tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082841708976766505.post995539774320585443..comments2023-05-22T05:36:48.747-05:00Comments on Suzanne Purvis - Passions and Pursuits: Interview: Jillian Chantal Serves Up Enticing ShortsSuzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06515738513698526073noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082841708976766505.post-8450712241457141182012-02-25T08:36:28.137-06:002012-02-25T08:36:28.137-06:00And I heard in Japan, cell phone shorts are very p...And I heard in Japan, cell phone shorts are very popular. I can't imagine.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06515738513698526073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082841708976766505.post-49057459826479080732012-02-25T08:35:45.145-06:002012-02-25T08:35:45.145-06:00Thanks for stopping by and good luck with the shor...Thanks for stopping by and good luck with the shorts.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06515738513698526073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082841708976766505.post-51638946069201879002012-02-25T08:35:26.696-06:002012-02-25T08:35:26.696-06:00That is true. And I can forget about my secondary ...That is true. And I can forget about my secondary characters and subplots in novel length, with shorts I don't have to worry about this.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06515738513698526073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082841708976766505.post-81596052799402652802012-02-25T08:34:31.046-06:002012-02-25T08:34:31.046-06:00I agree, no sagging middles, no time. And I also ...I agree, no sagging middles, no time. And I also love first person, and with a short it is harder to get bored with the character as the author or the reader, I think.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06515738513698526073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082841708976766505.post-32283080411738199752012-02-24T16:26:41.244-06:002012-02-24T16:26:41.244-06:00I'm just now branching out into shorts, so I a...I'm just now branching out into shorts, so I appreciate the advice, Jillian.Laurie Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387925682730772552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082841708976766505.post-70106888820842843382012-02-24T13:44:34.003-06:002012-02-24T13:44:34.003-06:00Glad you're rocking on with the shorts, Dandwh...Glad you're rocking on with the shorts, Dandwh. They are fun and easier to finish than the novels. For sureJillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08153037458860004412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082841708976766505.post-83549070217572011702012-02-24T13:32:39.494-06:002012-02-24T13:32:39.494-06:00What great information. Thank you so much for the ...What great information. Thank you so much for the information about writing short. It certainly would help those who have a problem getting to the point of their story.Ruby Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01030839859107760855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082841708976766505.post-72898785309421099942012-02-24T13:30:03.884-06:002012-02-24T13:30:03.884-06:00Hi, I've been writing shorts for threeish year...Hi, I've been writing shorts for threeish years now and have sold many. I like the in and out and no sagging middle aspects. LOL. I tend to use first pov because I like the intimacy it lends. <br /><br />Good post!Vicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082841708976766505.post-6277882386100032042012-02-24T11:43:33.249-06:002012-02-24T11:43:33.249-06:00It seems with e-books shorter stories are getting ...It seems with e-books shorter stories are getting more popular. Sort of taking the place of magazine's. <br /><br />Jillian I am so happy for your successes. You and your stories deserve it.Lavada Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05054179204827425087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082841708976766505.post-29106396454896026222012-02-24T11:03:35.785-06:002012-02-24T11:03:35.785-06:00Amen on the quick reads in our fast paced time!
