Bill Crider is a genial, even-tempered man, a retired school teacher and a long-time writer of imaginative and enjoyable speculative fiction. He is prolific author and a frequent convention guest. His short story "It Doesn't Matter Anymore" is a finalist for this year's Sidewise Award in alternate history.
If you have ever met him or know him, you know he is always friendly, helpful, and approachable.
Like so many other of his friends, I was dismayed earlier in the week that he reported he had a potentially serious health problem. He posted on his blog Tuesday that his doctor ordered him to go to the hospital immediately because he thought he might be having kidney failure.
He posted Wednesday "Not kidneys. Very likely lymphoma. Biopsy tomorrow."
Bill is one of the few people of whom anyone can say "He's a nice guy" and not be suspected of the slightest sarcasm. Like so many other people today, he is in my thoughts and prayers. I hope he pulls through this health alert with his flags flying and his usual friendly grin.
Man, I hate to hear this. Bill is a great guy, one of my favorite people to hang out with at conventions. Definitely time for prayers.
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