tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236411981110743139.post1793191306837110978..comments2023-07-01T05:54:28.701-07:00Comments on kathyivanblog: Guest--Vicki BatmanKathy Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16440759802997389459noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236411981110743139.post-84085413476227037972010-10-16T14:03:48.327-07:002010-10-16T14:03:48.327-07:00Thank you so much, Diana. This journey has been fu...Thank you so much, Diana. This journey has been fun. I'm growing and learning everyday, really pushing myself and I love it. Hugs to you too.VBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236411981110743139.post-79412596756879950902010-10-16T08:17:45.930-07:002010-10-16T08:17:45.930-07:00Vicki,
Thanks for sharing your journey as wha...Vicki,<br /> Thanks for sharing your journey as what inspires you. Wow, sounds like a fabulous walk-in! :) I'm so proud of you and wish you continued success! *Hugs*<br /><br />DianaDiana Cosbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16417576796848731002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236411981110743139.post-50834889824975466472010-10-15T17:11:33.543-07:002010-10-15T17:11:33.543-07:00Thank you so much, Kathy, for having me. I truly a...Thank you so much, Kathy, for having me. I truly appreciate everyone's loverly comments. Good luck to all of us writers!Vickinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236411981110743139.post-6917406687368133622010-10-15T17:09:40.969-07:002010-10-15T17:09:40.969-07:00Hi, Juliet! I'm so glad you like the stories. ...Hi, Juliet! I'm so glad you like the stories. I have a blast writing them. I know you met Handsome at Linda's once. He "loves" being my inspiration.<br /><br />Thank you so much for posting!!!<br /><br />Hi, Susan. I've enjoyed reading your posts about your journey with the Trues. Congratulations! And may we have many more. <br /><br />"Christmas Ties" was great fun and of course, I had Mr. Inspiration's ties. <br /><br />Good luck to both of us for next year!!!VBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236411981110743139.post-14669369421496910482010-10-15T16:15:12.690-07:002010-10-15T16:15:12.690-07:00Great post, Vicki! I read your story, Christmas Ti...Great post, Vicki! I read your story, Christmas Ties! And, although I've written and published two full-length novels, I like writing shorter lengths too. Novella-length and short stories have their unique challenges, but plotting and writing shorter takes less time and I can focus on the love story without injecting a host of subplots. There's also the appeal of submitting and seeing them in print so much faster than a novel. In fact, I just polished and submitted a short story to True Romance today. <br /><br />Best of luck with all your stories!Susan Macateehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236411981110743139.post-30808505665859658662010-10-15T15:35:52.169-07:002010-10-15T15:35:52.169-07:00Vicki! I LOVE the excerpts! Makes me want to read ...Vicki! I LOVE the excerpts! Makes me want to read the rest so badly! I didn't know I could download them. I've looked in my B&N abd called the Borders by me and neither had the mags, I was so frustrated. So, NOW I know I can go down load your stories. They are SO good. You're a great writer.<br />I met your hubby at Franny's once, and I can just picture him... :)<br />Have a great weekend,Juliet Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262206330752624327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236411981110743139.post-80043907422656638832010-10-15T14:09:48.229-07:002010-10-15T14:09:48.229-07:00Thank you so much for the loverly compliment, Kara...Thank you so much for the loverly compliment, Kara. I have to admit, some of my stories (not published) are a bit longer. I have to find a good spot for them. <br /><br />I'm so glad you like my exerpts, too. High praise from a Harlequin queen!VBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236411981110743139.post-59903428985406219692010-10-15T14:00:32.230-07:002010-10-15T14:00:32.230-07:00This is so illuminating, Vicki! I'm not sure ...This is so illuminating, Vicki! I'm not sure I could write short fiction. Every time I try, I end up with a novella. I love your excerpts!Kara Lennoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00591261513713375369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236411981110743139.post-44924369563106378582010-10-15T13:40:53.463-07:002010-10-15T13:40:53.463-07:00Hi, Marty and Carolyn. I love writing my shorts an...Hi, Marty and Carolyn. I love writing my shorts and I know, Carolyn, you're having fun, too.<br /><br />Yep, three books are finished. They are wacky and crazy, too. I'd love to sell! One day....VBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236411981110743139.post-25631583035391250382010-10-15T13:38:57.095-07:002010-10-15T13:38:57.095-07:00Here's Joya's:
Hi Vicki,
Congrats on foll...Here's Joya's:<br /><br />Hi Vicki,<br />Congrats on following your dream. Great idea about using "what if" to make your story ideas grow. Love the themes and your attitude!<br />:)Joya<br /><br />Thanks, Joya. I can't take credit for "What if?" But I heard it and use it all the time. <br /><br />You are a TRUE Friend!VBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236411981110743139.post-30719075706305030582010-10-15T13:24:48.386-07:002010-10-15T13:24:48.386-07:00Vicky, great post. I love your stories. I love wri...Vicky, great post. I love your stories. I love writing the shorts myself. You've done very well with the Trues. I wish you the best of luck with your books.<br /><br />Carolyn/Cara MarsiCara Marsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05384839120633419382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236411981110743139.post-5723787498420647662010-10-15T13:08:16.411-07:002010-10-15T13:08:16.411-07:00I love your take on writing short stories, Vicki, ...I love your take on writing short stories, Vicki, and you're success is inspiring!