Y...Amen on the quick reads in our fast paced time!<br /><br />Yep, shorts are easier to finish writing, too. Glad you're rocking on with them!Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08153037458860004412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082841708976766505.post-3394422101531913232012-02-24T11:02:10.682-06:002012-02-24T11:02:10.682-06:00Thanks Liberty, I'm a pretty kick butt lawyer-...Thanks Liberty, I'm a pretty kick butt lawyer- even if I say so myself. LOL! <br /><br />I'm super glad short stories are back. LOVE them. always have and at least now I can read some besides the ones I wrote. HeheheJillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08153037458860004412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082841708976766505.post-27050033372239961812012-02-24T09:04:55.459-06:002012-02-24T09:04:55.459-06:00Congrats on your success with shorter stuff. I ag...Congrats on your success with shorter stuff. I agree the edits are easier for me on the shorter pieces. Thanks for stopping by.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06515738513698526073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082841708976766505.post-76758888713432508712012-02-24T07:22:50.866-06:002012-02-24T07:22:50.866-06:00Great interview. I started writing novel length r...Great interview. I started writing novel length romances but have been more successful with shorter stuff. It's easier to edit too. And of course in our fast paced society a quick read is just what a lot of people are looking for to read. Thanks for a great interview and good information.DandWHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12335035948792746579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082841708976766505.post-73015720790335668032012-02-24T06:39:16.282-06:002012-02-24T06:39:16.282-06:00Love that story, Kylie. Maybe I should try that. I...Love that story, Kylie. Maybe I should try that. If they're following and drooling, maybe they'd forget their legal arguments and I could win easier? Lol.Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08153037458860004412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082841708976766505.post-17529537706296251282012-02-24T06:37:48.328-06:002012-02-24T06:37:48.328-06:00Thanks Jane. Hope all that rambling helped a bit!Thanks Jane. Hope all that rambling helped a bit!Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08153037458860004412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082841708976766505.post-77010230118969851552012-02-24T06:35:38.750-06:002012-02-24T06:35:38.750-06:00You cracked me up, Mac. I have this picture of an ...You cracked me up, Mac. I have this picture of an exploding head now. What a shame to get all that stuff on the keyboard. Lol. Stick to novels, I'd miss you if your head exploded. <br /><br />Thanks Suzanne. My head is going to be too big to fit in my car in a minute.Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08153037458860004412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082841708976766505.post-33060417570029367232012-02-24T06:33:19.468-06:002012-02-24T06:33:19.468-06:00Thanks Ally. Some of the folks I deal with all th...Thanks Ally. Some of the folks I deal with all the time know and I'm not really hiding it just not broadcasting. Lol. I guess if I did, I could have bigger sales, but I do it for the love of story, not wealth. So, it works out. <br /><br />Thanks for calling me a master, Suzanne. Made my day!Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08153037458860004412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082841708976766505.post-37095561591219681032012-02-24T06:30:53.038-06:002012-02-24T06:30:53.038-06:00Thanks for the good wishes, Suzanne!Thanks for the good wishes, Suzanne!Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08153037458860004412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082841708976766505.post-15336024532495888642012-02-24T00:16:33.872-06:002012-02-24T00:16:33.872-06:00Hi, Jillian!
When I was a young mother I only had...Hi, Jillian!<br /><br />When I was a young mother I only had time to read short stories. You could find them in every woman's magazine. Then they went the way of the Dodo. I am so happy they are back.<br /><br />This was a great interview and I would love to see you in lawyer mode.Libertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11759024297549853514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082841708976766505.post-13066836318489827622012-02-23T21:25:01.510-06:002012-02-23T21:25:01.510-06:00Kylie, that is too funny. A little smut and you h...Kylie, that is too funny. A little smut and you had them drooling I bet.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06515738513698526073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082841708976766505.post-79508495896077645872012-02-23T20:52:55.070-06:002012-02-23T20:52:55.070-06:00Hi Jillian, when you talked about being in a room ...Hi Jillian, when you talked about being in a room with male colleagues and not wanting them to know what you write, I recalled a funny story. I was at a college reunion and my neighbor got a little tipsy, she told the men I wrote smut - which I don't - it's romance. ha! those guys followed me around like puppy dogs all night. I've never gone to another reunion.Kylie Frosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404719864921712787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082841708976766505.post-71257299152040415262012-02-23T20:02:49.112-06:002012-02-23T20:02:49.112-06:00Thanks for stopping by. I agree, Jillian's su...Thanks for stopping by. I agree, Jillian's success is awesome.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06515738513698526073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082841708976766505.post-39947691882159056552012-02-23T19:59:15.941-06:002012-02-23T19:59:15.941-06:00Thanks for stopping by Ally. I agree with you the...Thanks for stopping by Ally. I agree with you the full length novel is a big stretch for me, and I like being able to keep the whole piece in my mind at one time. I am able to do this with the shorter length. But Jillian is a master at it.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06515738513698526073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082841708976766505.post-26941191965217034172012-02-23T19:58:27.985-06:002012-02-23T19:58:27.985-06:00Hi Suzanne and Jillian~
Great interview! I love...Hi Suzanne and Jillian~ <br /><br />Great interview! I love reading and writing shorts the most! Thank you Jillian for an awesome resource! :) <br /><br />~Jane~Jane Wakelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15984633523116517092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082841708976766505.post-39722737124150075692012-02-23T19:56:38.013-06:002012-02-23T19:56:38.013-06:00It was fascinating and informative and good luck w...It was fascinating and informative and good luck with your new releases and the upcoming ones as well.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06515738513698526073noreply@blogger.com