Hi gang! Sorry for the silence. The computer at home went kaput, and my old backup laptop couldn't quite run a browser that can handle the Blogger platform. I managed to rig up something up, after a fashion, but I still can't comment on my own blog.
As far as the question that's on most everyone's mind: I'm almost done with the next installment. Update should be coming in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
In the mean time, I've accumulated a bunch of interesting stories, at least from my perverted perspective.
Let's start slow. Over at the EMCSA, we have My New Girlfriend, by Ice Bear: “Drew has a little trouble understanding why his hot new girlfriend Courtney goes to such extremes to please him.” Well paced, with some wonderful set pieces and hot sex. And of course, mysterious mind control, and a somewhat befuddled protagonist.
Over at Literotica, we have Tormenting Tina, by JericoKnight: “An 18-year-old enslaves his history teacher.” Blackmailed teacher — a time-tested trope. This teacher seems to enjoy it, though.
Finally, a weirdly over-the-top long meandering story, that someone reminded me existed, Mother in Law Cannot Resist by MILowner: “Fiona tries to resist her son-in-law's cock but cannot.” This story is not particularly well written, yet it keeps calling me back over and over again. A blackmailed and humiliated woman, who nevertheless cannot help herself. The thing with this story is that while it is linear, the various chapters are scattered about the author's page in alphabetical order. Enough to drive one nuts. But if you go by publication dates, you can restore the appropriate order.
Sunday, November 6, 2016
Sunday, August 28, 2016
New Story: The Adjusters #66
Here is the latest installment of The Adjusters and the end of Book VI, “Los Angeles, Aftermath", wherein Daniel gets a reward of a sort for his success in Los Angeles.
As usual, comments welcome.
I'll also remind you that we have a Speculation Thread available for general discussion. (A thread which I read but do not comment on.)
The Adjusters #66 - Los Angeles, Aftermath
“So how’s everything?” asked Elizabeth Parkinson—who liked to be called Betty—smiling her usual affable smile, relaxed behind her desk, the consummate HR professional. “I heard you did very well in Los Angeles on an team assignment that turned into a solo assignment.”
Daniel Malcolm nodded. “Not a lot of secrets around here, are there?”
If Betty picked up on the sarcasm, she did not let on. “Oh, quite the contrary. There are lots of secrets around here. Security is paramount at ADCorp, as I’m sure you’re starting to appreciate. With some of the sensitive materials we have, it only makes sense.”
Daniel was curious. “Actually, if you don’t mind the question, do you actually know what those sensitive materials are? Do you know what my assignment involved back in Los Angeles?”
Elizabeth smiled, and shook her head. “I don’t. I don’t have the security clearance. And if you tell me anything about your own work, I’d have to report you, so please don’t.”
Then again, Daniel thought, if she knew anything and the fact that she did was itself classified, then she would have to say that, didn’t she? Daniel, you’re becoming paranoid. He could practically hear Sam O’Neill’s grumpy response in his head: Good!
Continue reading...
Next month: the start of Book VII, The House of the Rising Sun.
As usual, comments welcome.
I'll also remind you that we have a Speculation Thread available for general discussion. (A thread which I read but do not comment on.)
The Adjusters #66 - Los Angeles, Aftermath
“So how’s everything?” asked Elizabeth Parkinson—who liked to be called Betty—smiling her usual affable smile, relaxed behind her desk, the consummate HR professional. “I heard you did very well in Los Angeles on an team assignment that turned into a solo assignment.”
Daniel Malcolm nodded. “Not a lot of secrets around here, are there?”
If Betty picked up on the sarcasm, she did not let on. “Oh, quite the contrary. There are lots of secrets around here. Security is paramount at ADCorp, as I’m sure you’re starting to appreciate. With some of the sensitive materials we have, it only makes sense.”
Daniel was curious. “Actually, if you don’t mind the question, do you actually know what those sensitive materials are? Do you know what my assignment involved back in Los Angeles?”
