In an interview at New Statesman magazine, Terry Pratchett reveals that his daughter, Rhianna, will take over the series after Pratchett is gone. I know I’m among a legion of fans who hope that day remains far away, but with his declining health it’s a fact we must face. Not sure if the interview will appear online, as the link in the brief article about the interview mentions how you can buy the magazine on November 15, which is to say, tomorrow.

Other news gleaned from the article reveals a TV series in production called, The Watch. Apparently it continues from the books, so doesn’t re-tell what appeared in the books from the start of the Discworld series.

Due to a busy touring schedule Discworld author Terry Pratchett apparently almost died in the back of a cab in New York city recently. I also found it interesting that his assistant’s last name is so very similar to Vimes’ multi-talented butler.