I was a childhood fan of all things Gerry Anderson, but I got interested in Thunderbirds again when it was re-run in the UK in the early nineties. I was caring for a terminally-ill relative at the time, and couldn't get out of the house much, so any interest was welcome. I'd always fancied trying my hand at writing, and I found myself fascinated by the Tracys, this close-knit little group of very individual characters, and a scenario in which virtually anything could happen. So I sat down at the word-processor, and Italian Caprice was the result, and I had tremendous fun writing it. Hopefully I can give some of that enjoyment back to others who read it.