Karl Ackerman is one of those writers other writers read in awe. He is funny, literate, superb at story construction and a genius at character development. I am surprised he is not far better known. Like his first novel, Dear Will is a delight. Anyone with any interest AT ALL in the publishing world (ie, anyone who is interested AT ALL in books) will find him or herself laughing on just about every page, while loving both Will and Annie.