Well, the adventure has come to an end. #2D1D was a fantastic success, and my eyes are still a bit blurry from the adventure. But there’s more left to say, so let’s do it…
Thanks again!
I just realized I neglected to add “so long, and thanks for all the fish” to the story as I promised. But either way, I want to say another big thanks to io9 (Annalee and Graeme in particular), Eli, Jan, Anna, Rok, Mike and Najela… you guys made my day. If the rest of you weren’t following the Dispatch, you should head over now and watch sensible human beings devolve into madness. It was even worse behind the scenes. Jan fell down stairs, at least once.
Next Steps for “The New Real”
There are things to do to the stuff that was written… most notably, I need to read it, find out what worked and what sucked, and fix it. Then it needs some editing, spiffing, and polishing, and then it should be ready for a 0.5 release (or maybe 1.0!) All that will likely happen in 2010, because the rest of my month is going to be filled with desperately-trying-to-survive. Stay tuned to 1889 for whatever happens next!
Other Fun Stuff
If you’re new to me and my crazy world, let me point you towards some truly odd things I’ve done:
- Many Tuesdays (an days masquerading as Tuesdays) I write what is known as Topic Tag, wherein I take suggestions from the readership and write a short story in 60 minutes. My most popular one is here, and there’s a list of others on that page as well.
- My viruscore novel The Vector is available in many formats, and would make an excellent Christmas gift. Wink wink.
- My semi-legendary anti-DRM kids book The Pig and the Box is also perfect for the children in your life, assuming you want them to grow into well-adjusted human beings.
- Many people have found my SteamDuck books (Archimedes’ Fish, The Dark Red Lacquer of the Heart and Poke of the Titans) to be fun. You may decide for yourself.
This year, I set out to write 12 books in 12 months. The list currently stands at:
- The Pig and the Box
- Poke of the Titans
- TorrentBoy: Zombie World!
- Fission Chips
- Percy’s Perch
- TorrentBoy: Pirates Attack! (I didn’t write it, but I’m editing)
- The Vector
- The App
- Typhoon
- Xander and the Wind
- The New Real
If you want to see what I do next, you’re going to want to stick around. And get ready for 2010, because things are about to get sillier.
Wait… are you going to write one more book between now and the 31st?!
You could say that. Or you could say TWO more books.
Though to be honest, both have been in development for a while. But still.
Twelve books in 12 months?!? You ARE insane! I mean that in the best possible way.
Wait. Did you say… SILLIER?????
I'm doing a slightly insane happy dance here at my end. It esp. looks insane, because I'm still half-blue and everything hurts
Anyway, looking forward to the last bits of 2009, and looking forward very much to 2010.
There is so much more crazy to go after all
I sincerely hope you become less blue, piebald smurf!
I'm so sorry I had to miss all the fun with #2d1d, but I did manage to read the finished product at around midnight at a public terminal in a hotel in San Carlos, and I loved it muchly, although it appeared to be lacking in the department of references to Shrodinger's cat
The blueness is slowly fading so no worries there. I tried my best to include charging elephants, but alas the Console failed me, so I failed you.
Also, before I forget, MCM should totally organize a “Name our Favorite Space Police Team” Contest.
I vote The Galactico's :p
Though Galactaco's sounds nice too, and might fulfill some of Anna's foodtalk desires.
Galactacos sounds downright spicy!
I aM nOt InSaNe, I aM mAlaDjUsTeD!
I know I say this a lot, but 2010 will blow your mind. Especially the first little bit. I can't wait to show it to you
Now stop being blue. It's Christmastime! Be happy!
(dumb joke, never mind)
lol, the bit where you celebrate your 111th birthday then bugger off to Rivendell?
testing something. please disregard
Another test of no consequence.
Yet another test.
A tiny test.
Testing my test, if I can.
One last test before bed.
Okay I lied. This is the last one.
I question your sanity.
When you see WHY I'm doing this, you won't think that anymore.
I hope.
Maybe, anyway.
I have a pretty good idea what you're testing, but still, reread those 4 comments and you'll see where I'm coming from.
Also I'm very much waving my Beta-Tester Hand :p
I will be inviting you to test in about 24 hours, I think. I just have to test a few more features, and things will be all good. Be ready!
Online 2 weeks to go and then the 12 books 12 months deadline has passed… EVIL LAUGHTER
I have things somewhat under control. Mostly. In a manner of speaking. Occasionally.
Testing is such sweet sorrow…
Testing is such sweet sorrow…