I've just learned that writer William Tapply (author of the Brady Coyne series, among other works) is battling cancer and will be hospitalized for the next several weeks while he receives chemotherapy. He is reportedly in good spirits and determined to beat the disease.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to him. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Bill!
Bill is one of the true mencshs in our business. A true gentleman, a class act. Years ago when I had my first short story published in New Mystery Magazine, he called me up out of the blue to have lunch. Years after that, when I was struggling over what was going to become my 3rd novel, I sat down with Bill during a break at a conference to discuss problems I was having, and his advice was invaluable. Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
Posted by: Dave Zeltserman | January 17, 2008 at 10:01 PM