Peter David suffers a stroke

Discussion in 'Science Fiction & Fantasy' started by the G-man, Dec 30, 2012.

  1. Mr. Adventure

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    Scary stuff, I try to be more careful now because I'm the type who also would tend to "soldier on" and fail to heed the warnings.
     
  2. kirk55555

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    I hope everything turns out ok for him. He's one of my favorite comic writers.
     
  3. butch101

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    I wish him the best for the next year. Get well soon !
     
  4. Kai "the spy"

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    Classic Peter David. I'm glad he still got his incredible sense of humor, even in the face of such a crisis. Again, best wishes to him and his family in this difficult time. And may their new year yet turn out to be a happy one.
     
  5. Cutter John

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    Here's hoping for a speedy recovery. I've been a fan for years, and his New Frontier series is the main reason I'm still a Trek fan.
     
  6. Snaploud

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    I'm glad the stroke does not appear to have impacted his personality/memory/thought-processes. It sucks for a writer to be stuck using just one hand (for any length of time), but it could have been a lot worse. My best wishes to the family, and I wish him a speedy recovery.
     
  7. Vendikarr

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    This is easily overcome at this point. Get a digital recorder and dictate your stories, then hire an assistant to type up your dictation.

    It may be an adjustment, but he can continue to work. I know without my work I would be lost.
     
  8. Neroon

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  9. shivkala

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    Kathleen posted to PeterDavid.net an update on PAD's condition and ways in which you can help them tackle some of the medical bills.

    Here's the update:
    And here's how you can help:
    The blog post has more specific information on ordering his books through Crazy 8 Press, including some direct links.
     
  10. the G-man

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  12. Keith1701

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    Hope all is well and things are better.
     
  13. Neroon

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  14. firehawk12

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    Good news!
     
  15. Snaploud

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