John M. Ford 1957-2006

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John M. Ford, science fiction and fantasy writer and contributer to the RPG industry, has died. He and his work will be remembered.

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I think I've read some of his books... He was a good writer and I liked his sense of humor example.

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"How Much For Just The Planet" ranks up there with "Trouble with Tribbles" as a total comedic romp. How can you not love a book that ends with the Feds and the Klingons having a pie-fight?
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'How much for just the planet' is one of maybe five Trek novels I actually read. And it was hilarious. May he rest in peace.
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