Elizabeth smiled, and shook her head. “I don’t. I don’t have the security clearance. And if you tell me anything about your own work, I’d have to report you, so please don’t.”
Then again, Daniel thought, if she knew anything and the fact that she did was itself classified, then she would have to say that, didn’t she? Daniel, you’re becoming paranoid. He could practically hear Sam O’Neill’s grumpy response in his head: Good!
Continue reading...
Next month: the start of Book VII, The House of the Rising Sun.
Sunday, August 7, 2016
A bunch of stories on Lush Stories
Writing Journal: As I mentioned in a comment earlier this week, I'm still writing. It's just a little bit all over the place. Don't give up on me just yet :) On the plus side, I've taken advantage of the fact that I can't string sentences together to make sure I know the rest of The Adjusters's storyline. Looks like Book XI will be the last one. And the next book will be called The House of the Rising Sun. I'm actually looking forward to it! Now I just need to finish the last 4000 words of Book VI...
Lush Stories is a site that I visit infrequently, mainly because it's difficult for me to find the stories I enjoy within. But once in a while, I take a deep dive, and come up with enjoyable tales. Here's the result of my latest foray. Mostly wife-sharing related, but not exclusively. Also, multi-part stories, because that's always what I prefer.
The Chain Link, by PervyStoryteller: “A mysterious figurine and the lure of experiencing his deepest sexual desires". Interesting idea, a sort of fantasy-enabling chain letter.
Dirty Little Secrets, by PervyStoryteller: “A wife shares her dirty little secret.” The description doesn't say much, but it's a wife that puts on sexy shows on webcam for her husband while he's traveling, and discovers that she has a voyeur perving on her. And she doesn't dislike it.
Erika the Sex Slave by HotStuffPriya: “18 year old college student Erika becomes a sex slave.” What it says on the tin. No deep psychological characterization in this one: it's sex, sex, sex.
Wife Discovers Erotic Photography by TuWatchu: “Wife agrees to pose for boudoir photographs.” Your typical wife-gets-her-eyes-opened-and-her-sexual-horizons-expanded-while-the-hubby-enjoys story. Fun sex scenes.
His Wife, My Toy by PervyStoryteller: “Your wife’s my plaything now, and I don’t let anybody else touch my toys unless I say so.” Not as rough and extreme as I like stories with that setup (and title!) to be, but still pleasurable when you're in the right mood.
Lush Stories is a site that I visit infrequently, mainly because it's difficult for me to find the stories I enjoy within. But once in a while, I take a deep dive, and come up with enjoyable tales. Here's the result of my latest foray. Mostly wife-sharing related, but not exclusively. Also, multi-part stories, because that's always what I prefer.
The Chain Link, by PervyStoryteller: “A mysterious figurine and the lure of experiencing his deepest sexual desires". Interesting idea, a sort of fantasy-enabling chain letter.
Dirty Little Secrets, by PervyStoryteller: “A wife shares her dirty little secret.” The description doesn't say much, but it's a wife that puts on sexy shows on webcam for her husband while he's traveling, and discovers that she has a voyeur perving on her. And she doesn't dislike it.
Erika the Sex Slave by HotStuffPriya: “18 year old college student Erika becomes a sex slave.” What it says on the tin. No deep psychological characterization in this one: it's sex, sex, sex.
Wife Discovers Erotic Photography by TuWatchu: “Wife agrees to pose for boudoir photographs.” Your typical wife-gets-her-eyes-opened-and-her-sexual-horizons-expanded-while-the-hubby-enjoys story. Fun sex scenes.
His Wife, My Toy by PervyStoryteller: “Your wife’s my plaything now, and I don’t let anybody else touch my toys unless I say so.” Not as rough and extreme as I like stories with that setup (and title!) to be, but still pleasurable when you're in the right mood.
Monday, May 30, 2016
Three Stories
Dropping in for a second to say hello, to let you know that everything is fine, and to let you know that The Adjusters #66, the epilogue to Book VI, is coming soon. I'm sorry I've been an absentee landlord lately.
