04.16.10
A new tact
It’s a bit embarrassing to realize that I haven’t updated this site since–egad!–September. My apologies. There aren’t any reasons, or more importantly, excuses. I just haven’t. I’ve been keeping up with my blog at kaysisk.blogspot.com instead.
However, I’ve decided to try something new in the way of romance writing. I still enjoy the complexity of novel writing, but I’m giving short story composition a try as well. Inspired by a few online articles and a recent email-workshop, I’m working on stories for Woman’s World magazine.
It’s very different having hero and heroine get to the point of “this could turn into something real” in 800 words. That’s less than four double-spaced pages. It has made me examine each word and turn of phrase very carefully. I’ve been surprised at what digressions I can do without when the word count is on the line.
So far, I’ve submitted three but have not received an answer, either acceptance or rejection. I’m working on a fourth.
Wish me well, and I will truly do better at keeping you informed.