Thank you so very much. That is very kind indeed.  I'm glad you enjoy these. They are probably the most fun thing to write of all. Kind of getting lost in the morass of history and story telling and a bit of fictional spice thrown in for good measure.  I do have quite a few pleasant memories to choose from. Many of these are at least based in reality events, as are the characters from my youth.  I hope to do more, they are a fun adventure. Thanks again for the nice thoughts about my 'work'. Hard to call it that sometimes.  
I have been missing your works for awhile. Hope all is well in your world...and you are back to artistic endeavors soon.  Have a nice day today.