Nothing much caught my attention story-wise these last few weeks, as my mind's been a bit elsewhere, but the following stood out from the lot.
Elfin Descent by Orc Dominion: “The orc prince plans and the elf princess sets out.” I'm generally not particularly attracted by fantasy-based smut. I'm not sure why. Might have to do with low exposure, and not finding anything that especially calls to me. But this one has a nice little corruption arc to it that struck my fancy. Plus, Elf princesses!
Playing Along by Gina_B_33: “Classy wife steps out on the wild side.” Wife overhears her husband wanting to see her be wilder, and she keeps pushing the envelope, and he lets her. Fun little story.
Taming a Bitch and Beyond by Wetwordmixer: “Sexual adventures of a couple as they explore their desires.” Okay, this is a weird one. I'm not entirely entirely sure what's going on in it, because the structure is a bit nebulous and the writing is... not bad necessarily, just... wildly idiosyncratic? But there are a couple of scenes, especially in the later chapters, that are pretty hot.
Nothing much caught my attention story-wise these last few weeks, as my mind's been a bit elsewhere, but the following stood out from the lot.
Elfin Descent by Orc Dominion: “The orc prince plans and the elf princess sets out.” I'm generally not particularly attracted by fantasy-based smut. I'm not sure why. Might have to do with low exposure, and not finding anything that especially calls to me. But this one has a nice little corruption arc to it that struck my fancy. Plus, Elf princesses!
Playing Along by Gina_B_33: “Classy wife steps out on the wild side.” Wife overhears her husband wanting to see her be wilder, and she keeps pushing the envelope, and he lets her. Fun little story.
Taming a Bitch and Beyond by Wetwordmixer: “Sexual adventures of a couple as they explore their desires.” Okay, this is a weird one. I'm not entirely entirely sure what's going on in it, because the structure is a bit nebulous and the writing is... not bad necessarily, just... wildly idiosyncratic? But there are a couple of scenes, especially in the later chapters, that are pretty hot.
Saturday, April 23, 2016
New Story: The Adjusters #65
(Rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated. Rumors of my inability to get editing done in a timely fashion, however? Right on.)
Here is April's installment of The Adjusters, “Los Angeles, Part 4", wherein Daniel and Cindy close the case.
As usual, comments welcome.
I'll also remind you that we have a Speculation Thread available for general discussion. (A thread which I read but do not comment on.)
The Adjusters #65 - Los Angeles, Part 4
"So what's the plan again?” Cindy Caprese asked, her voice sounding petulant over the phone.
"The plan is that I stay here and wait for Fairbank, and you stay in the car and if there's any hint of trouble, you tell Brisecoeur to send in the cavalry." Daniel Malcolm repeated for the third time that evening.
Cindy knew the plan well—her asking about it was merely to emphasize for Daniel’s benefit that she did not like it one bit.
"And remind me why I'm down here and why you're up there?" she asked.
"Because it's not your job to put yourself in danger, and I don't want anything to happen to you."
"That's selfish."
"Tough."
"And that's mean."
"Boo hoo. Non-negotiable, Cin."
"You'll pay for this later."
That banter with Cindy told Daniel that she was not really upset, which was good. He really did not want her to get in harm's way. One did not need to be a trained psychologist to understand why: he had lost too many friends already.
Continue reading...
Next month (the Muses of Creation willing): Los Angeles, Aftermath.
Here is April's installment of The Adjusters, “Los Angeles, Part 4", wherein Daniel and Cindy close the case.
As usual, comments welcome.
I'll also remind you that we have a Speculation Thread available for general discussion. (A thread which I read but do not comment on.)
The Adjusters #65 - Los Angeles, Part 4
"So what's the plan again?” Cindy Caprese asked, her voice sounding petulant over the phone.
