1998

e-mail Sep 28, 1998 at 05:05

Happy birthday, Mr. Francis!

Jaime Dudash Sep 29, 1998 at 07:38

Happy Birthday Mr. Francis. Bravo on another winning collection of short stories. May the next year be filled with happiness and of course creative urge to continue the writing race!!! I too am a Halloween born!! Bravo!!

Shirley Medina Sep 30, 1998 at 04:36

To Dick Francis. I'm a fan from Israel. I just love your books and wait anxiously every year for the next one. I especially like the characters you portray in your books and of course horses as a back ground is an added bonus. I would like to wish you a happy birthday and please do keep up the good work. Shirley

Susan Bounds Sep 30, 1998 at 15:59

I hope you have a very happy birthday. Your books have been a continuous source of pleasure to me for more years than I can count. I buy very few authors in hardback, but you are one of them. I especially enjoy your comments about Americans, which are so much kinder than a lot of authors. Thanks for that.

Mike Merski Oct 1, 1998 at 16:20

Congratulations hope you have many more

S. Johnson-Roehr Oct 1, 1998 at 18:02

Happy Birthday, Sir. I continue to admire your writing skill-- many successful authors would continue to churn out formulaic fiction, but with you, it is always a fresh yet satisfying experience. I like to see the months pass, because it means that a new Dick Francis book will be available soon. Thank you for sharing your talent for observation and writing with us. Best Wishes!

Kev Horner Oct 3, 1998 at 12:28

A very happy birthday and thank you for your great stories each one as gripping as the last, i hope there are many more to come.

Ku-Lang Chang Oct 4, 1998 at 18:47

Dear Mr. Francis: I have been reading your books since the early 80's and thoroughly enjoyed them. Learned a lot too - palm top computers, wine making, photography, movie making ....... One year even learned how to type by reading your books and typing at the same time. Have a wonderful birthday & many more.

Tina Erickson Oct 4, 1998 at 23:59

Happy Birthday, Mr. Francis! I've been a big fan for about 5 years when I read my first book by you. Since then I've read them all. You're a great writer. Every time I start a book, I'm done the same day because I can't put it down! I hope you have many more to come (birthdays and books)!

PAM BLOOMQUIST Oct 6, 1998 at 21:13

I hope you have a happy birthday. I am a Libra, myself You really know where to live, I know, because I lived on Cayman Brac for 1 year and enjoyed every single day. I wish many happy years for you.

Daniel Ede Oct 8, 1998 at 09:19

Happy Birthday Mr. Francis......... I have read lost of your books and loved them all! Holland loves you....... Daniel

Gillian Buxton Oct 9, 1998 at 04:49

Mr Francis Your books have given me great pleasure for the last 16 years which is when I first discovered them. So I at this time I would like to take a moment to thank you and wish you a "Happy Birthday".

John Templeton Smith Oct 10, 1998 at 14:27

From one Anglo Saxon to another ... Woesheil.

Stacy Benedec Oct 10, 1998 at 18:08

Dear Mr. Francis, You were kind enough to write me two letters after I had written you. At the time (1984-1989) I lived in St. Thomas in the USVI. Since that time I have been writing, and am on my 3rd book. I am fortunate in that there are currently 3 literary agents in the process of trying to sign me as a client, and that publishing seems to be a near reality now, instead of a dream. I wanted to thank you for all your fantastic books, and can say that I have cultivated dozens of readers for you, introducing them to your work. You are truly an inspiration, and I love your writing. Happy Birthday. Your birthday is one day before mine. I never knew that til now! Take care and please drop me a note if you are ever so inspired. My book that is enroute to being published is called ALTAR OF THE ENEMY, and the the one I am in the process of writing is called EXPEDITION INDIGO. I hope someday you are able to read my work and get some enjoyment, as you have given me hours and hours of great reading with all your novels. Thanks again, and best wishes, and here's hoping all your dreams come true this year! Sincerely, Stacy Benedec e-mail

Patty Chronister Oct 11, 1998 at 23:46

Happy Birthday! Last year, on my birthday, I had the pleasure of meeting you at Murder Ink in NYC.

