Claustrophobia

by Tracy Ryan

Tracy Ryan was born and grew up in Western Australia as part of a large family. She has taught literature, creative writing and film at various universities in Australia and in England, and worked as a bookseller, editor and translator. She has also lived in Ohio in the USA. Her poetry has won many awards. Claustrophobia is her fifth work of fiction.

  Acknowledgements: Thanks to Barry and Penelope at Transit Lounge, and also to Van, Nathan, Glen and of course John.