tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post8293973612098739437..comments2024-03-28T12:59:00.516-04:00Comments on Heroes, Heroines, and History: Dime Novels & Short StoriesDebbie Lynne Costellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-59261514920302692572019-10-02T20:59:39.216-04:002019-10-02T20:59:39.216-04:00Connie, I'm the same way. Even when life is go...Connie, I'm the same way. Even when life is going crazy all around me, and I feel as if I could fall into bed exhausted each and every day, somehow I manage to find time to read if the novel is engaging and an excellent read. Not sure if a short story would be sufficient for me. I would likely be looking for more, but novellas can whet my appetite and appease my reading "fix" quite nicely.Tiffany Amber Stocktonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015308280449078107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-44254110001819460842019-10-02T20:57:47.064-04:002019-10-02T20:57:47.064-04:00Linda, you're not alone. Novellas and short st...Linda, you're not alone. Novellas and short stories definitely require much tighter writing and a singular plot or isolated focus set at a distinct period of time. This helps the writer get to that point fast enough without going off on rabbit trails. I'm right with you on the schedule of life dictating what I read or write. The best part, though, is having options no matter the season or schedule so we CAN still get our reading and writing fixes. :) Thanks for the prayers! They are much coveted.Tiffany Amber Stocktonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015308280449078107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-34215284207250138832019-09-09T06:01:58.551-04:002019-09-09T06:01:58.551-04:00I consider the novellas my short stories. I tend t...I consider the novellas my short stories. I tend to read those when I don't have lots of time to read. But, somehow, if I get involved in a great novel, I tend to find time to read!!! Thanks for the post, and I will be praying for your family.Connie R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12038621934457678475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-12755326439996832212019-09-09T05:28:58.717-04:002019-09-09T05:28:58.717-04:00What an intriguing post. I hadn't thought abou...What an intriguing post. I hadn't thought about the increase in literacy and how that would create a market. I'm not much of a short story reader and definitely don't write them. I can't seem to get to the point fast enough! I enjoy novels and novellas equally, but when life is exceptionally busy I tend to read more novellas which gives me my reading "fix" without the commitment of a longer book. I've written both, and my preference again lies in my schedule. This year I've only managed to put out novellas. Next year will see more novels from me. Praying life calms down for you.Linda Matchetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05921797723329487407noreply@blogger.com