![]() ![]() My full length novels are supposedly "too long" according to some readers, even though they all come in between 90,000 and 100,000 words–a standard length within the historical romance industry. I don't know that there is a way to keep readers happy in terms of length. ![]() ![]() Smashwords, for instance, automatically displays your word count, which I find enormously helpful when viewing short stories. I don't think readers truly understand word counts, but it's something you can try. In the end, it's a personal call for the author. Technically they are all in Novelette territory, but I still label them as short stories, because I know the readers would nitpick if I tried for the higher end of the spectrum. I have a short story series out at the moment that runs anywhere from 7,500-11,000 words each. I love your books, they are great, quick, YA reads that keep you interested. It's not your fault if the reader doesn't understand those standards. There are set standards within genres (as defined by those who hand out awards) as to what constitutes a short story, novelette, novella, novel. You just kind of have to take those lumps as they roll in, because you won't please everyone. "Hours to read" won't work either, because everyone reads at different rates. ![]()
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