Epistolatory (sp?) novels

[hobbitomm]

I had an odd thought, whilst driving (yeah- I get those). I've always quite liked the victorian style of the epistolatory novel- where the story is told by journal entries, letters between protagonists, and even, in one case, a phonograph recording.

I think it might also be suitable for a form of RP- shared world fiction, if you like. So, my question becomes this..... if I were to write an epistle, to start off a story (probably in a seperate LJ, to reduce spammage for folks), would others also be interested in selecting their own character, and continuing the tale?

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[scrivener13.livejournal.com]

No kidding! I always love telling people that during the War of 1812 (between Canada and the States) we really enjoyed burning down the Whitehouse!!!! It's historical fact and they really hate it.

[(Anonymous)]

Well, what I was thinking was Steam-noir, rather than Steam-punk. Super-technology/magic possibly, but shrouded to our protagonists. Supernatural possible, but shrouded to our protagonists. Generally, in fact, it's a mystery novel. And I'm keen that people could be able to contribute rarely, if they chose- eg,


Letter, Colonel Mustard to Miss Euphemia Scarlett, from on board the troop ship 'Artifice', off Madras, 18th February, 1874.

My dear Euphemia,

This is the last chance I shall have to write whilst there is still time for my letter to arrive, via fast-steam-frigate before my own troop ship arrives, by way of the Cape. I can therefore write to you of the events of the last few weeks, and my experiences at the Temple of the One Eyed Yellow God!......."


And so on.