Seems like (just from the quote above) The Guardian has it all wrong. Author Solutions doesn't own the books any more than the Post Office owns your mail. They just deliver it. Random House used to own part of Xlibris, which was aquired by Author Solutions, so it's interesting, but not ground-breaking.

Been following your blog for so long now, Wil, (way before the 'temporary exile' kicked in) it's a genuine pleasure to come along on a day like this. (Everybody lives!!) Cool.

An ooooo!!!! The voice of Angus from the Bob and Angus show just posted before me. I was JUST about to say I kinda wished your show was a bit more g-rated because then I could share it with my boys, who love the Bob & Angus show (and Glover), but who are only 7&9 and still shocked when things get bleeped (bless 'em). I think your approach would mesh really well with Bob & Angus's. And i'd get to watch Angus sass you.... For the record: My 9yo was playing Smallworld today (and teaching it to his friends on the iPad at the weekend).

Wil, really well done. This is how we play and you captured it brilliantly. Thanks for not being a dick. (since 1972!) Julie