Monday, May 19, 2014

Maryann Wakefield, author of A Gentle Sun Coming, in Serious Condition after Accident

Maryann Wakefield, author of A Gentle Sun Coming, in Serious Condition after Accident




Author Maryann Wakefield fell in her driveway last Monday. She got out of her car, tripped on her flip flops, and wound up on the concrete with a serious head injury. In coma since then, she was moved from ICU into a room yesterday. She’s breathing on her own now and showing signs of improvement each day. She has a large knot on her forehead and one eye is still swollen shut, but two days ago she opened the other eye and told her husband, Larry, that she loved him.

Maryann’s first novel was recently released. A Gentle Sun Coming was available digitally and the print version was due out early this month. At the last moment, her publisher went out of business, the e-book disappeared, and plans for signing parties had to be put on hold. Deer Hawk Publications saw its potential and immediately acquired it, so A Gentle Sun Coming has a new pub date for September 2015. She is well into her second book, A Raging Storm Coming, which she will resume writing as soon as she is able.
This past weekend she was to attend the annual conference of Ozark Writers League in Hollister, Missouri until her unfortunate accident landed her in a hospital bed. Everyone there was shocked and saddened when they heard the news. She was picked-up by Loiacono Literary Agency when she pitched her manuscript for A Gentle Sun Coming at that very conference two years ago. All are sending prayers and positive thoughts her way.
We will keep you posted. You may send her well wishes to annieswake@sbcglobal.net .  www.loiaconoliteraryagency.com


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