The uneven, and sometimes baffling judging will do that.
Good luck.

Most likely, I have for years.

And wonderful words they were.

Just saw you tonight at NJPAC and was very excited to hear your pitch for your nights in NYC later this month.
Was a very entertaining evening, thanks for coming out for your fans on such a dismal evening.

Agreed 100%, but where was the outrage before Hamas murdered hundreds?
It should never have gotten to the point that such a barbaric act was needed for the world to wake up to the Palestinian problem. Now, backing them is impossible without forgiving Hamas.

Do you still sign copies of yours and put them back on the shelf?

I’m re-watching Lost a was just thinking a similar thing.
Half the characters would have brain damage by now.

I was just thinking the same thing.

I read a reply to a similar question that the total word count should be roughly novel length. 50-100k, but I’m no expert on the subject.
I do agree 10-15 sounds like a good number to shoot for.
Good luck.

Taking a short that placed second in a comp and expanding it to novel length.
I believe it’s got the bones and heart to tell a longer tale.