Even after all these years, I still consider "Children of the Wheel" to be my baby, so I'm thrilled that you enjoy it! :-D Oh, and I'm flattered that you read "Silent Knight" on Christmas! There's a German fan I know who also reads it over the festive season, so you're not alone. And I never imagined that anyone would choose to make this part of their holiday tradition. It's enough of a surprise that people actually read the story a second time. *g*