About

Who is JOHN SAYE?

A writer of science-fiction and fantasy recovering from total-body paralysis. He writes both novels and Dungeons & Dragons adventure modules. He is a part-time Game Master, blogger, occasional puppeteer, traveler, filmmaker, husband, and father. He wears a lot of hats.

Survivor

In 2016 I was hit with a nerve-damaging disease that paralyzed me. I was on a ventilator for five of eight months across three hospitals. I still can’t walk, and my fingers are weak and rubbery at best, but I think I’m better enough to make a comeback. To do it as a professional Dungeon Master might be the right way.

I’m in therapy recovering from GBS (Guillain-Barré syndrome), an autoimmune disease that attacks the nervous system. It’s effects on me have been harsh, but through the beauty of tech, my plan is to ride my hobby once again, back to health.  GBS paralyzed me, from the neck down for a year. I’m still working through therapy, and getting strong again. I had tons of muscle atrophy, spent 250 days in three different hospitals and five months on a ventilator. My nervous system was a wreck. Therapy is going to get me the rest of the way there as my nerves regrow from scratch. Therapy, my wife, family, friends, writing and D&D.

• Guillain-Barré Syndrome
• Diagnosis and management of Guillain–Barré syndrome in ten steps