tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post6556366544385939434..comments2024-03-18T23:49:07.106+00:00Comments on Nick Wilford, Speculative Author: RIP Terry Pratchett 1948-2015Nick Wilfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-3816086897121336262015-04-01T01:27:01.799+01:002015-04-01T01:27:01.799+01:00Wow. More than 70 works? That's amazing. Yes, ...Wow. More than 70 works? That's amazing. Yes, it would be very tough for a writer to get a disease that affects the mind. I'm glad he was able to move on to a better place before it could deteriorate too much.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-83567535724231578712015-03-31T23:09:40.836+01:002015-03-31T23:09:40.836+01:00What a lovely tribute! I don't know how I'...What a lovely tribute! I don't know how I've missed reading his novels, but after I heard of his death, I went out and bought one. Now for the time to read it...Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-69026365425796793692015-03-31T20:31:26.512+01:002015-03-31T20:31:26.512+01:00This was wonderfully written. I haven't read a...This was wonderfully written. I haven't read any of his books, but I plan to.Shelley Slyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07981620646634240160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-44367898726241794542015-03-31T19:03:24.909+01:002015-03-31T19:03:24.909+01:00I heard about this, so it looks like I best start ...I heard about this, so it looks like I best start checking out some of his books from the local library in honor of him.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-88337968614655081312015-03-30T20:50:22.897+01:002015-03-30T20:50:22.897+01:00Susan - I'm sure he did, although he always st...Susan - I'm sure he did, although he always stayed humble and down to earth about it.<br /><br />Diana - He certainly left a lot!<br /><br />Heather - Now is a great time to start!<br /><br />Christine - Glad he inspired you. The Truckers books are great for kids.<br /><br />Betty - You won't regret it!<br /><br />Hilary - He was a great campaigner for a cure and tried everything. A great shame but at least the disease did not get to the worst stage.<br /><br />Lara - Good Omens is such a classic! I haven't read it for over 20 years though, so I must do so again.<br /><br />Jeff - Seems it's a popular book. I'm encouraged by the responses here, because when I wrote about him in the A-Z in 2012, many hadn't heard of him!<br /><br />Misha - You're in for a treat. So much to catch up on!<br /><br />Donna - Thanks. For recommendations - Small Gods, Mort, or The Wee Free Men if you like MG.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-51903574461484452092015-03-30T19:19:29.605+01:002015-03-30T19:19:29.605+01:00I never read one of his books, but several are on ...I never read one of his books, but several are on my list to be read. I agree with him on the right to die issue. Thanks for sharing your reading experience through his great works.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-14471352484803303062015-03-30T15:49:01.942+01:002015-03-30T15:49:01.942+01:00Believe it or not, I haven't read his books. T...Believe it or not, I haven't read his books. They're on my TBR list, though. Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-25985864533841233892015-03-29T13:57:47.817+01:002015-03-29T13:57:47.817+01:00Like Lara, I've only read Good Omens, so I'...Like Lara, I've only read <i>Good Omens</i>, so I'm not impacted in quite the same way you are, Nick. There's no denying the man's influence.JeffOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947660745120963286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-33869333400133765092015-03-29T03:32:18.641+01:002015-03-29T03:32:18.641+01:00The only Terry Pratchett book I've read is Goo...The only Terry Pratchett book I've read is Good Omens, which he co-wrote with Neil Gaiman. I enjoyed it though, so I'm thinking I should pick up some of his other work!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-15243770544859782482015-03-28T08:32:27.712+00:002015-03-28T08:32:27.712+00:00Hi Nick - I couldn't get into the Pratchett bo...Hi Nick - I couldn't get into the Pratchett books .. but I didn't understand the concept - now I can see I missed out. Great tribute for him .. and I'll definitely at some stage read some of his books ... <br /><br />I'm glad he didn't just fade in a really sad way and died relatively quickly, and while he was still helping the research for a cure ... at least it was peaceful.<br /><br />Thanks for posting this - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-36712242868785479992015-03-28T01:18:49.224+00:002015-03-28T01:18:49.224+00:00I have not read any of his book, but out of honor ...I have not read any of his book, but out of honor to him and the great tribute you wrote about him, I will do so very soon.<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-70214820723038381432015-03-28T00:00:09.075+00:002015-03-28T00:00:09.075+00:00A fantastic tribute, Nick. I have the Truckers and...A fantastic tribute, Nick. I have the Truckers and most of Pratchett's books. His quirky tales inspired me greatly.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-50292470841085332722015-03-27T20:07:35.350+00:002015-03-27T20:07:35.350+00:00Such a lovely tribute! I've never read anythin...Such a lovely tribute! I've never read anything by Terry Pratchett, I must admit--I know, shame on me--but he sounds like an amazing writer...Heather R. Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309060285955963459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-45969818211024832362015-03-27T18:52:10.227+00:002015-03-27T18:52:10.227+00:00That's a great tribute, Nick! I loved his wor...That's a great tribute, Nick! I loved his work. At least he left a lot of it, which I can reread.Diana Wilderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074083771067857127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-27566273994672041632015-03-27T18:22:58.267+00:002015-03-27T18:22:58.267+00:00What a wonderful tribute, Nick. There are some wri...What a wonderful tribute, Nick. There are some writers who really touch you and influence you. I hope Terry knew how many lives his writing touched.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.com