Interviews & Articles
- Sanctuary: Embracing Hope and Renewed Passion After Breast Cancer
- Inside Sacramento: Debut novel uses humor to soften a tough topic
- GirlTalkHQ: A Tender & Witty Reflection Of Living With A Terminal Illness, From 71 Year Old Debut Author
- Best Self Media: How Cancer Helped Me Let Go of Fear and Make Deep Connections
- Spiritual Media Blog: How Humor Helped Me Connect and Recover from Cancer, Twice
- Women Writers, Women’s Books: LIBRARY 2024
- Stories that Empower Podcast : Ann is a two-time breast cancer survivor. Two points of light gave her strength in her empowering journey; the ability to see humor in dark places and connections with women in treatment.
- The Coronado News: “tackles conversations about death, life and friendships all wrapped up in humor”
- Writing and Wellness: My Exciting Journey of Publishing My First Novel at Age 71
- The Coronado Times: Local Author Ann Bancroft Debuts First Novel, “Almost Family,” with Book Launch on May 30
- Books Q&A with Deborah Kalb: Q&A with Ann Bancroft
- Women Writers, Women’s Books: Cancer Helped Me Finish My Novel, Almost Family
- The IndieView: “I had gone through intensive treatment for an aggressive bout of breast cancer in 2008. The experience gave me insight into how people respond to cancer, and how it feels on the other end.’
- Cozy with Books: “I had the pleasure in getting to read this e-ARC by Ann Bancroft, and Almost Family is her debut novel, but this won’t be my last from her. Whatever she writes next, will surely make its way into my TBR.”
- escape_reality_open_a_book: “This book touches on some tough topics but with such heart, soul and warmth you will fall in love with the relatable complex characters especially our main lady Liz Millanova.”
- Chick Who Reads Everything: “I love sarcastic characters, and Liz is no different. The humor comes naturally and is balanced with earnest and vulnerability. … I would recommend this to readers who love to read about snarky characters, people dealing with cancer, coming to terms with death in a light way, family issues, and people learning to stand up for themselves.”
- The Bookself Blog: “Almost Family is a tremendous tale on how friendship and share experiences can help us manage the darkest times and come to grips with the inevitable.”
- Big Blend Radio: How do you find joy when faced with a terminal diagnosis? Ann Bancroft tackles this theme with sharp humor and profound compassion in her new novel, “Almost Family.”
- What is this book about?: “A testament to the power of friendship and the importance of finding joy in our most arduous moments and how the power of human connection can heal the souls.”
- Country Mama with Kids: “I loved this book overall and recommend it to all fiction lovers and anyone who has been touched by cancer. 5 of 5 hearts ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”
- I Had Cancer: Finding Moments of Humor Even When Life Is Rough
- Sanctuary Magazine: Almost Family by Ann Bancroft
Available on June 30, 2023
Almost Family
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