The Puzzle Wizard stopped producing crossword magazines at the end of 2018 when my mental health deteriorated to a point where I could barely function.

As you may know, in the years leading up to that point I tried everything over several years to keep the business going, despite anxiety, chronic depression, OCD and PTSD.

The business had run since 1999, and I basically invested my whole life into it. I kept readers updated of my mental health situation in my magazine editorials and on the website, but in the end it was too much.

For periods during the time since then, emails went unanswered.

I reiterate my sincere apologies to anyone affected by these issues. Rest assured it was not for lack of care; I simply wasn’t capable of doing anything remotely productive.

If you or a family member was a subscriber affected by these problems, please send me an email at greg@thepuzzlewizard.com or greg@puzzlewizard.com.au with details of the subscription and I’ll look after you.

Speaking from experience, I am ever reluctant to say that my mental wellbeing has finally turned the corner. However, I will say this – it is my heartfelt belief that, based on all the knowledge I have acquired about the problem and the daily action I am taking, the productivity I’ve welcomed back into my life over the last two years will continue long into the future.

Thank you, and enjoy the puzzles!

Greg Parker
January 2026