Eric Flint has died

SpanishSpy · Jul 17, 2022

Today it was announced that Eric Flint, author of the 1632 series, died at the age of 75. His impact on the alternate history genre was immense.

There is a gofundme to help his wife with memorial expenses; I have already chipped in some.

Eric Flint, organized by Deborah Reichling

Hello, My name is Debbie and my sister, Lucille Robbins, just lost her beloved husband of 21 years, Er… Deborah Reichling needs your support for Eric Flint

www.gofundme.com

CyborgMaster · Jul 17, 2022

Holy shit. I mean, Eric Flint, with the Baen Free Library, the Salvos against Big Brother, his solid left wing SF, 1632 - I haven't read much of him but I'll miss him

Rinasoir · Jul 18, 2022

There goes a legend.

I can honestly say without 1632, I wouldn't be as into AH as I am. Man wrote solid works, and whenever I saw a book that was him and David Weber working together, I know I'm in for a good time (Weber is good at worlds, Flint at characters, both are weak in the other's strengths imo)

theg*ddam*hoi2fan · Jul 18, 2022

RIP.

Rinasoir said:
I can honestly say without 1632, I wouldn't be as into AH as I am. Man wrote solid works, and whenever I saw a book that was him and David Weber working together, I know I'm in for a good time (Weber is good at worlds, Flint at characters, both are weak in the other's strengths imo)

Agreed entirely. It was thanks to Flint I got into ASB AH at all.

allanpcameron · Jul 18, 2022

theg*ddam*hoi2fan said:
RIP.

Agreed entirely. It was thanks to Flint I got into ASB AH at all.

Likewise, and I started trying to write my own stuff in the Baen Bar too. RIP and thanks for all the books.
Allan

mspence · Jul 18, 2022

RIP. A true talent at characterization in the AH field.

Stretch · Jul 18, 2022

RIP an AH legend.

Whiteshore · Jul 18, 2022

May Eric Flint rest in peace.

Worffan101 · Jul 18, 2022

RIP to a great man.

I hope he's in socialist Valhalla with Gretchen Richter leading the cause under the banner of communist McDonald's. I think he'd like that.

CountofDooku · Jul 18, 2022

RIP may you continue to inspire countless others to follow your footsteps and example.

longtimelurker · Jul 18, 2022

May he rest in peace.

EnglishCanuck · Jul 18, 2022

Genuinely sad news. I hope he rests in peace.

It's doubly sad as a sequel to his excellent Rivers of War series was just announced as they were re-printing the originals. Truly one of the most unique works of alternate history out there.

Neshomancer · Jul 18, 2022

First of all, R.I.P. I wonder what happens to the 1632 series now?

Guildencrantz · Jul 18, 2022

RIP to a legend

sparky42 · Jul 18, 2022

I’ve only read a few of his books but without question a giant has passed…
RIP.

Peg Leg Pom · Jul 18, 2022

My best wishes go to his family.

Clandango · Jul 18, 2022

Wow. I am surprised. The photos I saw of him had him with such a full head of brown hair. I must have started reading his books much longer ago than I thought. He will be missed.

Virginia Liberal · Jul 18, 2022

RIP

Was(am) an avid follower of the 1632 series. Sad to see him go. Too many of the authors I grew up on are on the verge of heading to the next level.

Osakadave · Jul 18, 2022

Eric Flint - author, editor, co-founder of the baen Free Library, socialist activist and union organizer - rest in power

Tabs · Jul 18, 2022

RIP Eric. My condolences go out to his family and friends, he was a very talented author.