Some notes on Mars Blog:
I knew when I started that this was a little too involved of a project than I was willing to put the effort in for, but I went ahead with it anyway, because, what the hell, it's only a blog. Not too much lost if I give up or fail. Jim S. has hinted at wanting to keep a character journal on the same blog as Laika. I would very much like other writers on the Mars Blog. I'm afraid that if I just write it by myself that it will disappear in a month or so. Some guidelines, actually the only guideilines, is that I'd like to keep it believable. (Even though I'm hinting in my last post of a martian ecosystem beneath the surface, that doesn't necessarily mean that will happen.) Major issues that would affect everyone, should probably be bounced around a little first.) Also the writing should have a reason for being on Mars. I would rather not have a Deep Space Nine on my hands that is just a soap opera that could be just as easily in Beverly Hills instead of Mars. That all said, anyone who wants to start up their own character is cool with me to give it a shot for as long as they want to keep it up. If you want your character in a different city, career... all that's probably preferable, but I'd like to at least keep the time and dates for posts sychronized somewhat. I'll send a copy of the number of days in each month and an explanation of time units on Mars for those who are interested in writing. Basically you can look at the date and just add one day if you are posting on the next day in our time. It sounds like a huge effort to get involved in, but no love will be lost for anyone who starts and quits or writes incredibly bad or anything. The readers don't have to know who is writing what character story either. It will be your show, it's just for fun. I hope some take me up on the offer.