In order not to post this as a reply (which would get swallowed up in the mists of the origins) to my last question, a few qualifying rules to the game:
a) You are NOT allowed more than 3 sentences. If the entry before you is longer, begin your own after its FIRST 3 SENTENCES.
b) No posting after yourself (except for editing purposes, DRAT this lack of an edit option!)
c) If this grows wings and flies, GIVE OTHERS A CHANCE: don't post too often. Let a few new comments appear before adding a new one of your own. We don't want this TOO one-sided.
d) I imagine this would be more popular (marketable?) if it turns out to be funny. But FATE WILL TELL. It could be even funnier if a few TOTALLY serious pieces were inserted now and then. I have great hopes of combining Paul Garside's and Kate Baxter's humour with Jonathan Hopkins' realistic historical drama (to give just 3 examples of respected fellow-users on this forum). Gardening tips interspersed with wacky larfs...
e) Having said that, DO try to follow the thread. A FEW total jumps into other galaxies might be funny, but the thing should have SOME cohesion.
f) We have to ask Admin if this MAY be published by La Gr@not@. Or does it remain copyright of W&As?
Any other suggestions for rules or guidelines would be welcome HERE.
g) It should go without saying that participation in this project implies permission for La G. to publish your entries. Otherwise, it would mean ripping bits out of the middle, leaving the work even more incoherent than it is on this forum.
h) IF it's published, all participants will be eligible for discounts on [unlimited amounts of] copies of the book*, but we won't be able to offer free copies on THIS project (due to hoped-for massive participation :) ;p) In the meantime (and whether or not we get Admin's permission to publish), we can all have a bit of fun.
* And don't forget that 25% of profits go to worthy causes. (You may nominate causes HERE, as well.)