JM - you're too kind, now people will be expecting too much! - BUT can I use your comments for advertising and publicity!

wr - the book hasn't yet spread beyond Ireland's shores, or yet entered the national bibliographical system - hence Borders not being able to trace the ISBN. Buy it online and save yourself £3. As it happens, I was in Borders in Glasgow yesterday and left a copy with the Manager. She seemed very interested and spoke of a possible "event" - a reading and signing. We'll see...If it happens you must drive along the M8...we might be looking for a singer/guitarist!