"The plan is that I stay here and wait for Fairbank, and you stay in the car and if there's any hint of trouble, you tell Brisecoeur to send in the cavalry." Daniel Malcolm repeated for the third time that evening.
Cindy knew the plan well—her asking about it was merely to emphasize for Daniel’s benefit that she did not like it one bit.
"And remind me why I'm down here and why you're up there?" she asked.
"Because it's not your job to put yourself in danger, and I don't want anything to happen to you."
"That's selfish."
"Tough."
"And that's mean."
"Boo hoo. Non-negotiable, Cin."
"You'll pay for this later."
That banter with Cindy told Daniel that she was not really upset, which was good. He really did not want her to get in harm's way. One did not need to be a trained psychologist to understand why: he had lost too many friends already.
Continue reading...
Next month (the Muses of Creation willing): Los Angeles, Aftermath.
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Update
The Adjusters #65 is getting delayed a bit because I'm rewriting a scene — I wasn't happy with how it was flowing, and I'm not sure it quite fit psychologically. (Yeah, I worry about those things...) But I think I have a fix for it, which should make it not only better but also easier for the story to segue into the next books.
In the mean time, have a look at Ashley's Campaign by Loerics: “How far will Ashley go to beat her rival?” Some nice scenes in the first five chapters, but things really kick off in chapter 6, where it turns dark quickly.
Ebook-wise, I've enjoyed Kirsten McCurran's series Hot Dates: Becoming a Shared Wife, and Hot Dates 2: Living as a Shared Wife. Well written, and nice ramp up of the heat and the sex. It's up there with the good stuff in shared-wife smut land.
In the mean time, have a look at Ashley's Campaign by Loerics: “How far will Ashley go to beat her rival?” Some nice scenes in the first five chapters, but things really kick off in chapter 6, where it turns dark quickly.
Ebook-wise, I've enjoyed Kirsten McCurran's series Hot Dates: Becoming a Shared Wife, and Hot Dates 2: Living as a Shared Wife. Well written, and nice ramp up of the heat and the sex. It's up there with the good stuff in shared-wife smut land.
Sunday, February 28, 2016
More interactive games
Writing Journal: Progress has been good on The Adjusters #65. Now that I know what Book VI is all about—a realization that struck me two weeks ago—it's going a lot faster. I will not have it ready by March 1st, but should be done by next weekend. Then the conclusion of Book VI, and then on to Jenn to see how she's faring at the House of the Rising Sun.
I've actually been following a few interesting stories here and there, but I'll keep those for the next blog post, and instead point out a couple of interactive stories/games you should be aware of.
I came across this one practically by accident, but it's actually pretty good. Corrupting the Princess. As the author says: “You play as Marcus, a very successful businessman that is about to foreclose on a church when a very tempting offer is dropped in his laps by Aliane, the gorgeous high priestess.” I'll let you guess what the offer is.
Fugue has an ongoing interactive story that he's been giving previews for, Dollars and Sins, which should be pushing many of your mind control buttons. Just a preview, but promising. Interestingly, he is also publishing the straight up story that underlies the game. And that story is in some sense darker. Certainly, the protagonist in the story is a lot more straight up and casual about his use of his magic dollars. In contrast, you can almost feel a hesitancy in the protagonist of the game. Still, both are worth looking at.
Finally, one of my favorite smut artists, Alx, has a game out—really, a proof of concept for his larger game about Hogwarts which we're all really looking forward to seeing!—called Gargoyles: The Beast and the Bitch. Yeah, it's about the TV show Gargoyles. Yeah, I know. But give it a shot. You're welcome.
I've actually been following a few interesting stories here and there, but I'll keep those for the next blog post, and instead point out a couple of interactive stories/games you should be aware of.
I came across this one practically by accident, but it's actually pretty good. Corrupting the Princess. As the author says: “You play as Marcus, a very successful businessman that is about to foreclose on a church when a very tempting offer is dropped in his laps by Aliane, the gorgeous high priestess.” I'll let you guess what the offer is.
