Actually, I wish I had had some "upcoming offerings" as back in autumn I assumed I would, but there you go, at that time I had no idea how many interests and issues would combine to sidetrack my creative urge. I will not share them with you in detail out of respect for both of us; I dare say you are as heartily sick of the Soap-Opera-Presented-As-Apocalypse by the popular media as I am. I will only say that I continue to avoid living under the bridge, and that my loved ones continue to expect the same. That I continue the same. Out of respect. Forget it.
Well, OK, I'll also say that I've been reading a lot. My family and friends know that a good Christmas present for me is a box of used books, preferably science fiction. By the way, I used to prefer the term "future fiction" until I've been forced to place some of my re-read classics in the "ago" category, as in 10 or 12 years ago. I put this down to the authors' youthful enthusiasm, never imagining they'd live as long as their readers. Recently I've almost been tempted to vote for "imaginative fiction", but...duh.
However, to the meat of the blather. With the assistance of several good book stores I am closing in on a complete collection of Terry Pratchett novels. The fact is I have been playing "catch-up", not having been aware of Discworld until a year ago (the "ago" factor doesn't count for totally "other" places). I cannot say about any other of my favorite prolific writers that I've never been disappointed. For what it's worth, take it from a reader; no matter what your favorite genre, Pratchett will satisfy. Your willing suspension of disbelief will encourage your "disk"-belief in an enchanted world . Do enjoy. www.TerryPratchettBooks.com
Finally, I have been working on some character profiles for a series of stories about the construction industry. I don't know if I'll ever be able to put them all together in a coherent manner, but just speaking of them is a way of putting pressure on myself to do so. Thanks for witnessing my double-dog-dare to myself.
Lookout.
Regards,
Daddy
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