‘I met Michael five years ago. Without him my book, “Hot Chocolate in Wonderland” would still be sitting frozen and scared stiff on my desk. Michael gave me the belief that I can write. I didn’t think I was smart enough. However, he made me have faith in myself. He’s a genius. He helped me find my protagonist ‘voices’. It was tricky because they live in her head. He then sent me packing, and away I went to do my thing. Michael helped with my re-writes—lots of them. I still flick Michael my words just to bounce them off him and to get his thoughts. He’s very honest. He ‘gets’ me and what I’m trying to express. He goes over and beyond. He’s always there for me, and he’s became a dear friend.’