I enjoy writing that takes a moment and spirals down deep into the emotion involved. Short fiction is a perfect vehicle to obtain a bright flash of light. I enjoy writing flash fiction and short fiction and yes I do try to maintain works down to 500 words or less than 4, 000 words.
I also enjoy writing novels and the discipline it demands. The people or chracters that a writer can learn from and walk with while creating, is an out of body experience. A novel will demand research I didn't even dream of and realizations of facts and times I am so glad to be exposed.