tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post7958981775699919019..comments2024-03-29T01:47:48.560-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: THE DEBATE: IS A SHORT STORY TRULY HARDER TO WRITE THAN A NOVEL? by Gigi PandianJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9026959314489054382018-10-26T14:50:49.354-04:002018-10-26T14:50:49.354-04:00Thank you, Gigi! Email sent.Thank you, Gigi! Email sent.Marla Bradeen/Paige Sleuth, Mystery Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01920956529695986188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-8856048841186149692018-10-26T11:24:44.510-04:002018-10-26T11:24:44.510-04:00Thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat! I drew ...Thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat! I drew a random winner from the commenters to receive the zine, and Marla Bradeen is the winner. Gigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-88244570931391583492018-10-26T11:23:49.506-04:002018-10-26T11:23:49.506-04:00Marla -- I drew a random winner this morning to ge...Marla -- I drew a random winner this morning to get a copy of the illustrated zine -- and you're the winner! Please send me your mailing address to gigi @ gigipandian.com Gigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-51803944641150025662018-10-26T11:22:15.861-04:002018-10-26T11:22:15.861-04:00Thanks, Melanie. Always happy to find someone else...Thanks, Melanie. Always happy to find someone else who adores this genre -- I hope you enjoy the stories!Gigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19448474732123572812018-10-22T21:42:57.292-04:002018-10-22T21:42:57.292-04:00Even later than usual in commenting. I just LOVE l...Even later than usual in commenting. I just LOVE locked room mysteries. John Dickson Carr remains a huge favorite. But I think my top ever is The Red House Mystery by A.A. Milne. Satisfying story, great case of (not likeable) characters, fun! Your collection of stories is loaded up on the kindle for my next read--congratulations on this latest offering!<br /><br />Best,<br />MelanieMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17946905881136839301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76599233282631500442018-10-21T13:49:57.330-04:002018-10-21T13:49:57.330-04:00Thanks, Susan. And yes, smart to listen to your ch...Thanks, Susan. And yes, smart to listen to your characters if the ending needs to change. Gigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-51016531630084618482018-10-21T13:49:18.459-04:002018-10-21T13:49:18.459-04:00Good luck as you try a short story again -- they r...Good luck as you try a short story again -- they really are such fun to play with!Gigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-12325225189864295602018-10-21T13:48:49.566-04:002018-10-21T13:48:49.566-04:00I hope you enjoy the stories if you pick them up! ...I hope you enjoy the stories if you pick them up! Twists plus characters I love :)<br /><br />p.s. I feel as though I'm always late reading things online, since I stay offline while writing!Gigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-36448525668053901432018-10-21T09:14:26.122-04:002018-10-21T09:14:26.122-04:00I don't write locked-room mysteries but I need...I don't write locked-room mysteries but I need to know the twist at the end before I begin writing. Once in a while the twist/ending will change as I write, but mostly I have a clear sense of where I'm going. You new book sounds like a treat--can't wait to get my hands on it.Susan Oleksiwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02693057997469296068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39538875453755562422018-10-21T04:10:54.110-04:002018-10-21T04:10:54.110-04:00Gigi, really happy to read your explanation, with ...Gigi, really happy to read your explanation, with examples, of conquering the short mystery. I do love short stories and have written several without fear, but a short mystery seems elusive. Now I'll try again. Thanks!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14412145712561180422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-40231422760467927302018-10-20T12:52:52.904-04:002018-10-20T12:52:52.904-04:00I find a lot of short stories are missing that twi...I find a lot of short stories are missing that twist or feature characters I don't like. Both of those sound like things your short stories would eliminate for me. Looking forward to reading them. (Sorry about the late post. Wasn't really home yesterday, and my phone won't let me comment here for some reason.Mark Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11567392254011373198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-80435060536929998122018-10-20T12:00:35.090-04:002018-10-20T12:00:35.090-04:00Thank you! I hope you enjoy the collection.Thank you! I hope you enjoy the collection.Gigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-72105679893715928382018-10-20T11:29:45.072-04:002018-10-20T11:29:45.072-04:00Thanks for the note. So glad you're enjoying t...Thanks for the note. So glad you're enjoying