We never like hearing that a creator is going through a rough time, and so we’re not thrilled to report that Steve Niles, writer of “30 Days of Night,” “Criminal Macabre” and more, has lost “almost everything” in his home, due to a flood. As posted on his Tumblr:
Woke up at 6am to water rushing into the house. Already ankle deep by the time we saw it. We got as much as we could off the ground and tried to block but there wasn’t much we could do. The worst was trying to get to Gil. It was waist deep almost and strong enough to throw around logs. I reached him and he was submerged and freaking out. Don’t remember much more then lifting him and carrying him all the way back to the house. Looking back I can see how scary it was.
We are securing the house as much as we can and going through the damage. A scrapbook full of original art I’ve kept for 30 years is gone. A lot more.
Our friends Belinda and Steve are setting up a fund to help. I feel terrible about this but once things settle I’ll have to face up that we need help. I just wish I could catch my breath for 5 minutes and I can make my own money. Austin has had other ideas I guess.
We’ll keep you posted. We’re sort of trapped here for right now. Going to pack and move as much as we can before the next storm hits.
Thank you guys so much.
Friend Mike Mignola took to his Facebook page to share more details:
****EMERGENCY NOTICE****
Steve Niles and his wife Monica lost just about everything they have in a flood last night due to a massive storm in Austin and have no flood insurance. A Paypal account has been set up to help them out. Steve has gone above and beyond raising $ for Hurricane Sandy relief and other tragedies and can really use some help right now. Let’s pay it forward to a guy who’s always been there for others.
Paypal address is HelpSteveNiles@gmail.com
Not only has the Paypal account been set up, but we’re seeing some grassroots help pop up, too. For instance, the Comic Book Shop in Wilmington, DE, is donating 100% of the proceeds of Steve’s books to the cause, so, if you’re in Delaware, that is a great way to help as well.
Hopefully, those that can spare a few bucks do, and we can get Steve and his family taken care of as quickly as possible.
