An Experiment in that Social Media/New Platform Things You Kids Are Into...

I've decided to start publishing (writing, actually,) the sequel to Precinct 13 on a new platform called WattPad.  I've already uploaded the first bit, which is only about 4,000 words long.  You can read it here: http://www.wattpad.com/43223189-unjust-cause-part-1?d=ud

The reason I decided to use this particular platform is that it feels like an original fiction version of AO3, the fanfic site that I really love, because it seems to be all about fostering a reader/author relationship.  It seems that a lot of the works on it are WIPs.  So, for instance, if you get into my story and you want a Certain Thing to happen, you can e-mail or leave a comment and I MIGHT ACTUALLY DO IT, since I'm not writing ahead much.  I have an extensive, detailed outline of the whole thing, but I'm really going to be writing kind of LIVE.... and by the seat of my pants.

Which could be a total blast.

And, honestly, the thing isn't writing itself.  I've had the outline for the sequel for almost three years and I've picked at starting this story a number of times.  I think jumping in like this might just be the kick in the pants I need.

So follow along, if you're so inclined.  If not, you can always check in periodically to see how it's working out.  I'll be curious if I can generate the kind of community I WANT this way... and just what comes of it all, honestly.