Yeah, it seems I’ve decided to actually take part this year. It was a bit of a dilemma as to whether or not I would be participating, what with my heavy editing schedule and all the promises I’ve made to follow up Whiskey Delta with its sequel. But wouldn’t you know it, while in the midst of a rather hectic day – the kids were absolute nightmares and it was pool day to boot! – I actually came up with an idea. In addition, I somehow found the time to belt out an outline and the first 500 words for it. I’m nuts, I know!
And truth be told, it kind of solves a few writing goals I’ve had for myself of late. First off, I’ve been dying to write about an Arcology ever since I did a post dedicated to the concept. And ever since I finished with Whiskey Delta, I’ve been looking for the next serial novel project. Originally, I had hoped to move right into the second installment in that series, but I think it would be best to let that percolate for awhile (my apologies to the fans who were expecting it sooner). And finally, I really wanted to contribute something.
As I’ve planned it, this new story ought to cover all three of those bases. The story I plan to write will take place within an Arcology, specifically an Ultima-tower type structure located in the Great Lakes Megapolis region of the future. As a massive structure that dominates the landscape, it is an entirely self-sufficient and ecologically sustainable environment surrounded by sprawling slums. The name of the place, and hence the story, is Etemenanki, the ancient ziggurat that may have inspired the Tower of Babel myth.
Over the course of November, I’ll be publishing chapters on a regular basis, much as I did with Whiskey Delta. Hopefully, I can keep up with the daily writing demand, especially since I’m getting a bit of a late start! Stay tuned for more on this front. Go NaNoWriMos!
Stories by Williams 
Ooohhhh I can’t wait. You are a brave man to partake in this. I don’t know if I would ever be able to do it.
Well, if you’re already writing an exorbitant amount, might as well have a name for it! I might fall flat on my face, but at least I might get a working story out of it.
I don’t believe you will fall flat on your face. I believe you will do a great job. I can’t wait to read your story. I don’t have the time or the great mind to partake in something such as this yet. Maybe some day.
Oh pish! You could totally do it. All you need is an idea you feel confident in and of course, the time. That’s the real pain the ass, believe you me!
How many kids do you have? Do you have a full time job too?
Zero, and my job is on-call so… no. Damn, you got me!
Then get to steppin’. I need to see a good story from you. Want to read it from beginning to end. Giggle.
Happy NaNoWriMo! I’m glad you’re able to participate, even with all your projects and editing jobs (thatnks for the help with that, btw).
That reminds me, I was away for the weekend so I’ve gotten a bit behind on that as well. However, I’m back and entirely too high on caffeine! Wooooo!
i can just imagine you on diet coke right now. you’re a sci-fi writing machine (not literally).
Heheheh, diet Coke. Can you imagine? Good one!
well, anyway, thanks for giving me feedback on my work (and I’m including Ripple in that once you get a chance to read that too).