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- ↑ Donovan, Gerard. Interview by Jane Ciabattari. Critical Mass: 7 August 2007.
- ↑ Gerard Donovan: Author Profile. Fantastic Fiction: 2007.
- ↑ Donovan, Gerard. Interview by Mark Thwaite. The Book Depository: 2007.
