Thank you, Dixie, for having me on your blog for a second
time during my Witch/Ghost Blog Tour. Last time, I had a recipe. This time I
have a list. :)
Both of my new short stories, Ghost of Death and Witch
of Death, are short stories. Before that, I published Hurricane Crimes,
another short story, and 30 Seconds which is a novella. To say I love short
stories is an understatement. I love, love, LOVE them! Here’s why:
10
Reasons why I love Short Stories:
1. They are fun to write.
2. Sometimes an idea isn’t right for a novel but perfect
for a novella or short story.
3. I like being able to read a complete story in an hour
or so.
4. When I need a quick reading fix, I prefer a short
story versus starting a new book.
5. They help me to reach my Goodreads reading goal
faster. ;)
6. I love to create prequels or sequels for my book and
shirt is a good way to go for those.
7. Because they are short, you can cut out all of the
unnecessary piddly stuff and keep only a few major plot points AKA the good
stuff!
8. If it’s a thriller, you can count on the action
starting on page one and to never let up.
9. If you want a romance hit, short stories are quick and
packed with passion.
10. They are faster to edit. Haha!
QUESTION: Do
you like short stories? Why or why not?
Title: Witch of Death
Author: Chrys Fey
Genre: Supernatural/Suspense
Format: eBook Only
Page Count: 45 (short story)
Page Count: 45 (short story)
Release Date: May 20th, 2015
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Blurb:
Detective Reid Sanders doesn’t believe in the
supernatural, but when he’s faced with a crime scene that defies the laws of
nature, he has no other choice but to start believing. And solving a magical
murder involves working with a witch.
Liberty Sawyer embodies the look of your classic evil
witch, so, it’s no surprise when she uncovers the murderer is a witch that she
becomes Reid’s number one suspect. If she can’t convince him otherwise, more
people could lose their lives to dark magic, including her.
BOOK LINKS:
Excerpt:
Liberty Sawyer glided swiftly through the horde of police
officers, reporters, and on- lookers. Black hair fell from a rigid part in the
middle of her scalp to her hips. Her eyes were a soul-stabbing blue and her
lips were blood-red. She towered over the other officers on the scene, and wore
all black, which set off 6 the pallor of her skin.
Showing her badge to the officer, she slipped under the
crime scene tape. A few paces away, she spotted Detective Corbin talking to his
new partner, a man she knew by name but hadn’t had the privilege of meeting
yet.
“I cannot believe you called her,” the new man was saying
when she came up behind them. “We don’t need a damn psychic!”
“Actually, I’m a witch.” She smiled when Reid jolted and
turned to face her. “I’m
Detective Liberty Sawyer.” She stuck out her hand.
“Detective Reid Sanders,” he grunted back and took her
hand.
The feel of his palm against hers sent tingles of lust
from the tips of her fingers to her shoulder blade, and she knew he felt it too
by the way he jerked his hand back. She winked at him playfully, hoping it
would unnerve him even more.
ALSO AVAILABLE:
Blurb:
Jolie Montgomery, a twenty-one-year-old woman, wakes up
in an alley next to her corpse. She has no memories of her murder or the night
she died. She didn’t even see the killer’s face before he or she took her life.
Wanting justice, Jolie seeks answers in the only way a ghost can...by stalking
the lead detective on the case.
Avrianna Heavenborn is determined to find the person
responsible for a young woman’s death. She gets closer to the killer’s identity
with every clue she uncovers, and Jolie is with her every step of the way.
But if they don’t solve her murder soon, Jolie will be an
earth-bound spirit forever.
Book Links:
BIO:
Chrys Fey is the author of Hurricane Crimes and 30
Seconds. She is currently working on the sequel to Hurricane Crimes that’ll
serve as book two in the Disaster Crimes series.
When Fey was six years old, she realized her dream of
being a writer by watching her mother pursue publication. At the age of twelve,
she started writing her first novel, which flourished into a series she later
rewrote at seventeen. Fey lives in Florida where she is waiting for the next
hurricane to come her way.
congrats to Chrys on her book. I love them short stories too! I have LET IT SNOW collection from John Green and some others waiting for my translation later this year :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy the stories in that collection, Dezmond!
DeleteAlways interested in short stories, and good luck with your work, Chrys. Such a great deal of skill involved. I began with short story writing, then gravitated to poetry. I think writing poetry is a way of using the short story writer's skills in a more condensed way? I'm posting from my website, not my blog, so worried in case the link doesn't work. I'd love to know if it does :0)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Carole! You're right. A poem is a more condensed version of a short story and much harder to write, in my opinion. You have to have a real talent and skill to write good poetry. :)
Deletehaving just wrote 25 of them, yep, I like them. And yeah, they are soooo much faster to edit haha
ReplyDeleteLOL! You're the short story rhyming king, Pat!
DeleteCongrats to Chrys on her book. sure to be a success.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Thanks, Yvonne! :)
DeleteThat is a great list of why Chrys likes short stories :) I kind of like them, but like to delve into a novel better :)
ReplyDeletebetty
It is easier to delve into a novel because of their length.
DeleteI do appreciate a short story now and then, but I'm like Betty....like to get into a novel that I can't lay down.
ReplyDeleteSo do I, Linda. :)
Deleteall short stories are not created equal. as i get older i'm more interested in the font size than the number of pages.
ReplyDeleteThat's true. Font is important. I hate books with itty-bitty font.
DeleteI love short stories. Yep, sometimes they are just what is needed for a short break, a good laugh, or a chilling moment. I seem to be able to write them easier too. Hard for me to stretch out a story concept into a full novel.
ReplyDeleteI used to find it hard to condense a story concept into a short story, but now it seems I'm writing more short stories/novellas than actual novels.
DeleteThank you so much for having me on your blog again, Dixie! You are THE BEST! :D
ReplyDeleteChrys, you are quite welcome - any time, (smile).
DeleteI like reading short stories because there's something nice about sitting down and finishing a complete story in an hour. I've only just gotten into writing short stories (it's usually a difficult thing for me considering I've been writing full length novels for years and years).
ReplyDeleteI love that too. Short term commitments are great...at least where reading is concerned. :P
DeleteI had to giggle at #5! Short stories definitely help in with my reading goal. As a writer, they help teach me how to be a better writer.
ReplyDeleteYes, and when I get to your collection next, Christine, can you imagine how much closer I will be to my goal? :D
DeleteThere was a time when short stories were about all I ever read because they were so easy to finish. I need to start reading them again. Actually I should write a few.
ReplyDeleteArlee Bird
A to Z Challenge Co-host
Road trippin' with A to Z
Tossing It Out
Lee, I would love to rad a short story from you!
DeleteHave a safe journey on your upcoming trip.
Hi Dixie. I agree but on the other hand,,,, when a book is really good it transports you into another world and you don't want it to never end!
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Bazza, I completely agree,
DeleteI like shorts too. They're great practice for being concise and not using any unnecessary words. In a short story you really have to make every word count, especially if you're writing for a publication that has a word limit.
ReplyDeleteHow are you these days, Dixie, I had a feeling you ain't that good .... Hope it's nothing serious
ReplyDeleteI actually love short stories -- and flash fiction, too. In some ways, they can capture more than a novel. I like most genres, but short and flash have a special place in my heart.
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