Update

So what have I been upto? Not blogging that is evident. I have had problems moving house, changing car etc. but mostly all done now. What about my writing and reading?

I have been attempting to read authors with surnames beginning with different letters of the alphabet, as part of the 2007 A-Z challenge. I am up to 2 now - pitiful really since my wife is up to 5 or 6. I've read so far:

B - 'The Winner' by David Baldacci
F - 'Pandora's Star' by Peter F. Hamilton and 'The Island' by Victoria Hislop

Am currently reading a biography of Benjamin Franklin by Walter Isaacson, and have 'Ireland' by Frank Delaney to read next.

As for writing, I've written a couple of poems (see my writing.com portfolio), and am working on an 'interview' of Benjamin Franklin. I didn't realise how much research would be required for the latter, so it is taking a while.

I've also been thinking about writing a grand historical novel, linking British and American history. A lot of research and planning to do before I even think about putting pen to paper however!