Gone for the Holidays

As you've no doubt noticed, the Come In Character site has been rather quiet as of late. Well, after much soul-searching, I've decided that we all – authors and characters alike – could use a much-deserved break. Perhaps putting CIC aside for the holidays is just what we need to rejuvenate this once-treasured place.

So, while you can rest assured that the site isn't going anywhere anytime soon, don't expect any new posts until next year.

In the meantime, I hope you all have

a happy Thanksgiving,









a merry Christmas (or other appropriate winter holiday),





and a healthy, prosperous New Year!

Seeking Feedback About CIC!

Now that 2010 has dawned, it seems appropriate to share that Come In Character is undergoing some big changes. As you might have noticed, Mira – the creator of this wonderful site – has decided to pass along the reins to her fellow moderators.

So, I just want to take a minute to thank her for creating such a supportive haven for authors: a fun, entertaining place for them to find some inspiration and explore the facets of their myriad characters. I wish her the best in all of her future endeavors – and hope she'll stop by every now and again.

Christine, too, has decided to channel her creative energy into other projects, so I want to thank her also – not only for her incredible contributions to this site, but for inspiring me to get involved with CIC in the first place. I've really come to adore this site, which is why, in spite of my busy schedule, I've resolved to keep up with the blog for as long as possible. After all, I'm grateful for the respite that it offers – and I'd hate to see it come to an end.

Nevertheless, while Ann and I will continue to post, we might not be as consistent as we'd like. I hope that you'll still find some inspiration and amusement here – and with that in mind, I'd like to know what you appreciate best about the site. What features are your favorites? The forum games? The first line challenges? What?

Also, do you have any ideas for future posts? Something we're not doing now? Please let me know – I'm always in search of new ways to promote creativity and character development.

Thanks for your input!

Blog Announcement: Team!

If I can interrupt our picnic for just a moment........

A few months back, I announced that CIC had become a partnership, me and Ann. I am now delighted to announce that we have two new administators joining us. They are:


Christine H.
and
Laura Martone!


That means that CIC, once a partnership, is now......A TEAM!

My most heartfelt gratitude to Ann, Christine and Laura for taking on the team duties here at CIC. Without this, we most likely would not have been able to continue, due to my upcoming school schedule. So, thank you, thank you, thank you!

For now, here is the posting order:

Monday: Ann, Getting to know you
Wednesday: Laura, varies
Friday: Christine, Featured character
Weekend: Christine, varies

I have every confidence that this team will not help keep CIC alive, but will help it flourish.

I am honored to be in such creative company. I would ask that everyone at CIC raise a glass and toast our new administrative team: Ann, Christine and Laura!

Cheers!!

And then, please go back to the picnic, if you like, and enjoy!

Announcement: Fourth of July

Hi, Everyone! I just want to let everyone know that we'll be having a Come in Character Independence Day picnic and fireworks show on Saturday. I know a lot of you will be spending time with your real-world family on that day, but if you've got a few minutes to spare, send your characters to enjoy a little holiday fun with the CIC family! Characters are encouraged to bring their favorite picnic food to share.

See you there!

Announcement!

Maelstrom is going on tour and would love for you to follow along! Ricky, Kalila, Vic, Bo, Nevin, and Lazaro will be taking turns blogging their misadventures for the next two weeks at the Maelstrom website. We hope to see you there, and we'll try to answer comments and visit everyone here at CIC as time, gigs, and the law permit.

Now, back to our scheduled visit with our friend Shadow!

Also, it has just come to our attention that Marenya is inviting everyone to a picnic in her cave this weekend. It looks like we're going to be having a lot of fun this weekend! Thanks for the invitation, Marenya. Let us know if we should bring anything!