Yes, I would be the first to agree that some of Eric's plays can be a little slow, or start out with a funny, fascinating or truly brilliant premise and then just sort of peter out. But when she's on, man, she is absolutely spot-on. Really masterful. Thought-provoking, with emotional power and truth---not to mention entertaining. She's one of my favorite writers for the show.

I've never heard "Star Sapphire", but plan to listen to it now. The one that has haunted me since childhood is her adaptation of "The Transformation", a short story by Mary Shelly. It's pitch-perfect, and probably my favorite mystery theater of all time. It's stayed in my mind with perfect clarity for over 25 years. Of course I certainly haven't heard every episode, but many of the favorites I have heard are hers, and Martin's too. It says a lot for the skill of ALL the show's writers that each of their styles is so distinctly recognizable.

But I digress---this website is about a play written by Ian Martin. So I say, "Here, here! Kudos to Mr. Martin for a job very well done!"<br>