Is Doctor Who consdered a soap? True, it was recorded virtually live to tape and was serialized. Still,  I don't think of it as a soap.

Despite the fact that I was a fairly obsessive DS collector, I passed on many of the Files Magazines. I've checked the ones I did buy and can't find the Sam Hall interview. Does anyone know the volume it in which it was published?

Maybe he just had one more appearance on his contract. They might have been deciding whether or not to call him back.

Perhaps he finally grew up?

Actually I've argued that very point to others. A lot of time has passed. I think he worked through many of his demons, just like people often do in real life. Still, the change was not explained or even remarked upon. That's a bit of a plot hole.

Did Chris Pennock marry a fan as well?

I won't swear to it,but I believe Julia was in at least two of the Ross novels. I think they were B, Q, and the Body Snatchers and the Sea Ghost. Anyone know for sure?

Same here - probably because Quentin was a werewolf for such a short time before he was cured. When I think of the werewolf, I tend to always associate it with Chris. And when I think of Quentin, I tend to associate him more with the Dorian Grey aspect of his character.

I came into DS through the first year of syndication, the Ross novels, and the comics. For me, Quentin was a werewolf, first and foremost. I had no idea about the portrait until about 7 or 8 years later. I was surprised that he was not always the werewolf as that's how the licensing depicted him.

There were lots of good times though, David. The Egypt trip with Diana was one of the top 100 high points of my life. It's not as high as I thought it was then. Now that I'm married,  have a daughter, and moved on in my career, the trip is not quite as significant as it once was compared to family events. Still, it was something I'll remember alll my life, and it would not have happened without the Festivals. You and I rubbed each other the wrong way sometimes, especially in the close quarters of the boat and the Egyptian heat, but I always liked and respected you, David. I was a bit of a pain too, with all the bad puns. That's more in control now LOL. I think you are wise to keep in touch with those who were good to you and avoid situations where you will come into contact with those who are not. I wish you nothing but the best.