Cyber Armageddon!

Two months ago the local Eircom internet went into melt-down and after weeks of anger and frustration it was necessary to change over to a new service provider.   Having paid the money and set up the direct debit, it was discovered that where we live is an internet 'black spot' and so it might be necessary for a booster or aerial to be installed.  A further three weeks go by and an engineer arrives to install both - as we live between two mountain ranges the reception is a bit iffy.  All this was known when we signed up, so why the delay, we are unable to fathom.  Never mind ... we're back on the internet, but I must admit it was peaceful not having to bother about web sites, emails, blogs and passwords!  Now the headaches begin again ...

Farewell to ignotus press

It's the end of an era with the announcement that ignotus press is no more.  Gone but not forgotten, the name now operates in a new incarnation in the US in the realms of computer technology.  Which is a trifle ironic since I'm a known techno-idiot.

On the plus side, Life-Writes (see cover) was launched his week and I'm delighted with the result.   Will be taking a short break from writing during the summer months but the brain will still be beavering away.  If you have any ideas for a how-to creative writing book, go to facebook.com/JHPCompassBooks for more information about what I'm looking for.