@a5be4575 

Me, but we seem to be the minority here this morning. 🤷 

 @3d99ee43 

She obviously wants to be tutted? 

 @91f7a9d2 

It's just so horrible 😔 Glad your family is okay 

 @66e742bb 

I know. It's getting harder to find decent shows to watch. I've been binge watching science videos lately. 🤣 At least they gave Sense8 a 2-hour series finale, unlike most of the shows. I am kind of used to seeing my favorites cancelled, unfortunately. 😔 

 @7ccb675f 

I write (or edit) pretty much every day, regardless and I've not noticed a difference in output/time spent. If I'm happy it makes me happier and if I'm sad it cheers me up. 

 @df298e92 @ae0b092a @b2e37e2e @ab4225d3 

Seems easier just to buy ebooks 😆 

 @66e742bb 

Another really good one on Netflix (which they cancelled after 1 season, of course 🤬 ) is "The Bastard Son and the Devil Himself." They later retitled it "Half Bad," which I think is the title of the book it's based on. I've watched it a few times. 

 @66e742bb 

Sense8? Well, hell, now I have to read your book 😀 That's one of my all-time favorites & a comfort rewatch. Currently trying to figure out how I can dump Netflix but still have access to that show. 

 @d47a3784

Lovely girl ❤ Sounds like she had a great life. That is an impressive age but, still, we can never get enough time with them. 😔 Sorry for your loss. ⚘ 

 @b2ab0244

I like it 😁
@2433bcdf 

 @ce78dee8 @9f1caa36 

If my books ever earn back their editing costs I will feel I have "made it." 🤣 

 @9f1caa36 

I queried because I thought I had to, but my heart was never in it. Self-publishing has been so much more satisfying. 

 @2a9a6bfb 

Interesting question. 

 @ce78dee8 @7b682b86 

Teen was always my favorite kid age. They have such a fresh outlook and I found them fun to be around. 

 @8b01cb79 

At first, I wanted to concentrate on one thing at a time, since I was new at it. Later, when I thought about it, I decided normal paper books wouldn't be "on brand" for me. I write extremely tree-huggy books. I am researching companies that offer treeless paper, so I might do that someday. I'll probably do audiobooks next, whenever I can afford that. 

 @8be811f1 

But ... but ... 🐺 😭 

It was a good ending overall. Satisfying in many ways. 

 @652027ff 

What a great friend. 😍 Sorry about your tree 😔 

 @b7ab5d68

Just think. There used to be giant ones 😁 

 @b7ab5d68 

I think I've visited every writer friend's website on here at one time or another. I've got a bunch bookmarked for when I finally pull my head from my own work & start seriously reading again. 😊 

 @b7ab5d68 

I've seen it! 😀 

 @d47a3784 

That's true. 😀 

 @21149f3e 

Yeah, it's the only personal social account I have left. I maintain it cause the majority of my friends & family are there. I check it once a day. What gets me is that the people laughing seemed otherwise decent & intelligent. Only one commenter understood & added to my caution, plus called out people laughing. The rest equated it with the zombie BS. I guess I've gotten spoiled by Mastodon & the good, informed people here. 

 @2a9a6bfb 

In this case, the majority appeared simply clueless. It's sad because, odds are, they all know someone in that situation. 😔 

 @ce78dee8 @5a43dd67 

I suppose that's a good thing, but I wish my brain wouldn't do it when I'm trying to get to sleep. 🤪 

 @b2ab0244 

That is sad 😔 

 @21149f3e @7b682b86 

Oh dear, that is rough. But he must have seen something in it to request it in the first place. There are all sorts of reasons why he might have decided to pass. Though I think ghosting is rude, particularly with a full request. 😡 

 @2a9a6bfb @7b682b86 @21149f3e 

True 🤣 It's just that I'd be eternally wondering which category my book fell into. It's hard enough to keep up the confidence, you know? 😆

I am hesitant to call any book "bad," as they obviously appeal to some readers. It's a matter of taste, 9 times out of 10, and this book didn't do it for me. 

 @9f1caa36 

Oh yeah, I forgot to include seasons in my answer. I use these as well. 

 @b2ab0244 @7ccb675f 

Yeah, I'm not sure if any author can help inserting their worldview here and there. I try to balance it somewhat by having characters express different viewpoints. Many of them turn out to be villains 🤣 though not all. For example, I acknowledge a deep-seated anti-religion bias, so I made a point of creating a couple of characters who espouse the best of that worldview, and sometimes live it. 

 @5bb3243a 

🤣 That article is so true! 

 @357d420c

It sounds such a boring life, to never question or investigate anything. I wonder what they consider "more productive." 

 @014f8e7c

I have a tavern that appears in all my Modern Age stories that is every character's favorite. All sorts of things have happened there. 

 @50dd0c9c

Thank you! I hope so too 😁 

 @bade302b

I know. I think most people in the US only pay for it to get other prime services, like quicker delivery, and view the video portion as extra. At least that's how I wound up with it. They do have their own content, most recently Wheel of Time. The Expanse was one of my favorite shows ever. 

 @bade302b

That part is on Paramount which started their own service not so long ago and no longer give free access to any of the Star Treks. It's like $10, maybe $12 a month to subscribe over here. 

 @12a6a83f

I'm sorry to hear this. It is a lovely yard. 

 @9f1caa36 

Wow, you do keep busy! I'm impressed 😀 Congratulations on the "FINAL" version of the book. That's always a good feeling. 

 @0455d417 

Absolution? It's a weird space where some people seem to feel guilty when they hear I'm vegetarian. I don't judge anyone else's dietary choices. I would prefer they opted for more humane options than factory farm meat, but I'm not the boss of anyone. They are always surprised when I tell them I do not miss meat. I  went gluten free at a doctor's suggestion--now that is food I do miss! Fresh bread 🥺 

 @4622a14c 

The one thing I will never claim is that I was a "great mother." I blundered through. They seem to appreciate it, somehow. My oldest told me once that I was always there for him. I was fortunate to have such a screwy schedule I managed to carve out times to do things at home, including cook (and teach them to cook.) There wasn't anyone else to support them so what can you do? Explains why I never got my book done till my 60s. 🤣 

 @754d2f63 @70356141 @134318c2 

Yep, my date was 66yrs and 6mos, which I just reached. My job folded when covid hit and never came back (fortunately my husband still works,) leaving me to find contract work when I could. I decided to embrace my retirement and claim my benefits. Not like there are a lot of companies lining up to hire a woman in her 60s. I have my little book biz which may make me a bit of supplemental income. 

 @0455d417 

I suppose I should try multiple POVs sometime. 😀 

 @29812640 

I'm leery of spending money I don't have. I am thinking of springing for a Kobo Plus ad at some point, which might alert those readers that my series exists. It's only $50 which I could handle. I don't think I'd ever do Amazon or FB ads as those seem like a money sink. I'm like you in that I prefer to spend my time writing. My budget is more for editing, cover art, etc--production costs. 

 @21149f3e @7b682b86 

The last book I DNF was back when I was querying & trying to work out comps. I found a book repped by an agent I was considering submitting to which was "kind of sort of" close to my work. It didn't come in ebook so I had to buy the paperback. The plot was interesting, but the characters were so shallow I just couldn't get into the story. The book is still sitting in the back of my closet. I never queried that agent as I'd have felt bad if she'd liked my book 🤣 

 @9f1caa36 

I have one FB account I've had for years because most friends/family can't seem to figure out or bother with anything else. Also, the RV park I live in maintains a group, as does the town. Every other social media account I have are author accts. I only actually use 2 of them but maintain a presence on others with my website in my bio (and, in one case, my Masto ID.)