nobody asked…

If memory serves, this is the first time since I started blogging that this space has gone wanting for a new posting for five whole days. Busy as a bee is not the right phrase, but might help my readers form a visual of the vector I ride. I just wanted you to know that reports of my demise have been greatly exaggerated (who said that? some politician?), I do still love you all (well, most of you), and I am not pissed about anything (well, nothing that has to do with the blog world).

I have been extraordinarily busy at work, and that is a good problem to have. The home front has been bristling with exciting activities, such as the double-width garage door falling apart, getting stuck in the half-open position, trapping cars, women, and children (no wait, none of those around here) at home in their locked, upright position.

Each day I have edged closer to posting my next literary block-buster, and each day has coughed up the detritus of my my brain-farts a few more minor edits to delay it further. It is now in the capable hands of the publisher’s senior editing staff, awaiting what will surely be a quick, slick slide through the marketing and sales group, before receiving the final seal of approval from the legal eagles over in the legal eagle department. Yes, it is a long and arduous process, but quite necessary to assure that our offerings have been made as bland and boring as possible, all sharp edges have been removed, political correctness has been abused in every way possible, and all toxic substances contained therein have been rigorously identified and concealed.

Then and only then will it be published for your consumption, dear reader. So watch this space closely and prepare to be disgusted delighted!