Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful response. I think your right about a lot of your improvements--I wish I'd had you around to playtest while I was developing! TIN STAR on Hosted Games (?) is a good IF western, if you're looking for one. I also have a WiP on their forum called NOT YOUR MOTHER'S SHIRE, if you're into comedy and/or fantasy. Cheers! And thank you again.
Oh damn! You wrote Not Your Mother's Shire?! Yes, I've played it - great game! Also, Tin Star is one of my all-time favourite IF games. I don't know what it is about Westerns that appeals to me so much (other then the fact that I grew up watching them and there's the nostalgia factor). Maybe the feeling of ultimate freedom? The adventures under wide open skies? A less complicated life? I'm always drawn to them.
Anyway, I really hope to see more IFs from you in future, regardless of genre. Your writing style really works for me. :)