R.I.P. Robert Jordan

[ff1401]

Sep 19, 2007 8:20 AM

Body: For those that are into the fantasy genre of books and may not have know, Robert Jordan, author of the Wheel of Time series, lost his battle with a rare blood disease on the 16th.

Here is the full article: http://www.tor-forge.com/NewsArticle.aspx?articleId=577

[Kistilan]

That is truly sad. Great things happen in September.

I know others will disagree, but this is truly one of the greatest fictional fantasy authors to ever publish. A friend and I joked that he'd die before he ever finished The Wheel of Time Series. We were only half-joking, of course -- I wish he had finished.

It was only last week that I had last discussed some of his writings with another fantasy-enthusiast. This is a great loss for the entire realm of fantasy, not just one series. It's without a doubt that his efforts lead others to write their own novels.

[Jeannie]

Wow, I am very sorry to hear of his death.

[Grimdiegn]

Although I'm not a fan of The Wheel Of Time series, I'm sorry to hear about his death. Sucks for people that liked that ****.

[Wingofbenu]

Cant say I ever liked his books..but Its still sad to hear he died.

[Beherit_Baphomar]

Same, didnt particularly like his books, but still...Arr eye pee R.Jordan...the old dear will miss yer books....

[Khestral]

I've been reading RJ since I was 14 years old... his last... 5 or 6 have been fairly... um... annoying, but it's one of those things... you just have to see how its going to end.

The man himself is a very impressive individual. I've had the pleasure of talking back and forth with him via email on occasions over the net while he was sick - and he always presented a positive outlook on life.

[Jeannie]

Do you think we will know how it ends?

After New Spring was released I gave up on reading them until the series was finished. I was very disappointed that he released a prequal in the middle of the ongoing series. Is there any news on how far he got through book 12?

[Khestral]

He told his wife Harriet and his brother/cousin Wilson, and they are supposed to have it ghostwritten and published as his last request...

So, I guess there will be something published... eventually.