Ned Vizzini, 1981-2013.

I've been seeing the news on Twitter and Facebook for hours, but didn't want to post until it was confirmed.

Because I was hoping that somehow it wasn't true.

But it is.

I love his books.

In every interaction I've ever had with him online he's been funny, gracious, smart, and just... NICE.

It feels strange to feel so heartbroken about the loss of someone I've never met in person, but here we are.

To his friends and family, I'm so sorry for your loss.

And to Ned: you'll be missed. So, so much.