First!

So, I've always been terrible with introductions, and this time is no different. I suppose, in case there is anyone that reads this that doesn't already know me, I'll start with a little about myself. My name is Zach (hi everybody!), I'm 27, and I've recently - this week - moved to California for a new job in Internet Security. I'd tell you more about it, but then I'd have to kill you (ha ha, but seriously, hush hush stuff). I'm in school for network security, and I'm a huge fantasy and science-fiction fan. I love to travel, and I wish I could do it all the time. Hmm... yeah, that's good enough, lets get into what exactly it is you're reading.

For those that DO know me, you know that I'm always saying that I want to write a story or a book, or do something a little more creative. I'll start doing it for a week or two, but then I decide that I don't like something I've written, or I lose interest (which I can't promise won't happen here, but I'm hoping the interactive nature, which I will explain in a moment, will help urge me forward). I'm never satisfied with the finished product of what I write, and so it never sees the light of day. I hope to change that with this blog.

Enter Adventure Time Inc. I know the Inc. is a little played out, but Adventure Time was already taken. With this vessel, I am going to try to kill two birds with one stone, and hopefully provide some entertainment in the process. The two birds are called Not-Good-Enough and Boredom. They were very nasty birds, so don't feel bad with their passing. (Also, for those that are worried, this isn't a comedy blog, so much as a blog that will occasionally have humor in it, so my second-rate humor shouldn't scare you off).

Do I hear, "shut up and get to it already?" Yes? Very well, my intention with Adventure Time Inc. is to write an interactive story. Don't worry, there won't be any homework, all I'm asking of you (heretofore referred to as The Audience) is suggestions, comments and ideas. I intend to combine those ideas (those that I like anyway, I reserve the right to ignore any that I can't fit in or are just outrageous, or to edit them to fit the story) into a story that I will publish on here on a not-at-all regular basis. What that will look like is, I will write a post, not unlike a chapter, and The Audience will then comment on things they liked, didn't like, wanted to add or change, things that should be removed, and anything else The Audience can come up with. I will then incorporate said suggestions into the next "chapter". I suppose I should also point out that I intend this to be a fantasy or sci-fi story, but that can mean many different things!

I intend this to be a fun exchange of ideas with The Audience, but mostly it is an exercise in writing that I hope will also be entertaining. The most important part of this exercise will be for me to hit the publish button. I want this to be fluid and raw, instead of polishing it until there is nothing left. That is why I chose to use a blog, so that once it's out there, I hope people will call me out if I try and sneak in and change anything (other than typos, those I will fix). If I write myself into a corner, I will just have to write myself back out.

This has gotten much longer than I had thought it would, but that's a good thing. It means the words are starting to flow. I have some ideas on where to start this thing, but I wanted to get the ball rolling with The Audience. Please, if anyone has any suggestions for a character, a plot hook, an event, or any other ideas, post them in the comments, and I will take what I can from them! I've set up a twitter account and will be broadcasting this on FaceBook, so I hope to at least get a few nibbles. I also promise that I will work on the layout of the site, but probably not until I get into my new place and have my desktop set-up. Let's hear those suggestions The Audience (couldn't help getting one more in there.)!

EDIT: This doesn't count as an edit! I'm simply adding this disclaimer (even though I feel it is implied and redundant) that, while I don't intend to ever use this blog to make money (except perhaps from ads), by offering suggestions, The Audience is agreeing that I can use said suggestions, in whole or in part, to shape the narrative of this story. Thank you.