I was shocked and saddened last week to learn about the passing of Matthew Shear, Executive Vice President and Publisher at Macmillan/St. Martin’s Press.

Though I didn’t know him well, he was kind to me from the moment I sold to St. Martin’s, & one of the last things he said to me was, “We have you under contract again, right?”

Each time I saw him RWA or one of St. Martin’s lovely cocktail parties, he was friendly & delightful, ready with a quick smile & hearty handshake.

I’m going to miss seeing him at conferences, & can only imagine how devastating his loss must be for his family & those who worked closely with him.

Rest in peace, Matthew—you will be very dearly missed.

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   Kathleen O says:

   It’s his always hard to know that some one we liked and admired in the business world has passed.. My sympathies for your loss.

   On September 3, 2013 at 12:36 pm

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   Hollie says:

   Rest In Peace! :crykitty

   On September 3, 2013 at 4:39 pm