When a woman is murdered in the sight of her children, as happened to Richards-Akers, casual acquaintances and total strangers develop an agenda. Early media reports of Richards-Akers' death drew heavily on comments by her husband's friends and relatives. Later articles and editorials did much to correct this lop-sided view and restored a little of the dignity the survivors on both sides of the family need to rebuild their lives. The only people who knew what really happened died the night of June 5. But the bottom line is no one deserves to be murdered, and no child deserves to watch one parent kill the other.
Writers write what they want to be.
Like artists in any medium, writers create what they conceive to be beautiful. In her books, Nancy Richards-Akers created a world of strong, caring people whose love builds a safe harbor in a sea of turmoil. By giving form to her desires, Richards-Akers gave her readers hope that love could accomplish miracles. In a universe of random motion and disinterested disaster, hope changes the odds. A person with hope will strive to better their condition.