Fugue has an ongoing interactive story that he's been giving previews for, Dollars and Sins, which should be pushing many of your mind control buttons. Just a preview, but promising. Interestingly, he is also publishing the straight up story that underlies the game. And that story is in some sense darker. Certainly, the protagonist in the story is a lot more straight up and casual about his use of his magic dollars. In contrast, you can almost feel a hesitancy in the protagonist of the game. Still, both are worth looking at.
Finally, one of my favorite smut artists, Alx, has a game out—really, a proof of concept for his larger game about Hogwarts which we're all really looking forward to seeing!—called Gargoyles: The Beast and the Bitch. Yeah, it's about the TV show Gargoyles. Yeah, I know. But give it a shot. You're welcome.
Monday, February 15, 2016
New Story: The Adjusters #64
Here is February's installment of The Adjusters, “Los Angeles, Part 3", wherein Daniel and Cindy continue their investigation of the Special running loose in Los Angeles.
As usual, comments welcome.
I'll also remind you that we have a Speculation Thread available for general discussion. (A thread which I read but do not comment on.)
The Adjusters #64 - Los Angeles, Part 3
Daniel Malcolm was numb. Had been for several months now. And part of him had known it. But the full extent of it did not strike him until now.
For all the craziness that Cindy Caprese—now Cindy Barnes—exhibited, she could be perceptive, and that night was an example of exactly that. Daniel Malcolm had worried that she might insist on heading back to her place to fuck—something he was surprised she had not clamored for yet, her insatiable libido usually out and about at the first sign of him—but she surprised him by asking him out to a casual dinner and then heading out to a movie.
That was exactly the kind of evening Daniel needed. It felt almost normal. He had not had normal in a long time. And meeting the women affected by the Special—because the latest victim made it clear that a Special was indeed involved—had been the final straw: Christina’s tragic behavior, Rebecca’s hospitalization, and of course, Samantha Royston’s complete transformation into a nymphomaniac with apparently no inhibitions.
Continue reading...
Next month: Los Angeles, Part 4.
As usual, comments welcome.
I'll also remind you that we have a Speculation Thread available for general discussion. (A thread which I read but do not comment on.)
The Adjusters #64 - Los Angeles, Part 3
Daniel Malcolm was numb. Had been for several months now. And part of him had known it. But the full extent of it did not strike him until now.
For all the craziness that Cindy Caprese—now Cindy Barnes—exhibited, she could be perceptive, and that night was an example of exactly that. Daniel Malcolm had worried that she might insist on heading back to her place to fuck—something he was surprised she had not clamored for yet, her insatiable libido usually out and about at the first sign of him—but she surprised him by asking him out to a casual dinner and then heading out to a movie.
That was exactly the kind of evening Daniel needed. It felt almost normal. He had not had normal in a long time. And meeting the women affected by the Special—because the latest victim made it clear that a Special was indeed involved—had been the final straw: Christina’s tragic behavior, Rebecca’s hospitalization, and of course, Samantha Royston’s complete transformation into a nymphomaniac with apparently no inhibitions.
Continue reading...
Next month: Los Angeles, Part 4.
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Blackmailed teacher stories
Writing Journal: Writing and editing away. The Adjusters #64 is coming along, but slowly. Beats me why. I'm also trying to clean up my notes for the second half of the overall story line. Time to bring everything together.
There was a story posted to Literotica maybe a week ago, A Teacher Blackmailed, by Mickyg85: “Beautiful teacher gets blackmailed by geeky student.” The story goes through the usual beats for this kind of tale, but it's competently done, and pretty hot. I'm hoping it continues.
But the story mainly brought to mind the classics in that sphere, that of beautiful and sexy teachers shamelessly taken advantage of.
One of my favorite is The Last Class, by Pamela, because I love anything Pamela writes.
Vulgus is Vulgus with the story The Teacher's a Pet.
Victoria's Blackmail by Ug is also good, and was recently concluded.
