This brought me to tears, Steve. As a self-published author who would give both arms for such a publisher and guide, I deeply envy you your experience with Ann. Thank you for taking the time to tell of it.
This so reminded me of my favorite editor, David Rowell, formerly of The Washington Post Magazine. His exacting care was (and still is when I send him my hastily published Substack essays) a form of the deepest care, of love. Her influence is clear in this essay. Thank you.
This is a beautiful remembrance. I’m also fortunate to have a gentle and ruthless editor who manages to be right about everything. What a gift!
Thank you. You have introduced me to a person, that I did not know, but now wish that I had met.
This perfectly reflects what I came here to say.
This brought me to tears, Steve. As a self-published author who would give both arms for such a publisher and guide, I deeply envy you your experience with Ann. Thank you for taking the time to tell of it.
Wonderful tribute! And there are fewer publishers and editors who work so tirelessly for authors. Our world is poorer for her death.
Beautiful tribute, and exciting to hear what makes a great editor.
I’m sorry for your loss. She sounds like a wonderful editor and person.
What a lovely tribute.
Wonderful tribute to who appears to be a wise talented woman. A gift.
Steve, you are a special journalist, writer and radio personality. Thank you for sharing this story of Ann.
This so reminded me of my favorite editor, David Rowell, formerly of The Washington Post Magazine. His exacting care was (and still is when I send him my hastily published Substack essays) a form of the deepest care, of love. Her influence is clear in this essay. Thank you.
What a personal and very nice tribute to someone you obviously respected. I had no knowledge of her but you did and shared that. Thank you
A belated thanks for this great remembrance.