One Switch 100

In the back ground I've been working on my first book. Provisionally entitled "One Switch 100" it will highlight key and curious one-switch games and events from the 1960s to date.

The hope is that it will inspire people to track down some of the best one-switch games and hopefully create more.

I'm only about a quarter of the way through, with the hope of getting it finished by the 10th of June 2013, the 10th anniversary of OneSwitch.org.uk running as a business (although it was registered on-line in November 2002). I've always wanted to write a book (this one will be a freebie). Seems as good a time as any to do it. Maybe the first of a few I've got in mind.

The book is part of why things have slowed down here on the surface. That and becoming a foster parent, co-working on Thurrock POINT and working for SpecialEffect. Time to refocus I think...

Seeing how many great web-sites there are dealing with game accessibility now, I'm likely going to refocus this site on switch accessible leisure and items for the Accessible Gaming Shop from here on. Meanwhile, for those that do, have a great Christmas!

"LIFE! It Must Be A Comedy"

Long term supporter of Game Accessibility, and life in general, Robert Florio is an artist, comedian and now novelist, having just seen his autobiography, LIFE! It Must Be a Comedy published. He's a really interesting bloke with plenty to say. I'm really looking forward to reading a copy.

A while back, my mother-in-law lent me a copy of  "No Man an Island", a biography of Peter Spencer, who also learnt to paint using his mouth. Peter, had a similar zeal for life, but written back in 1970, I'm guessing Robert's book will be somewhat more in your face.

Available from CreateSpace.

Rough Guide to Accessible Britain

"The popular Rough Guide to Accessible Britain can help you make the most of many wonderful venues, events and activities around the UK. It's not available in the shops". Free to blue badge holders, £6.99 otherwise and only available for a limited time via Motability. Looks very good.

Thanks to Alicia Howell for the tip.