Comments on The Vaults of Caladrex: Constructing the Short Story

Yeah, I really wasn't serious. But I might try the...

2009-02-07T20:03:00.000-08:00

Yeah, I really wasn't serious. But I might try the gunfighter, mind-controlled ape and winged femme-fatale thing myself.

I'm going to have to get back to you on that one, ...

2009-02-07T07:06:00.000-08:00

I'm going to have to get back to you on that one, Martin. I've got a 15,000 word project for Airship 27 coming due, and I've just started work on it.

After that I've got editing to do on The Nuclear Suitcase, I need to finish up Through the Groaning Earth, and then move onto a couple of commitments slated for 2010 release through Pulpwork Press.

I just had a great idea for your next project. It ...

2009-02-06T09:51:00.000-08:00

I just had a great idea for your next project. It has to be under 4,000 words (not even 4,001) and:

1) Resolve problem.
2) Introduce characters and problem.

AND, there has to be a gunfighter, a mind-controlled giant ape and a winged femme-fatale.

Come on buddy, you can do it...

Yep. However, I'm proud to say that in Wyrm Ov...

2009-02-05T15:20:00.000-08:00
Yep. However, I'm proud to say that in Wyrm Over Diablo I managed to stick to the 1, 2 formula presented above and wrapped the story up right around 6,000 words.

Man, you and Derrick both got a problem with the 3...

2009-02-05T12:23:00.000-08:00
Man, you and Derrick both got a problem with the 3,000 to 5,000 range don't you?