Summer's Blackmail by Wilcox010 is a long meandering tale that has some beautiful hot scenes.
Joan's Year of Changes by Engywwok is deliciously twisted.
Let's end with a classic. Owned Teacher by Thumb was one of the earliest long dark teacher blackmail tale I remember reading.
There was a story posted to Literotica maybe a week ago, A Teacher Blackmailed, by Mickyg85: “Beautiful teacher gets blackmailed by geeky student.” The story goes through the usual beats for this kind of tale, but it's competently done, and pretty hot. I'm hoping it continues.
But the story mainly brought to mind the classics in that sphere, that of beautiful and sexy teachers shamelessly taken advantage of.
One of my favorite is The Last Class, by Pamela, because I love anything Pamela writes.
Vulgus is Vulgus with the story The Teacher's a Pet.
Victoria's Blackmail by Ug is also good, and was recently concluded.
Summer's Blackmail by Wilcox010 is a long meandering tale that has some beautiful hot scenes.
Joan's Year of Changes by Engywwok is deliciously twisted.
Let's end with a classic. Owned Teacher by Thumb was one of the earliest long dark teacher blackmail tale I remember reading.
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Catching Up With My Reading
Writing Journal: Sometimes it's good that my writing is a bit slow these days. Earlier this evening, I solved a plot problem I did not even know was bothering me, and which should lead to a nice development later on. Even if it doesn't make it into #64, it will make it in #65.
I haven't read much smut over the Holidays; being around family will do that to you. Still, there are a few things I can mention.
A nice series started on the EMCSA a few months ago, Tolerance by Ice Bear: “Introverted college student DJ suddenly realizes the people around him are suddenly being much more accomodating to him.” Guy with MC power goes on a fun spree (at least, up to the point where I've read it). But it's not of the go-into-yer-head-and-plant-commands variety exactly, which is always nice.
Some of what I've read has been in e-books.
Someone in the comments recommended Kenny Wright's Training to Love It. I have it but have not read it yet. I'm keeping it warm for the right weekend. (Part 2 of 3 is now out I see).
I did read Max Sebastian's The Game. This book is more effective for me than his previous ones—it's a bit darker, for once, which I enjoy in my smut. Sebastian's writing generally leaves me a little bit cold, I do not know why. But he has been more to my tastes lately, and this one keeps in the progression.
And in case you worry I'm striving too far on the hotwife theme in my reading, don't worry. I've greatly enjoyed the first book in Charles Arnold's The Penitent series. It is deliciously (sometimes disgustingly) twisted in places, and hits a lot of buttons I have. I've read Book 1 of 4, and if the rest of the series remains faithful to the first one, I'll be a happy puppy.
Maybe I need a slogan to close off my blog posts. Ain't that what the cool kids are doing these days? Keep on smuttin'. Nah...
I haven't read much smut over the Holidays; being around family will do that to you. Still, there are a few things I can mention.
A nice series started on the EMCSA a few months ago, Tolerance by Ice Bear: “Introverted college student DJ suddenly realizes the people around him are suddenly being much more accomodating to him.” Guy with MC power goes on a fun spree (at least, up to the point where I've read it). But it's not of the go-into-yer-head-and-plant-commands variety exactly, which is always nice.
Some of what I've read has been in e-books.
Someone in the comments recommended Kenny Wright's Training to Love It. I have it but have not read it yet. I'm keeping it warm for the right weekend. (Part 2 of 3 is now out I see).
I did read Max Sebastian's The Game. This book is more effective for me than his previous ones—it's a bit darker, for once, which I enjoy in my smut. Sebastian's writing generally leaves me a little bit cold, I do not know why. But he has been more to my tastes lately, and this one keeps in the progression.
And in case you worry I'm striving too far on the hotwife theme in my reading, don't worry. I've greatly enjoyed the first book in Charles Arnold's The Penitent series. It is deliciously (sometimes disgustingly) twisted in places, and hits a lot of buttons I have. I've read Book 1 of 4, and if the rest of the series remains faithful to the first one, I'll be a happy puppy.