<br /><br />MartyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236411981110743139.post-60018362216392033792010-10-15T13:05:29.146-07:002010-10-15T13:05:29.146-07:00I love "Danger," Janice. I'm working...I love "Danger," Janice. I'm working on one with this line and I'm not lying, this really truly happened, a guy said to me "You are a terrible kisser."<br /><br />I was about seventeen at the time and had been kissed a few times. But never under the tutelage of a a serious boyfriend. LOL. The story is tons of fun. <br /><br />Thank you for posting, girlfriend.VBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236411981110743139.post-20970169139675594452010-10-15T13:03:08.066-07:002010-10-15T13:03:08.066-07:00I saw Liese's post down below; so I'm movi...I saw Liese's post down below; so I'm moving it up here.<br /><br />Vicki:<br />Congrats on both yours and Kathy success. I agree, you have a real knack for turning a problem into a great story--with more than a little romance thrown in.<br /><br />Liese<br /><br />This is the wonderwoman who turned me into the short story monster.<br /><br />Thank you, my dear friend. oxoxoVBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236411981110743139.post-3814911026335666342010-10-15T12:55:11.563-07:002010-10-15T12:55:11.563-07:00Vroom, vroom!!! lol. Great post, Vicki, with lots ...Vroom, vroom!!! lol. Great post, Vicki, with lots of practical info. My first "True" story came to me from a line in my food processor manual: "DANGER! You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions." :-D Thanks for a fun read!<br /><br />Janice CurranAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236411981110743139.post-10365993337810535792010-10-15T12:53:06.279-07:002010-10-15T12:53:06.279-07:00Thanks, Pam. I like my niche. Like everyone else&#...Thanks, Pam. I like my niche. Like everyone else's heart's desire, I'd like to publish a book too!VBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236411981110743139.post-77550612991100438162010-10-15T12:18:47.207-07:002010-10-15T12:18:47.207-07:00Hi Vicki. Great post. You are the queen of the s...Hi Vicki. Great post. You are the queen of the shorts. I do believe you've found your niche my friend. Congrats on your success.Pamela Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673215467505231212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236411981110743139.post-54328553766945551902010-10-15T09:16:26.144-07:002010-10-15T09:16:26.144-07:00"smwack" for Jeanne, a talented woman he..."smwack" for Jeanne, a talented woman herself. <br /><br />And thanks! Your help is much appreciated.VBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236411981110743139.post-48946268932161257182010-10-15T08:52:52.915-07:002010-10-15T08:52:52.915-07:00It's good you can follow your dream. I am pro...It's good you can follow your dream. I am proud of my big sis. JeanneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236411981110743139.post-92012007576860884552010-10-15T08:33:32.371-07:002010-10-15T08:33:32.371-07:00Hugs and kisses your way, Nancy. I don't know ...Hugs and kisses your way, Nancy. I don't know if it is stellar, but I am loving what I'm writing and that is what counts. <br /><br />Thank you so kindly. oxoxoxoVickinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236411981110743139.post-69554561115458177712010-10-15T08:24:22.538-07:002010-10-15T08:24:22.538-07:00Vicki, I'm thrilled for you having such stella...Vicki, I'm thrilled for you having such stellar success in the short story market! I used to write shorts, and reading your wonderful excerpt gave me that longing again. :)<br /><br />You are the bomb, lady, and I'm honored to know you!<br /><br />Light,<br />Nancy<br />www.nancyhaddock.comNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10019662451227188065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236411981110743139.post-60777293862527381362010-10-15T08:14:30.418-07:002010-10-15T08:14:30.418-07:00I've heard from other friends who've read ...I've heard from other friends who've read the blog (and love it!) and are emailing me. Please, we'd love to have your comments here too!!Vickinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236411981110743139.post-9904411303650154762010-10-15T07:59:45.799-07:002010-10-15T07:59:45.799-07:00Good morning, Vicki and you're always welcome ...Good morning, Vicki and you're always welcome here. <br /><br />Thanks to all the wonderful friends who've dropped by with their comments/questions. Keep 'em coming. Vicki or I will do our best to answer everybody. <br /><br />KathyKathy Ivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440759802997389459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236411981110743139.post-42810096620903124882010-10-15T07:46:16.358-07:002010-10-15T07:46:16.358-07:00First, thanks so much, Kathy, for having me today....First, thanks so much, Kathy, for having me today. This is such great fun!<br /><br />Hi, to Chris, Addison, Liz, Ms. Essex. I'm so glad you like my work!<br /><br />As for the questions about how long to write/edit a short... it depends. <br /><br />Mostly, it depends on how quickly I can get the meat of the story down. Then I go back and add and add and add. Some of it comes very naturally to the story and other times, I have to work it hard. I (literally) have to think about my work sometimes. Just stop what I'm doing and voila! divine inspiration sets in, then I'm off again.<br /><br />Like I explained above -- I'm not in my journey alone. When I feel I've gone as far as I can, I send it off to friends for critiquing. They give me back something more I can work with and then, work, edit, work, edit. <br /><br />At some point, I stop and say that's enough. <br /><br />I work just as hard on my shorts as I do on my books.Vickinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236411981110743139.post-7169965857181527642010-10-15T07:02:28.405-07:002010-10-15T07:02:28.405-07:00How long does it take you to write/edit a short?How long does it take you to write/edit a short?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com