Posted by Victoria Strauss for Writer Beware

Ann posted this message yesterday on her Facebook page:

I’ve been hesitant to make this post, but it’s time. I want to thank you all for your good wishes and prayers. I fear my condition is deteriorating. I am doing the best I can to be positive but I probably don’t have an awful lot of time left. I want you all to know that I am receiving excellent care and am surrounded by family and friends.

I wish all aspiring writers the will to finish and a good contract. Please continue to monitor Writer Beware and be careful who you sign with. Victoria Strauss and Richard White are there to help.

I’ve asked Michael to collect and read me your messages. As I don’t know how things will proceed, I don’t know if I’ll have the strength to post on Facebook again.

Though I’ve known for some time that this moment was coming, it doesn’t make it any easier.

This photo, taken last September during a wonderful Cape Cod vacation, is how I’ll remember my best friend.

To send a message to Ann, post a comment here or on her Facebook page.