Fan Mail from a Soldier in the Mid-East
Okay, I don't post here often enough. I also don't tear up easily. However, I just received this message from an American soldier in the mideast, and it kind of got to me. I'm growing to love ebooks, and the idea that he could still read this novel from, like, 1997, pleases me no end. That he took the time to write, pleases me even more.
Mr. Bailey:
From the gloriously balmy heights of the Persian gulf, I would like to convey my
sincerest appreciations for an expertly executed novel.
I have been a Fritz Leiber reader for decades, having first read his novels in the
mid '70's, while attending Northeast Sr. High in lovely KC Mo.
I recently (a few years back) paid Amazons extortion fee's for e-copies of the books
so that I could re-read them during some of the many fun-filled overseas deployments
to which I have subjected myself.
I noticed your book while searching through additional works from the esteemed Mr.
Leiber.
ok.
hmmm.
really?
well, sure.
why not.
I thought it mightn't be great, but how bad could it be, really?
So, I went ahead a bought a copy.
10 out of 10, Mr. Bailey. You nailed it.
Thank you for a truly wonderful, well executed and enjoyable read.
One always hopes that someone could pick up the torch for some of our great talents
past, and many times authors come along who do their chosen subjects justice.
You have exceeded all expectations. Thank you.
I look forward to reading some of your other novels, as well as your next work in
the world of Nehwon, if such is forthcoming.
With appreciations.
Scott F.
Mr. Bailey:
From the gloriously balmy heights of the Persian gulf, I would like to convey my
sincerest appreciations for an expertly executed novel.
I have been a Fritz Leiber reader for decades, having first read his novels in the
mid '70's, while attending Northeast Sr. High in lovely KC Mo.
I recently (a few years back) paid Amazons extortion fee's for e-copies of the books
so that I could re-read them during some of the many fun-filled overseas deployments
to which I have subjected myself.
I noticed your book while searching through additional works from the esteemed Mr.
Leiber.
ok.
hmmm.
really?
well, sure.
why not.
I thought it mightn't be great, but how bad could it be, really?
So, I went ahead a bought a copy.
10 out of 10, Mr. Bailey. You nailed it.
Thank you for a truly wonderful, well executed and enjoyable read.
One always hopes that someone could pick up the torch for some of our great talents
past, and many times authors come along who do their chosen subjects justice.
You have exceeded all expectations. Thank you.
I look forward to reading some of your other novels, as well as your next work in
the world of Nehwon, if such is forthcoming.
With appreciations.
Scott F.