Lauren Oct 13, 1998 at 20:37

Happy Birthday to my favorite author. I've been reading your work for many years and love them all. You capture horses better than anyone I've ever read. Thanks!

Lauren Malmberg Oct 13, 1998 at 20:43

Happy Birthday to my favorite author! I've read your books for years and enjoyed every one. My first was Banker given to me by my father because he saw that horses were in it. After that I read seven of your books in seven days and have anxiously awaited each one since. You capture horses better than anyone. Thanks!

Nancy J. Zabler Oct 15, 1998 at 14:36

You and your family are appreciated for bringing me the sounds and smells of the stables and the horses on afternoons and evenings I've needed a touch of magic. It's the most fun to find which occupation you'll weave in with the horses and the people in the stories become very real. Since I have grown twins, I love Holly and Kit. Your books are morale lifting, and I hope yours is lifted on your special day!

Daniel Hoidal Oct 15, 1998 at 20:11

Dear Dick I am writing a letter to you and I wuld please like a response

george duffield Oct 16, 1998 at 14:54

thank you , thank you , thank you for all the hours spent reading your books. hope you have many more birthdays so you can write many more of them

Linda Sloboda Oct 17, 1998 at 20:42

Happy Birthday ! May longevity, and prosperity be with you well into the new millenium And please keep up the great work.

Roy Skoog Oct 18, 1998 at 06:08

Happy Birthday from Finland

Margo Merrell Oct 18, 1998 at 17:14

Your books help to restore my sanity!

Susan Oct 19, 1998 at 11:34

I'm such a fan...every new book is a gift. Thank you. Have a wonderful day, a wonderful birthday.

Harry Koops Oct 19, 1998 at 14:11

In Dutch: Van harte gefeliciteerd met Uw verjaardag! Many happy returns of the day.

Barbara & Wayne Hess Oct 19, 1998 at 22:45

We both wish you a very happy birthday. You have brought much pleasure into our homes with you wonderful mysteries. Wayne had enjoyed you for years, He introduced your books to me when we married 5 years ago and I have bought every one of your books except the latest one. I will be buying it very soon. We have a bookshelf devoted to your books. Interestingly, I have bought 2 copies of your biography, Sport of Queens, and each has different photos included. We found the book fascinating. We enjoy all the research that must go into each novel. thank you for all the pleasure you bring us and we send many wishes for a most happy birthday! Barbara & Wayne Hess, Beaverton, Oregon

Tamara Webb Oct 22, 1998 at 12:56

Mr. Francis your books have been a favorite Christmas Present for nearly 10 years. I grew up following Sid Halley and his exploits. Keep up the good work! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Veerle Morgenstern Oct 23, 1998 at 05:46

I wish you a very Happy Birthday and many years to come. I've been reading your books for a long time now and I really love them. Love, Veerle

Linda Will Oct 23, 1998 at 09:28

Happy Birthday to my favorite author! I hope you have very many more. Keep on writing!

Bobbie Reutter Oct 23, 1998 at 18:11

When looking for a new author, a colleague suggested I might enjoy reading Dick Francis. That was an understatement! One year later I had read every Dick Francis book available - 30 or so at the time. Since then I read each new book as it is published. They're great. A new one is on the best seller list - I'll be reading it soon. During that year of reading every Dick Francis book I could get a hold of, I even read the non-fiction books. Happy Birthday from a very appreciative fan.

Kathy Anderson Oct 23, 1998 at 21:33

Hope you have a happy! I wonder what October 31st did for your writing...Anyway, I'm enjoying Field of Thirteen, it's fun. Thank you for it. Happy birthday again!!!!!

Susie Jackson Oct 25, 1998 at 02:22

Happy Birthday from a faithful reader. I love your books

Nilesh & Rucha Oct 25, 1998 at 12:04

May you have the longest lif of all. Hope that you write not one but 10 books every year. We guarantee that they will reach the top of the best seller list. We have adopted you as our grandpa. Our ages are 23 & 20 respectively. We are brother & sister from Pune, India. Once again a very Hapy Birthday.

