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My opinion? I began writing the stories that turned into Accelerando in 1998, largely to keep myself from having a work-induced nervous breakdown during the dot-com bubble. I finished it in 2003/04. It's journeyman work, and I like to think I'm both a better writer and a deeper/broader thinker than I was back then: it's no masterpiece, and I'm a little embarrassed by its staying power among the folks here.

For what it's worth, I think you're being a bit hard on yourself - the exuberance and density of ideas of Accelerando make it a good read.

Also, while I'm at it - I don't know how many times I've read A Colder War but the ending still gives me the creeps.

"Accelerando" is an awesome name, and it came on the scene just as the "exponential pace!" thing was going on in the zeitgeist.

I feel like you want to move beyond being the "Accelerando guy". You have my best wishes on that.

I personally liked the Eschaton stuff but he pretty firmly rebuked himself there.

The Laundry Files: never has the end of the world been so entertaining.

Personally I'm a fan of Glasshouse.