The book is done!

That took much longer than I’d hoped it would; a number of family crises had to be managed in the last year but they’re all sorted and the book is at the printer now! And only about 20 years after someone suggested that I write a book based on my blog. I’m very pleased with the result and the early feedback is gratifyingly positive. Big thanks to everyone who supported me along the way. Particular thanks to Jon Skeet who finally got payback on me for my writing a foreword to his book where I compared him to a concert pianist, by writing a foreword to my book where he compared me to Steven Sondheim. It’s charming. Physical copies will begin to ship September 29th and e-books are available now. For this weekend only, September 3rd through 7th, you can get the e-book for half price at Manning.com, but you still get the whole book! WHAT A DEAL!