[neilmarr]

Please don't think I'm being at all callous here, Fbone. I really really do sympathise with the loss of a close friend. But I was hugely touched by the simple paragraph in your post above.

I hope your friend's publisher knows of his brave struggle to complete this book in his final days. It makes for a beautiful story in itself that would have a huge impact and guarantee increased readership if properly exposed, which is what I guess your friend wanted -- to leave something behind that the very largest number of people could experience.

Very best wishes. Neil

PS: Please check your PMs for a personal note I just sent. N