tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post1161529491749086729..comments2024-03-15T13:33:48.878-04:00Comments on The Shellshank Redemption . . . : IWSG: A New Direction?Madeline Mora-Summontehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-90636783783514714552015-06-30T07:45:24.722-04:002015-06-30T07:45:24.722-04:00It took me awhile to understand, to believe, that ...It took me awhile to understand, to believe, that it really IS okay to change that direction. I'm kind of stubborn that way. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-12206515776816179052015-06-29T23:01:24.761-04:002015-06-29T23:01:24.761-04:00Yay for more flash fiction! And that's definit...Yay for more flash fiction! And that's definitely okay to change direction. If you're not enjoying the novel writing, then don't do it. Do what you love!Suzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16502606950280751205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-35507304248657760672015-06-08T10:22:02.095-04:002015-06-08T10:22:02.095-04:00Thanks, Debra!Thanks, Debra!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-33498993231327391542015-06-08T10:13:47.506-04:002015-06-08T10:13:47.506-04:00That sounds great! I'm glad you've found y...That sounds great! I'm glad you've found your niche!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-19017396045352284172015-06-08T07:32:09.443-04:002015-06-08T07:32:09.443-04:00Thanks, Elizabeth! Good luck with finding your nic...Thanks, Elizabeth! Good luck with finding your niche. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-36617331965148778442015-06-08T01:24:43.777-04:002015-06-08T01:24:43.777-04:00Good for you! I am still trying to find my niche i...Good for you! I am still trying to find my niche in writing, in fact, I was thinking about that for my IWSG topic next month :) Thanks for stopping by my page with the IWSG.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15165210377903518274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-45153728299185664362015-06-06T15:46:54.213-04:002015-06-06T15:46:54.213-04:00It's nice to know though that it doesn't h...It's nice to know though that it doesn't have to be a permanent change. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-44132392277780296122015-06-06T15:45:36.733-04:002015-06-06T15:45:36.733-04:00Could be!Could be!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-44319371045444031952015-06-06T14:34:02.556-04:002015-06-06T14:34:02.556-04:00I love linked stories, haven't managed to writ...I love linked stories, haven't managed to write a set of my own yet though. It's good that you've made the choice - I might have to make a similar one in the near future. I find it much easier to write short stories than novels. Laura Clipsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02748489198957473503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-16264217858110630762015-06-06T10:07:19.147-04:002015-06-06T10:07:19.147-04:00You're the second author this month I've r...You're the second author this month I've run into that has changed to writing short stories. Could be a change in reader preference too :)Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-14595078837086946832015-06-06T07:56:07.728-04:002015-06-06T07:56:07.728-04:00Thanks! I think I'm going to have lots of fun....Thanks! I think I'm going to have lots of fun. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-62646991834451959502015-06-05T21:45:59.660-04:002015-06-05T21:45:59.660-04:00Congratulations, Madeline. You've found your n...Congratulations, Madeline. You've found your niche. I wish I could write short stories well. Have fun!Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-20004380540956111962015-06-04T15:50:27.432-04:002015-06-04T15:50:27.432-04:00It's funny because for almost every NaNo, I...It's funny because for almost every NaNo, I've pretty much written novellas but I always tried to make them longer, turn them into novels. I should've left well enough alone. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-55542485199791789092015-06-04T15:11:10.965-04:002015-06-04T15:11:10.965-04:00Oh, good plan! You need to do what works for you....Oh, good plan! You need to do what works for you. I wish I could write short. I think getting out there in collections is a good way to build a name for yourself and having several novellas available is a good way to tempt readers to your stuff.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-30541595274542839962015-06-04T12:13:46.327-04:002015-06-04T12:13:46.327-04:00I especially love writing shorts to themes and con...I especially love writing shorts to themes and contests - forces me to think INSIDE the box. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-46633907026072931862015-06-04T11:38:15.695-04:002015-06-04T11:38:15.695-04:00Sounds like a great plan! Whenever I'm stymied...Sounds like a great plan! Whenever I'm stymied with a book, I turn to short stories and flash fiction to keep those creative juices flowing.noelle44https://www.blogger.com/profile/00333648063604618407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-67839894838486694312015-06-04T10:57:18.008-04:002015-06-04T10:57:18.008-04:00It blew my mind to read about how many of us strug...It blew my mind to read about how many of us struggled with various issues the beginning of this year. Good luck with your reset, too!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-52213425085717485312015-06-04T10:36:16.558-04:002015-06-04T10:36:16.558-04:00Madeline, I know so many folks who've found th...Madeline, I know so many folks who've found the beginning of 2015 to be a mess of writing and personal upsets, me included. The stars must not be properly aligned! Good luck in your reset -- I'm doing the same thing.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-66143531621500916432015-06-04T10:26:50.020-04:002015-06-04T10:26:50.020-04:00I would love to have stories, novellas and novels ...I would love to have stories, novellas and novels out there, and maybe I will. I'm just done putting so much pressure on myself. :)<br /><br />Thank you so much, Deb! Since the next collection will also be an ebook, you can buy it while sitting there in your pajamas, no need to get dressed and go out and get on a line. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-62438617954533658332015-06-04T10:02:24.849-04:002015-06-04T10:02:24.849-04:00Congratulations on finding your calling. I'm s...Congratulations on finding your calling. I'm still searching for mine. :-) Actually, I love writing both long and short pieces. Some day I'm hoping to be able to say – I have written – both long and short pieces, meaning finished ones. :-)<br /><br />I heard Amazon publishes shorts as well, but I've also heard from some unhappy authors that if Amazon is your publisher, bookstores won't carry your books. So, I'm assuming that would include collections of short stories.<br />I guess it wouldn't matter, if you sell enough on Amazon. And I'm sure you will. The book I have of yours--THE PEOPLE WE USED TO BE--is awesome, and I can't wait for you to write another. I'll be first in line to buy it.<br />Best,<br />Deb<br />debi o'neillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00326849099713939434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-85933894114644740812015-06-04T09:42:27.541-04:002015-06-04T09:42:27.541-04:00Yep, way back it seemed it was novels or nothing f...Yep, way back it seemed it was novels or nothing for the most part. Now the opportunities for other forms are amazing. And yes, I do think Amazon has something for shorts....Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-53958322977941678382015-06-04T09:40:53.976-04:002015-06-04T09:40:53.976-04:00So true about not burning those bridges!So true about not burning those bridges!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-21027195958251466522015-06-04T09:40:24.194-04:002015-06-04T09:40:24.194-04:00I so appreciate that, Cynthia. Thank you! I hope y...I so appreciate that, Cynthia. Thank you! I hope you'll enjoy the new collection when that comes out.Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-90605248089936219252015-06-04T09:39:43.937-04:002015-06-04T09:39:43.937-04:00I think it will be a lot of fun. Work, too, of cou...I think it will be a lot of fun. Work, too, of course. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-70640125642126946852015-06-04T09:39:07.377-04:002015-06-04T09:39:07.377-04:00They're kind of like snacks, not a whole meal....They're kind of like snacks, not a whole meal. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.com