Author and editor Eric Flint is in recovery from recent surgery

Over · 05-04-2009, 05:37 AM

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We have just learned via Teleread that noted author Eric Flint has recently undergone heart bypass surgery last week. Recent reports from Baen's Bar - login required - are very optimistic suggesting a smooth recovery is in the works.

Eric Flint is the creator and main author of the 163* series and editor of its offshoot magazine Grantville Gazette which form an unique collaborative phenomenon in current sf. He also writes for Jim Baen's Universe and leads a vigorous campaign to enlighten people on the benefits of drm-free electronic publishing. His collaboration with David Weber in the Honor Harrington universe led to Mr. Weber sparing Honor's life in At All Costs the novel that was supposed to end the first part of the series and his next HH novel Torch of Freedom (Nov. 09, Baen) will be the first HH novel to be reviewed here preceded by a full series overview.

We wish Mr. Flint a speedy recovery and a return to full health.

Quote source: Fantasy Book Critic

sirbruce · 05-04-2009, 06:24 AM

I haven't dived into that area of the Bar yet or I would have said something!

Dr. Drib · 05-04-2009, 06:40 AM

I don't read his type of science fiction, but I certainly do wish him a speedy recovery.

Don

Wetdogeared · 05-04-2009, 07:15 AM

Long live David Weber, Eric Flint and Honor Harrington!

WDE (wishing for a speedy recovery)

zelda_pinwheel · 05-04-2009, 07:16 AM

best wishes to Eric Flint ! his editorials about copyright and drm opened my eyes when i first discovered them.

Moejoe · 05-04-2009, 07:56 AM

I echo what Zelda said about his copyright work (and she put me on to those particular and opinion changing essays). Seen people go through this and he should get through fine, and feel a hundred percent better afterwards. Best of luck to Eric and here's hoping for a speedy recovery

sirbruce · 05-04-2009, 09:38 AM

I felt instantly better after I had my stent put in my cardiac artery. Now I just have to find a way to pay the hospital bills.

emellaich · 05-04-2009, 11:02 AM

Many of you above referred to this, but for those who don't know Eric's body of work.

As the 'editor' of Baen's free library, he has been one of the earliest and most vocal proponents of DRM-free ebooks, and is one of the driving forces behind the marketing concept of providing free back-list books in order to hook future customers. See:
http://www.baen.com/library/

for over seventy free books.

mjh215 · 05-05-2009, 12:39 PM

Get well soon Eric! We need more people like you, not less!

-MJ

pdurrant · 05-05-2009, 12:57 PM

I nobly resist the urge to correct your usage of 'less', given the quality of your sentiment.

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Originally Posted by mjh215

Get well soon Eric! We need more people like you, not less!

-MJ

sirbruce · 05-05-2009, 07:42 PM

Last I heard Aaron Allston was also recovering from heart bypass surgery.

Laine · 05-05-2009, 09:10 PM

I was tuckerised in Eric Flint's book "Time Spike". If you've read it the character with my name is nothing like me at all.
I like lots of his books so I'm hoping he recovers quickly and writes many more.

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05-04-2009, 06:24 AM	#2
sirbruce Provocateur Posts: 1,859 Karma: 505847 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Device: Kindle Touch, Kindle 2, Kindle DX, iPhone 3GS	I haven't dived into that area of the Bar yet or I would have said something!

05-04-2009, 06:40 AM	#3
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,358 Karma: 59451559 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	I don't read his type of science fiction, but I certainly do wish him a speedy recovery. Don

05-04-2009, 07:15 AM	#4
Wetdogeared Storm Surge'n Posts: 5,780 Karma: 8213195 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Polar Vortex Device: S0ny PRS-300/350/505/700/T1	Long live David Weber, Eric Flint and Honor Harrington! WDE (wishing for a speedy recovery)

05-04-2009, 07:16 AM	#5
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	best wishes to Eric Flint ! his editorials about copyright and drm opened my eyes when i first discovered them.

05-04-2009, 07:56 AM	#6
Moejoe Banned Posts: 5,100 Karma: 72193 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South of the Border Device: Coffin	I echo what Zelda said about his copyright work (and she put me on to those particular and opinion changing essays). Seen people go through this and he should get through fine, and feel a hundred percent better afterwards. Best of luck to Eric and here's hoping for a speedy recovery

05-04-2009, 09:38 AM	#7
sirbruce Provocateur Posts: 1,859 Karma: 505847 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Device: Kindle Touch, Kindle 2, Kindle DX, iPhone 3GS	I felt instantly better after I had my stent put in my cardiac artery. Now I just have to find a way to pay the hospital bills.

05-04-2009, 11:02 AM	#8
emellaich Wizard Posts: 1,101 Karma: 4388403 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: Palm>Ebookman>IPaq>Axim>Cybook>Kndl2>IPAD>Kndl3SO>Voyager>Oasis	Many of you above referred to this, but for those who don't know Eric's body of work. As the 'editor' of Baen's free library, he has been one of the earliest and most vocal proponents of DRM-free ebooks, and is one of the driving forces behind the marketing concept of providing free back-list books in order to hook future customers. See: http://www.baen.com/library/ for over seventy free books.

05-05-2009, 12:39 PM	#9
mjh215 Guru Posts: 988 Karma: 12653 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: None of your business	Get well soon Eric! We need more people like you, not less! -MJ

05-05-2009, 07:42 PM	#11
sirbruce Provocateur Posts: 1,859 Karma: 505847 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Device: Kindle Touch, Kindle 2, Kindle DX, iPhone 3GS	Last I heard Aaron Allston was also recovering from heart bypass surgery.

05-05-2009, 09:10 PM	#12
Laine Addict Posts: 341 Karma: 1162396 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cabramatta, Sydney, Australia Device: Aura H2O, Voyage	I was tuckerised in Eric Flint's book "Time Spike". If you've read it the character with my name is nothing like me at all. I like lots of his books so I'm hoping he recovers quickly and writes many more.

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