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Valenda Newell
November 23, 2016 | Indianapolis, IN
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Graham Joyce
1954 - 2014
Obituary
LONDON (AP) - Graham Joyce, one of Britain's best known fantasy writers, has died from complications of lymphoma cancer, an ilness he had blogged about extensively. He was 59.
Joyce died Tuesday afternoon in a hospital near his home in Leicester, a city north of London, said Simon Spanton, associate publisher of the science fiction and fantasy imprint of Orion Books.
Several of his novels received the British Fantasy Award, including "Indigo," ''The Tooth Fairy" and "Some Kind of Fairy Tale," which won last year. He also won an O. Henry Prize for short fiction and the World Fantasy Award for "The Facts of Life."
Stephen King, who called him "a truly great novelist," was among those mourning him on Twitter.
Raised in the mining village Keresley, Joyce remembered himself as an uninspired student who "muddled" through school. But he loved writing and storytelling and kept a "long-winded" diary.
He even turned his own illness into an adventure. On his blog, he imagined a mythical journey in which a heroine has been struck by lightning from the Gods and is on a quest to regain her health, "a kind of Holy Grail, or a Vessel of Plenty that was lost and must be found again."
But in that world, and standing in the way of her quest object is a terrifying enemy, he wrote.
"Cancer is a ferocious, dark force, a Darth Vader figure from 'Star Wars,' or Sauron from 'Lord Of The Rings.' The enemy pursues her. She is required to do fierce battle with that enemy, and the outcome is uncertain."
He is survived by his wife Sue and his children, Ella and Joe.
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Guest Book
My thoughts go out to Graham's family at this sad time. He was a wonderful person and I hope they draw comfort from this, and what he gave to the world. s.W-B
susan w-b
October 24, 2014
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I had just discovered his work and was so very sad to hear of his passing. His writing never insulted the intelligence -- it is near perfect fiction. But most importantly, he was a husband and father, and friend to many, I'm sure. My guess is he knew way too much about the world of the Fey and they felt it was time to spirit him away to their side of the stream where he is no doubt writing even greater novels yet to be read.... We should all take heart!
Joanie Alford
October 05, 2014 | NC
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Although I knew Graham for a long time and loved his work, I always wanted to spend more time with him the rare times I saw him (at conventions). My sympathy to you all. He's missed. He will continue to be missed.
Ellen
September 19, 2014 | New York, NY
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Graham fought the fine fight for life through enlightening words and the loving support of family and friends. Hoping you will find comfort in knowing that he is no longer suffering but peacefully asleep awaiting the promised Paradise where perfect health and endless life abound. (John 11:11) Our heartfelt prayers and deepest sympathy for your loss!
Raynell and Brenda
September 19, 2014 | FL
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My thoughts and prayers are with your family as you face this very difficult time. How comforting to know that soon "Death will no longer rule as king." Roman 5:17
September 19, 2014
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May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time in your lives. We all yearn for better conditions. It's refreshing to know that God's word speaks of a time when all sorrows will be gone and that mankind will live in beautiful surroundings with nothing to fear.-Isaiah 65:17,21-24.
September 18, 2014
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To Suzanne, your children, Uncle Billy, Aunt Josie, David and Martin...I was so, so saddened to receive a phone call from mum last week about losing our Graham. The loss seems so profound and unjustified. My heartfelt sympathies to you. Lots of love and hugs to my family Susan Kingsley (nee Crane) xxx God bless
Susan Kingsley
September 18, 2014 | Ottawa, ON
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Our deepest sympathy goes out to family and friends of Graham. We will hold his loved ones in our hearts and take inspiration and hope from all of the good that Graham brought to the world. We wish you strength, courage and serenity in these difficult days ahead. Graham will always be remembered by us with the greatest love and admiration.
Charles de Lint and family
September 17, 2014 | Ottawa, ON
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