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Offline RobReece

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Re: Twelve Months stuck?
« Reply #90 on: September 03, 2024, 09:19:23 PM »
There was an interview in June, "Beyond the Cape" podcast,  Jim said then that he expected to be done and announce it during Dragoncon.  Apparently,  not quite...
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Re: Twelve Months stuck?
« Reply #91 on: September 04, 2024, 11:08:10 AM »
Well, one month is close enough, but we will need to see if it is right.
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Re: Twelve Months stuck?
« Reply #92 on: September 23, 2024, 03:24:24 PM »
*bump* of the OP/topic.

78% still (first reported over a month ago).
I'm gonna predict Jim will miss his (honestly over-)ambitious DragonCon estimate.
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Re: Twelve Months stuck?
« Reply #93 on: September 24, 2024, 12:20:19 AM »
We will see. When I do an update of windows it sometimes has hiccups. A while stuck in a value and then a sudden sprint to the goal. Perhaps this is the same  :)
Anyways, I admit I won't be surprised if it takes some more time, but I can feel it, we are close.
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Re: Twelve Months stuck?
« Reply #94 on: September 29, 2024, 02:29:29 PM »
'He's got a long way to go, and a short time to get there.' - Jerry Reed, almost
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Re: Twelve Months stuck?
« Reply #95 on: October 09, 2024, 07:45:08 AM »
Jim mentioned recently he had a slip disk which was why the book stalled. Hoping it picks up now?

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Re: Twelve Months stuck?
« Reply #96 on: October 09, 2024, 10:10:43 AM »
Quote from: GreenMysticalUnicorn on October 09, 2024, 07:45:08 AM
Jim mentioned recently he had a slip disk which was why the book stalled. Hoping it picks up now?

That is a real sucky injury, though at least it wasn't something life threatening.  I've had it happen to me.  As long as you don't require surgery it can be dealt with, with good long-term recovery possible, even though potential for further injury always remains. 

Until the injury is dealt with, the pain can be very distracting and pain killers can dull any writer's ability to get work done.  I required cortisone injections and I lost considerable weight after that to reduce the chance of reinjuring myself.  My doctor tried other therapies before the cortisone injections, so I can understand how this situation has cost Jim a fair amount of work time.   

In my case, this injury occurred over fifteen years ago and I haven't had any pain since then.

Good luck Jim!
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Re: Twelve Months stuck?
« Reply #97 on: October 09, 2024, 05:53:15 PM »
Quote from: KurtinStGeorge on October 09, 2024, 10:10:43 AM
That is a real sucky injury, though at least it wasn't something life threatening.  I've had it happen to me.  As long as you don't require surgery it can be dealt with, with good long-term recovery possible, even though potential for further injury always remains. 

Until the injury is dealt with, the pain can be very distracting and pain killers can dull any writer's ability to get work done.  I required cortisone injections and I lost considerable weight after that to reduce the chance of reinjuring myself.  My doctor tried other therapies before the cortisone injections, so I can understand how this situation has cost Jim a fair amount of work time.   

In my case, this injury occurred over fifteen years ago and I haven't had any pain since then.

Good luck Jim!

I echo that, having suffered from it as well, lots of pain and loss of sleep from the pain, hope Jim gets well soon.
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Re: Twelve Months stuck?
« Reply #98 on: October 09, 2024, 07:53:26 PM »
Quote from: Mira on October 09, 2024, 05:53:15 PM
I echo that, having suffered from it as well, lots of pain and loss of sleep from the pain, hope Jim gets well soon.

I forgot about the loss of sleep part.  That was maddening and even if the pain diminished while I was awake, not sleeping killed my ability to concentrate while I was awake.  The right painkillers helped me sleep, but they aren't a solution and they have their drawbacks when you are awake.  Plus, they are potentially addictive so it isn't something you want to rely on for any great length of time.
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Re: Twelve Months stuck?
« Reply #99 on: October 10, 2024, 05:57:19 PM »
Quote from: GreenMysticalUnicorn on October 09, 2024, 07:45:08 AM
Jim mentioned recently he had a slip disk which was why the book stalled. Hoping it picks up now?

Oh, I did not know that. I hope he gets better soon!
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Re: Twelve Months stuck?
« Reply #100 on: October 10, 2024, 08:46:36 PM »
Quote from: KurtinStGeorge on October 09, 2024, 07:53:26 PM
I forgot about the loss of sleep part.  That was maddening and even if the pain diminished while I was awake, not sleeping killed my ability to concentrate while I was awake.  The right painkillers helped me sleep, but they aren't a solution and they have their drawbacks when you are awake.  Plus, they are potentially addictive so it isn't something you want to rely on for any great length of time.

  Plus pain killers don't help to focus the brain much.. :(
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Re: Twelve Months stuck?
« Reply #101 on: November 06, 2024, 04:36:23 PM »
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Re: Twelve Months stuck?
« Reply #102 on: November 06, 2024, 11:36:28 PM »
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Re: Twelve Months stuck?
« Reply #103 on: November 06, 2024, 11:37:43 PM »
I noticed as well. :)  It's great for the book, but having once suffered a similar injury, I hope Jim is now fully pain free and can continue to remain that way.
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Re: Twelve Months stuck?
« Reply #104 on: November 07, 2024, 12:06:44 AM »
According to the website, Jim will be on a convention this weekend. It has been announced for weeks and it has not changed, so I hope that means he is feeling well enough.
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