In defense of Elspeth Eric, I must say she does have a good flair for dialogue, even if her stories are a bit too ......introverted? for many fans. I heard one not too long ago called, I think, "Walkers on the Wind," and it was very well done within its limitations. It had the feel of a well performed piece of chamber music. Though the story was nothing very special in any particular way it came off very well due to the apt use of background music and a really stunning performance by John Beal. He really made it come alive. Still, it is very much in keeping with Eric's other output. But try it anyway just to hear Beal.