Who's surprised?

So, the Den of Shadows main page and writing page (in other words, the two hosted on the nyeusigrube.com server) are messed up. I do not know why. I first noticed it last week, but assumed it was a compatibility issue, since I happened to be looking at it on an iPad. The problem was confirmed by others more recently.

Since we have had so many server issues, instead of struggling to figure out what caused the issue to fix it directly, I have relocated the Home page onto Blogger, and updated all the relevant header links. If you happen to be code-savvy and know exactly what the problem is ("oh, with html5 this no longer works, but if you do this instead it will fix it") I'll accept suggestions, but I refuse to devote too much time to trying to fix something on a server that has been driving me crazy. I like the Blogger interface. It's much easier to update.

Don't get me wrong - I enjoy playing with code, figuring out how to make it work, etc. But I don't often have time to really dive into the guts of the site, which means I'll go on an updating spree and then won't have time to do anything for a while. All things considered, it's better if Blogger hosts the main site.

Inbox is up!

The site is still a bit glitchy, but I was able to update Inbox this morning- two pages, so make sure you read both!

Inbox and the Servers (again)

So, here's the skinny about Inbox and updates (cross-posted from subscriber emails):

The January/February hiatus was on me, completely, because I needed to get a book in. The continued delay is, once again, on my server. As you know, I've had problems with them for the last several months. I am seriously considering changing servers, but the thought grips me with terror because I remember what a nightmare that was last time.

In short: Changing over the site itself is irritating and time-consuming, but trying to move the message board database is a lot like trying to move a live grenade. If we change servers, the board will not move with us. We will start fresh. Some people think this is a good thing, but it makes me scared to think about it.

I know it's starting to sound like an excuse - "oh, yeah, the servers are screwed up again" - and I should have moved a long time ago if I'm having this many problems, but I cannot do so until I have a substantial amount of time to rip down the site, rebuild it, figure out how to transfer a domain name, and assess what to do with the message board. That means summer vacation: early summer, if I'm not behind on the book due in August, or late summer if I am.

So, there's what's going on in the world of Atwater-Rhodes. Thank you everyone for your patience.