Finally, after a long delay, the final page of "A Dangerous Game" has been posted. As always, please feel free to let me know what you think by posting in the comments, commenting on the Facebook page, sending me a Tweet @diaryofdrwatts, or emailing me at thediaryofdrwatts@gmail.com. 

With the conclusion of this story comes a hiatus - I'm taking a break. Life has become too busy right now to write with any sort of regularity, plus I don't want to become burnt out on these characters. I'll probably still write a few side bits, there are some Irregular Perspectives I want to work out, but the main story will stay where it is for a while. 

I'll announce through Facebook, Twitter, and here of course, when Dr. Watts decides to make another entry in his diary.

Til then, I am very sincerely yours,
Kate
 
 
Page 7 is up, and brings with it some unexpected allies into the game. Sherlock's nearly ready to make his final move... whatever it is... but will he be in time? Or will Sangrave strike first, and with more deadly force than before?

As always, let me know what you think by commenting here on the site, on the Facebook page, or you can send any questions, comments or constructive criticisms to thediaryofdrwatts@gmail.com.
 
 
This project has only 3 days to reach its goal - and if you like reading these stories, chances are you'll love the mash up they're doing. Plus, it's going to be available across a variety of platforms. Here's the plot of the first book:

"In an alternative Steampunk universe (c.1885), the plans for Captain Nemo's mysterious Nautilus submarine have been stolen from the British Secret Service. There is only one man who can solve the case, Sherlock Holmes. With his bionic side-kick Doctor Watson, and his brilliant and lethal sister, Mycroft Holmes, Sherlock unravels a mystery that will shake the foundation of the British Empire."

For more info, you can check out the Kickstarter page  http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/369012565/steampunk-holmes-for-the-ipad

Or you can read an interview with one of the creators on The Baker Street Blog  http://www.bakerstreetblog.com/2012/04/decidedly-nautical-appearance-nobl.html 
Here's a look at what to expect:

 
Page 6 04/26/2012
 
Sorry for the delay, but at last page 6 of "A Dangerous Game" is up~
 
 
Firstly, I apologize for the delay in the latest story's updates - the holiday season rather threw me for a loop as far as writing goes, and I've been having trouble getting back into the swing of it. Hopefully the weekend will see the next page in "A Dangerous Game", with more regular updates to follow. 

Secondly, I made a few cosmetic changes - You may have noticed the stories are now divided into "Books" up on the navigation bar. I hope it makes the site a little easier for new readers to navigate. What do you think of the drop-down menus? I'm a little undecided as to whether or not they should stay or if I should alter them somehow.

On a similar note, what do you think of light text on a dark background? Does it bother you? Do you prefer the other way around? Or does this suit you just fine? Or are you one of those weird people who likes to read different shades of the same color layered on each other?
 
 
The latest story has been updated - Sherlock gains a piece, only to lose another. This is the relative calm before the storm. As always, let me know what you think of this or any of the stories by commenting here on the site, or over on the Facebook page. You can also catch me on Twitter @diaryofdrwatts, or email thediaryofdrwatts@gmail.com
 
 
So, I've been thinking about the story in terms of a chess game lately. There's a lot going on, and trying to figure out the moves of both sides well in advance is... awkward. But, it's also a lot of fun. Over on the Facebook page, I posited this little thought experiment: If the characters in "The Diary of Dr. Watts" were pieces on a chess board, which would they be? 

Any thoughts? I think Ghost would be a Knight; pretty powerful piece, if you know how to use it, but indirect in fighting style. 
 
 
Page 3 of "A Dangerous Game" was posted Wednesday. Sorry for the sporadic news updates, but right now I'm trying to focus on getting this right. So, if you have any comments, questions, or constructive criticism regarding the stories, don't hesitate to let me know.
 
 
Page 2 has been posted - another visitor, of a much different variety, comes to call and spurs Sherlock to prepare for war...

If you haven't yet, please 'like' the Facebook page! Go check out the artwork posted over there, and you can comment on stories, give me suggestions, or tell me something you didn't like or a problem you found with the site. You can also contact me through Twitter @diaryofdrwatts or email me at thediaryofdrwatts@gmail.com

In other news, there is a new badge on the sidebar, beneath the Donate button. The Undershaw Preservation Trust is a project to try and preserve the Undershaw estate, aka the historic home of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Click on the badge to go to the website for more information on how you can help and what's being done. 
 
A Dangerous Game 03/08/2012
 
A new story has begun - Watts and Sherlock receive an unexpected visitor, of a very potentially deadly quality. As always, let me know what you think, either by commenting here, on the Facebook page, or email thediaryofdrwatts@gmail.com.

Congratulations again to the contest winner Cecilia! The untitled haunted house story has now been given her title, "Paranormal Distractions" and she gets to have a character in the new story named after her (or she can name it something else - her choice). 

If you haven't visited the Facebook page yet, you should! We've got 20 Likes so far - I'd love to get it up to 30 (and past) so if you enjoy the stories go 'like' the page! And recommend it to all your friends!