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ethan_thomas (ethan_thomas) wrote in thaneros,
@ 2008-07-24 10:27:00

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Thaneros Online Magazine - Public Service Announcement
It is with great regret that the following must be written. I only wish I could see better to type it up.

Ethan Thomas, the editor of Thaneros Online Magazine, has always been a group entity, one comprised of two writers sharing a pseudonym as well as intimate living space. One of those writers--namely myself--has received serious health news over the last week. I have learned that I need far more than a change in prescription to fix my recent eye difficulties; I am in the second stage of diabetic retinopathy, and the sight that has been lost may not return. This means that I must prioritize time spent on the computer, and at present the magazine takes up the majority of that time, leaving very little for writing itself. Given that this condition is generally progressive and that I am now suffering other diabetic complications as well, we have decided it best to focus on writing instead. Therefore, as of today, Thaneros Online Magazine is no more. While we plan to leave archived stories up for one year, as per our contracts, should any of our writers wish for their work to be removed we will do so immediately. Please--submit elsewhere. You write beautifully, and your work deserves to be read. Working with you was a greater pleasure than either of us can express.

Yours,
One Half of Ethan Thomas

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aristoboule
2008-07-24 12:12 pm UTC (link)

Oh my! *MANY, MANY HUGS* I'm very sorry this has happened to you, and I hope your treatment goes well.

I have Graves' disease, and had high blood pressure that resulted in the early stages of retinopathy when it was caught. While I still have thyroid eye disease, which is thankfully under control, the retinopathy eventually resolved itself, and I really, really hope that you're able to have a good outcome. I completely understand the closure, and the first priority is absolutely your sight. I will keep you in my thoughts. *hugs*

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teamromy
2008-07-24 12:19 pm UTC (link)

It is my sincere hope and wish for you to be, first and foremost, happy. While this may not be what you want to do, I do think it is best due to the strain that it puts on you at this time.

You should take care of yourself first and, yes, prioritize.

My second hope is that you will be able to live a quality life and perhaps even find help for your eye condition that will either reverse some of the damage or stop it from becoming any worse.

Our thoughts are with you.

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	grievesmen 2008-07-24 06:50 pm UTC (link)
	Oh, friends. sad hugs May you find only better health and kinder times ahead. Thank you, thank you for believing in my works -- you've set me on a road I was afraid of, and while that road is still a strange and scary place, it's quickly becoming home. When I do write that novel, I'll be sending you a copy. Peace, always. (Reply to this)

	ktoth04 2008-07-27 12:24 am UTC (link)
	That's so sad, good luck in the future! (Reply to this)