Maybe I need a slogan to close off my blog posts. Ain't that what the cool kids are doing these days? Keep on smuttin'. Nah...
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Happy New Year!
Writing Journal: About a week to go before The Adjusters #64 is ready. Not only did the Holidays wreak havoc with my already tenuous grasp of schedules, but my understanding of this part of the story has been a bit more nebulous than usual, so I want to make sure I get it right.
Happy New Year! May it be good to you and yours.
Looking at back at 2015, it was an interesting year. Pretty good on the personal and professional level, though some of that goodness translated into me being more busy than usual, which itself translated into difficulty meeting personally imposed deadlines. C'est la vie.
One thing I wanted to do in 2015 that did not pan out was investigating interactive fiction a bit more. I've greatly enjoyed some of the interactive pieces and games that have come out in the last year (some of which I've talked about on this blog), and it's always tickled my fancy to write something in that vein.
My main problem is that whenever I start thinking interactive stories, whatever idea I have pretty quickly turns into something on the epic scale. It's how I'm wired. And that's a bad idea for a first interactive piece, I know from experience. Again, I've talked about this before.
Now, over the past month, two ideas for interactive stories have sort of survived the test of not blossoming into epic ventures. One of them is that mysterious project that I mentioned keeping me distracted for a week. I won't talk about it further, because it's still very fuzzy in my own head. The other is something I dreamed up over the Holidays that I wrote maybe 2000 words on. It's in Twine, so nothing spectacular interface-wise. I'll keep on tinkering with it, and if it survives my inevitable attention lag, I'll give you all a preview. I can give you the working title, but don't hold me to it, or to its eventual existence: The Night-Time Violations of Katja. It should be pretty twisted, even by my standards.
The only resolution I have for 2016 is to be more present here. And to put less pressure on myself. I will try hard to put out our monthly installments for our communal enjoyment, but if some happen to be late, then I won't give myself grief. With luck and a bit of work, I know I can return to a first-of-the-month update, but as long as I can deliver something roughly monthly, it'll be good enough for me. And, I hope, for you as well.
Cheers to 2016!
Happy New Year! May it be good to you and yours.
Looking at back at 2015, it was an interesting year. Pretty good on the personal and professional level, though some of that goodness translated into me being more busy than usual, which itself translated into difficulty meeting personally imposed deadlines. C'est la vie.
One thing I wanted to do in 2015 that did not pan out was investigating interactive fiction a bit more. I've greatly enjoyed some of the interactive pieces and games that have come out in the last year (some of which I've talked about on this blog), and it's always tickled my fancy to write something in that vein.
My main problem is that whenever I start thinking interactive stories, whatever idea I have pretty quickly turns into something on the epic scale. It's how I'm wired. And that's a bad idea for a first interactive piece, I know from experience. Again, I've talked about this before.
Now, over the past month, two ideas for interactive stories have sort of survived the test of not blossoming into epic ventures. One of them is that mysterious project that I mentioned keeping me distracted for a week. I won't talk about it further, because it's still very fuzzy in my own head. The other is something I dreamed up over the Holidays that I wrote maybe 2000 words on. It's in Twine, so nothing spectacular interface-wise. I'll keep on tinkering with it, and if it survives my inevitable attention lag, I'll give you all a preview. I can give you the working title, but don't hold me to it, or to its eventual existence: The Night-Time Violations of Katja. It should be pretty twisted, even by my standards.
The only resolution I have for 2016 is to be more present here. And to put less pressure on myself. I will try hard to put out our monthly installments for our communal enjoyment, but if some happen to be late, then I won't give myself grief. With luck and a bit of work, I know I can return to a first-of-the-month update, but as long as I can deliver something roughly monthly, it'll be good enough for me. And, I hope, for you as well.
Cheers to 2016!
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