New way to get issues: steekR

I've been wondering for a while if there was a way I could share issues with everyone without making you sign up for the Maskingwriter Yahoo! Group.

While I think if you're interested in mask fiction you totally should sign up for Maskingwriter, especially as you get to read a whole load of other stories from other authors, I also realise there may be people out there who don't want to sign up for it - or frankly, just want to get the new issues now now goddammit now and can't be bothered to login to Yahoo! Groups to get it. (I myself would probably be one of those people, if I was you.)

So anyway, I think I may have found a solution. On the right hand bar under 'Latest Writing' there's now a link to a file sharing (and storage) service called steekR. Click here and you'll see a folder with all of the latest issues from the Crossover arc of Spider-Girl. Or should.

If you like this as an option of getting issues, let me know in comments, and I'll throw up a bunch of other stuff in there. Some of it might not even be Spider-Girl related... wink wink.

New release: Spider-Girl, issue #18

Her powers having returned, Betty is anxious to finish what she came to this dimension for: to find the Chameleon and put a stop to him, forever. The master of disguise has some plans of his own, however....

Issue #18: Two-Faced

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Alright, strictly speaking it's been more than a week, but it's still the weekend where I am - so don't complain!! The plot takes more twists and turns this issue with the Chameleon discovering he's going to have to work a lot harder to get what he wants, Betty pretty much realising the same thing and... well... I won't tell you any more, you should just read it. Hope you like.

SPOILER WARNING: There is a massive, massive plot development in the very last scene of this issue... indeed, the very last word. If I was you, I'd restrain yourself and read all the way through to come to it naturally. You'll enjoy it more that way, honest.

What I would ask, however, is that when you're talking about the issue in comments below, please don't explicitly mention that particular twist... it'll spoil it for those who haven't read it yet.

Although I'll happily receive emails saying "That was a surprise" or "I always expected that" in equal measure...!

Knocking on wood

Writing issue 20 is going really well, about 6,500 words in with the rest of it looking like smooth sailing. It's supposed to be a 'wrap up' issue but I'm having too much fun with it.

Assuming that stays on course, I'll be releasing 18 this weekend (probably, depending on the time I have) and then 19 the week after, and 20 the week after that. Should be do-able.

Of course whenever I make these proclamations it all goes horribly wrong, so...

New release: Spider-Girl, issue #17

Arriving in another dimension to hunt the Chameleon, Betty Brant found herself powerless... but luckily, she also found the protection of Gotham City's dynamic duo, Batman and Batgirl. The Chameleon is conducting an elaborate plan, impersonating Catwoman with Two-Face's help; however it is an uneasy alliance. Meanwhile. confined to Wayne Manor and frustrated with her inability to help, Betty is exploring new dimensions of her own - by dressing as Batman....

Issue #17: Batman, Confidential

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After - for at least some of you - what must seem like the longest wait ever, Betty is back! The Chameleon's plan starts to unfold as Betty gets closer to her partners in crimefighting... enjoy!

As you know it's been a rocky six months or so, but the good news is this; issue 18 and issue 19 are both done, and issue 20 is on the starting line, totally plotted. So right now I'm hoping you see a regular schedule of issues (possibly as fast as once a week...!!!) at least until the end of this arc (issue 20). After that... who knows?

I don't expect nearly as much enthusiasm over this issue as over the last one, but I hope you still enjoy it. If you have any comments feel free to leave them here or over at Maskingwriter, and if you haven't clicked on an ad for a while... why not do it today?

New issue this week

I'm back on issue 19 after various delays. It's moving; about 1,500 words yesterday. In an effort to keep myself moving I'm going to release 17 this week.

I hope. Unless I suddenly have a revelation that requires me to go back and rewrite, which has happened before....