Yes, it has, and I’m really sorry but at the moment all the blog writing has to take a lower priority. I am working very hard to finish my chapters of the upcoming Pro Oracle Database 11g RAC on Linux, which turned out to be a lot more work than I expected. The last chapter I have to write from scratch is about ASM, and it’s again a meaty one. Luckily the first draft is complete and I sent it to Apress for review and the usual editorial work.
I so decided to quit my daytime job to focus entirely on the book, which I’d like to see released between Open World and the UKOUG conference this year.
Once completed, I intend to become a freelance Oracle database consultant, specialising on RAC (no surprises here!) and Oracle 11.2 upgrades. I am available from mid September (the first 4 weeks are already booked!) if you like-just contact me!
Martins Blog 
Martin,
Thank you for leaving a good environment behind:) Good luck with the book and new ACE title
I’ll buy You book for sure.
Regards.
Greg
Good on you Martin.
I look forward to the new book too!
Thanks everyone! We are working really hard at the moment to get it out as soon as possible, promise!