I think he just has gotten more and more bored with this book, and has gotten more and more lazy. He hasn't learned how to take criticism, and at this rate, he never will. He's used the "adult" label to squeeze things in that he shouldn't have, like the juvenile cursing, and all the terribly written sex scenes. Aaand the whole thing with the Soft Blade.

Now, if you will excuse me this makes me realize there is half a liter of vodka upstairs in the freezer...

Just ginger ale for me, thanks.