the books. Gigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-16591929618930088632018-10-20T10:47:46.205-04:002018-10-20T10:47:46.205-04:00Congratulations Gigi! Your short story collection ...Congratulations Gigi! Your short story collection sounds wonderful. I am very impressed with your unique series so now I have your new collection to look forward to. travelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06191803578622949052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-2834326657289587972018-10-20T10:43:25.660-04:002018-10-20T10:43:25.660-04:00Welcome Gigi. You novels are intriguing and captiv...Welcome Gigi. You novels are intriguing and captivating. What creative ideas you have. I enjoy your stories. petitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05326383614079568432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-59492849283017482342018-10-19T17:37:06.517-04:002018-10-19T17:37:06.517-04:00Thanks, Libby. Yeah, if I didn't figure out my...Thanks, Libby. Yeah, if I didn't figure out my story ending up front, I doubt I'd get past the first line, or at least the first page, either. Gigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-38181734028534965172018-10-19T17:35:19.306-04:002018-10-19T17:35:19.306-04:00Thanks so much, Kathy! I've got my own LONG li...Thanks so much, Kathy! I've got my own LONG list of Christmas books I'm compiling. Now I just need my husband to get moving on building me another bookshelf ;)Gigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19168715366303106482018-10-19T16:54:16.536-04:002018-10-19T16:54:16.536-04:00I love Alan Davies!I love Alan Davies!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-10795332296238681312018-10-19T16:53:41.457-04:002018-10-19T16:53:41.457-04:00Good old Nancy. I tried to write one of those, too...Good old Nancy. I tried to write one of those, too. Not very successfully.Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-34600265793962560752018-10-19T16:53:06.311-04:002018-10-19T16:53:06.311-04:00I agree, Kathy! Halloween is perfect for short sto...I agree, Kathy! Halloween is perfect for short stories - especially mysteries!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-51901720397946976792018-10-19T14:45:02.043-04:002018-10-19T14:45:02.043-04:00I tried to write a story once. I was around 11 and...I tried to write a story once. I was around 11 and thought I could write a Nancy Drew type mystery. I never got past the first line or two.<br />Looking forward to diving in to the newest collection of your stories.<br /><br />Libby DoddUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967590242114956411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-33885377158535992162018-10-19T14:01:53.258-04:002018-10-19T14:01:53.258-04:00I'e always enjoyed short stories, but lately I...I'e always enjoyed short stories, but lately I've started making a more concerted effort to read them along with novels. Halloween is an especially great time for short stories, and I just posted a list of some scary short story collections, mostly classic, on my Reading Room blog (https://www.readingroom-readmore.com/2018/10/octobers-bright-blue-weather-good-time.html). <br /><br />Gigi, I loved "The Library Ghost of Tanglewood Inn." Congratulations on winning the Agatha for it. I have The Cambodian Curse & Other Stories on my list of books to buy myself for Christmas (I always give myself a bag of books for Christmas). And, I've always respected the skill and talent it takes to write a great short story. You have certainly mastered the art of it. Oh, and your mother's illustrations for the zine are amazing. I guess talent runs high in your family. Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9168124700714907072018-10-19T12:37:53.061-04:002018-10-19T12:37:53.061-04:00Oh Cathy, I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed the...Oh Cathy, I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed the story! And YES, I'm currently working on Jaya's next adventure. She's pulling me in different directions, so I need to see where the book goes... Gigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-52355560661816929752018-10-19T12:36:34.637-04:002018-10-19T12:36:34.637-04:00Thanks for stopping by, David. I've read all t...Thanks for stopping by, David. I've read all the Sherlock Holmes, but I haven't read all of Poe or Ellery Queen. I really should do that someday. Gigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-37634047787861035192018-10-19T12:35:36.517-04:002018-10-19T12:35:36.517-04:00Thanks, Marla! These are stories I've been wri...Thanks, Marla! These are stories I've been writing for many years now, collected here together for the first time, with a new novelette to lead the collection. It's been fun thinking of different twists for each story. <br /><br />And yes, I love my mom's cool interpretations of the characters and stories! In her paintings, she's best at portraits, which comes through in her illustrations as well. Gigi Pandianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378365974242102657noreply@blogger.com