Auctionbytes-NewsFlash, Number 206 - November 19, 2001 - ISSN 1539-5065      Previous Story | | Next Story

By Ina Steiner
AuctionBytes.com
November 19, 2001
Reading AuctionBytes: 'Serialized Novel' Delivered via Email

"The Dark Nile" is an anti-terrorist thriller written exclusively for email audiences. "The Dark Nile" is a story of international espionage told through a series of interactive emails written by Jesse Kornbluth, noted online editor, author and screenwriter. The show, which runs for a month, starts at the beginning each day, so new subscribers never miss an episode. The plot unfolds daily as the audience receives copies of emails that the characters send to each other. Viewers follow the story through narrative, photographs, confidential files and streaming media. Embedded links allow the reader to jump to web pages with detailed information on everything from fictional CIA intelligence briefings to actual satellite photos and reports on terrorist-related activities. In development prior to September 11th, "The Dark Nile" was extensively rewritten in response to these tragic events. To subscribe to "The Dark Nile" visit http://www.darknile.com.