At one time I had hopes of becoming a writer. What I discovered in the process was how difficult it is to craft and produce a work of fiction that others will pay to read. But that was some time ago, and now that I am approaching 85 years of age my main enjoyment comes from reading the excellent works of writers such as yourself.
I discovered you by accident. Our YMCA held a used book sale and the lady on the counter, who was a friend of mine, handed me a paperback copy of “Sharpe’s Tiger,” saying “I think you would enjoy this.” So I gave her a dollar and took the book home.
I have now read about 80% of the books you’ve written and I have no superlatives to adequately described the pleasure I’ve derived from them. You, sir, are a treasure and I thank you for this opportunity to say a heartfelt THANKS for the hundreds of hours of pure bliss your books have given me.
Harold Tipper