I had hoped to meet him at a book signing one day, but alas, fate has removed that.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/5224868.stm
Fantasy novelist David Gemmell, best known for stories such as Legend and Waylander, has died at the age of 57.
Gemmell had heart bypass surgery two weeks ago and appeared to be making a good recovery, according to his publisher Transworld.
His career began in 1984 with Legend, a tale of a fortress under siege. He wrote 30 novels in total.
I am absolutely gutted.
His books mean so much to me and I'll treasure them even more and never forget his memory. I aspire to be as good a writer as him. His books will stay with me the rest of my life.
His determination and self-belief will stick with me. It took him over 20 years to finally get published and look where it got him. I won't give up.
RIP David Gemmell. Thanks for everything.
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