Laura Santo Oct 25, 1998 at 13:19

Thanks for your new book - my husband buys me one of your books for my birthday (which is also in October) every year. Thanks for continuing a great birthday tradition and Happy Birthday to you! (and many more!!)

Julie Taylor Oct 25, 1998 at 16:36

Wishing you a happy birthday and keep up the good work.

Brooke Oct 28, 1998 at 17:20

Happy Birthday! Your books are excellent!

Jim Hatley, Brighton, 14 yrs. old Oct 29, 1998 at 06:10

Thank you for taking time to write these BRILLIANT books. I have recently started reading them, and wont put one down. Thanks again, Jim

szymanski urs Oct 31, 1998 at 16:42

thanks for many hours of enjoyble reading and rereading....happy birthday:) :) :)

Meg Dobson Oct 31, 1998 at 20:33

May I forward the best of birthday wishes. I fear I do not get on the internet much these days and then the only place I really get to are the notes from the last Dick Francis session! I can't thank you enough for your books. Please do have an enjoyable day! Meg Dobson

Kristi Beale Nov 1, 1998 at 22:24

Happy Birthday, Mr. Francis! I just wanted to say how much I enjoy your books and stories, and also to thank you for visiting Washington DC in September. I was lucky enough to get a book signed by you. It was a birthday present for my father, and he loved it! Thank you so much. Many happy returns!

Brenda L. Gooch Nov 1, 1998 at 23:27

Happy Birthday! Can't wait for your year 2000 release. I have a large collection of your books and am seeking to expand all the time. Keep up the good work! Best wishes to you and your wife.

Cathy Cormack Nov 2, 1998 at 00:30

Mr Francis, I hope you had a wonderful birthday. I have, literally, just finished reading 'Field of 13', and I savoured every page. Please write another book with Sid as our hero!!!! Once again, I hope your birthday was wonderful. Thank you for writing so many amazing books. Cathy Cormack, Australia. EMail: e-mail ,au

Cathy Cormack Nov 2, 1998 at 00:40

Mr Francis, I just need to add that,I drive my local book seller mad by constantly asking him when your next book will be released, and then I buy it almost before it gets on the shelves.....and, them it sits on my bedside table until a suitably quiet time when I can relax and enjoy every word....as a child The Famous Five were my heroes, and, now as an adult, your books hold pride of place. My mum and I read and re read every word - she is starting 'Field of 13' as we speak. I could rave on forever, but I had better stop!! Once again, I hope your birthday was every bit as special as every one of your books has been to me. Cathy Cormack, Australia. EMail; e-mail

terelle terry Nov 2, 1998 at 03:12

in very small letters, she said, mildly, happy birthday to one of the best writers in the world. deft characterizations, heroes you want for best fiends , husbands and lovers, except, of course for some of the chaps in field of thirteen. you know all there is to know of loss, pain, and courage. reading your books is not just recreation, they are re creation. sorry i'm a day late, but it's a different day over here.

Maly Swatton Nov 2, 1998 at 08:55

Happy Birthday, I was born and raised in Liverpool, and loved to go to Aintree, your stories make me feel at home. Guess I will always be a Scouser at heart.

emma Nov 2, 1998 at 14:16

well, happy birthday to u and all my wishes of a nice and happy life, do

laka Nov 2, 1998 at 19:25

Happy Birthday! I hope you find a really good book to read and have a really nice day. Thanks for all the wonderful times

Blake Shaw Nov 4, 1998 at 00:29

Happy birthday, and thank you for creating characters that I can look up to, who affirm my sense of life. In the race for my favorite author, you have the Edge. (Nevil Shute is a close second!) Best wishes and may you write as long as it pleases you.

Laura Lehman Nov 5, 1998 at 18:44

Better late than never, I suppose! Happy Birthday, Mr. Francis! I must say my personal favorite hero is Sid Halley and 'Whip Hand' is my favorite book. I couldn't even begin to tell you how often I've read it. I enjoy your easy-to-read writing style, your strong modest heroes and of course the racing. Thanks for introducing us in the States to English racing, although were you to set a novel at Churchill Downs during Derby time I wouldn't complain. And sooner or later I'm getting to the Grand National! :-)