Claudia's Big Break (35 page)

Friends — where would we be without them? As this novel is about friendship I thought it appropriate to list the girlfriends who have enriched my life over the years: Terase Killin, Sonya Parer, Colleen Barry, Melanie Hassall, Heidi Rexa, Louise McLoughlin, Helen Burton, Suzy Downes, Bozena Gawart, Libby Sherrard, Jane McLeod, Valerie Beattie, Janette McLeod, Fiona Truskett, Julie Hamilton, Louise Knox, Snezna Kerekovic, Ali Irwin, Beck Morris, Kristin Potter, Catherine Wadley, Debbie Knelson and Leah Hobbs. Knowing me as you do, thank you for continuing to take my calls.

To my friends, the writers: Allison Tait, Kirsty Eagar, Kylie Ladd, Fleur McDonald, Dianne Riminton, Annarosa Berman, Shelley Kenigsberg, Selena Hanet-Hutchins and Desney King. Thank you for your encouragement, support and constructive criticism.

To my family: Thanks to Roslyn and John Steward and all the Steward clan. To Sue and Doug Heidke, to my brother Craig and sister Dianne. A special thanks to my mum — you are my rock. To Josh, Noah and Mia, you make me laugh, you make me cry, but most of all you make me very happy. Finally, to my husband, Betting, thank you for always encouraging me to see the brighter side of life. Your love, support and belief in me hasn't gone unnoticed either!