I don't know if anyone knows this (I haven't been on LJ since January *sweatdrop*) but apparently author Robert Jordan (Wheel of Time) is terminally ill. :( I found out a couple of weeks ago when looking on a forum I usually go to. They mentioned it and posted a link to R.J.'s blog. Apparently he is terminally ill with a rare disease and the doctors give him like 4 years to live or something. He plans to beat the odds.
Link to article in literary journal Link to Robert Jordan's blog with info & updates Just thought I'd mention it in case anyone wanted to know.