My New Website

You may have noticed that I'm not posting as often as I used to. My November 18, 2007post gave a partial explanation: lack of energy.

But I'm also working on a new website. Let me tell you what's going on.

Some of you know that I have at least one other blog. It's named "Disco Bisquit," and it's where I post my fiction stories.

So what's a Disco Bisquit? It's a "hit" (dose) of the designer drug "Ecstasy." So why did I choose that name for my site? Because I get a feeling of ecstasy every time I finish one of my fiction stories, and every time someone reads one.

I know... it's a dumb reason. But, it seemed like a good idea at the time.

Johnny Wraith has advised me all along to combine the two sites. I've finally taken the plunge, and have been working feverishly on the debut. Meanwhile, since time is limited, something has to give. The "something" is my post frequency.

I plan to debut the new site around the middle of January. I don't expect to put up too many new posts at either RR&TT or DB between now and then. As a matter of fact, it's probably not worth checking here for new updates more than once a week. For a while after the new site is "up," I'll "clone" any new posts or stories at the old and new sites. Eventually, all new content will appear exclusively at the new site.

I'm really excited about the potential of the new site. It will be more than just a blog. Different types of stories will appear in different forums. There will also a general discussion forums, and I'll plan to allow some of you to moderate your own forums (send me an e-mail if interested). I'm leaving room for expansion, such as a store, among other things.

Although the new site is already web-accessible, I don't want to reveal the name of it just yet. When I'm ready to debut it, I'll let you know. Meanwhile, if you want to get a general idea of the "look and feel," check out "Johnny Wraith Stories" (linked at 'Web Favorites' box on sidebar). Both his site and my new one use the same web design toolset and templates, the DoodleKit, by DoodleBit.

If you get a chance, you might want to check out DoodleBit.Com. They offer free web-hosting, and access to the DoodleKit, to allow you to create your own professional website.

Don't get me wrong: I really like Google Blogger. But I absolutely love DoodleBit's DoodleKit.

I hope to see you out there on the road.

Sincerely,

The Cab Guy