Book Signings, Boredom, and a Big AI Fail

Well, I had my book Signing, but before I get into the good-natured ribbing of the event, allow me to assure you it was an unmitigated success as it accomplished my main objective, which was to get rid of all the books taking up space in my office.

I live in a small flat and am fortunate that my hobbies take up little room. Music is confined to a set of bagpipes and a guitar, both hanging on the wall, and my writing is contained almost totally on my laptop. This suits a work area of six and a...