track. And thanks to Marty for helping me with a few other technical questions.

I’m so grateful to the bookshop owners, librarians, bloggers and book reviewers who promote my books to their customers and followers. You guys help keep the book world ticking. Readers, please remember to support your local bookshops!

Lastly, but definitely not least, thanks to my readers who kept saying they wanted more books in the Bunyip Bay series—I hope you like this one just as much as the others. Lots of love to the members of the Rachael Johns Online Book Club and to Anthea Hodgson, my co-host, and Brooke Testa, who helps us run it. I really value our book community and you all constantly inspire me to keep writing. (If anyone is not a member and would like to join, you can find us on Facebook.)