During the writing of A Mersey Mariner, I placed great reliance on the help and advice of my friend and Beta Reader, Debbie Poole. Living in Liverpool, Debbie is able to ensure my absence from the city for so many years doesn"t affect my geographical memory of the city too much and is always quick to point out instances where my words reflect places or streets that are perhaps, sadly, no longer in existence, or where my memories are occasionally flawed through the absence wrought by time. Her frequent, useful plot suggestions are always welcome and I owe her a great debt of thanks.
A Mersey MarinerAs always, my thanks go to my dear wife, Juliet for her immeasurable patience and honest critique of my work. If she doesn"t like it, I"ve learned to realise that maybe others won"t approve as w
