After the manuscript had been accepted for publication ( 2006 ) , the book 's editor requested some changes that would require substantial rewriting ; .
Around that time Shaffer 's health began to deteriorate dramatically , leading to her eventual death on 16 February 2008 .
After the manuscript had been accepted for publication ( 2006 ) , the book 's editor requested some changes that would require substantial rewriting ; but around that time Shaffer 's health began to deteriorate dramatically , leading to her eventual death on 16 February 2008 .