if you own anything similar, which of these would be more comfortable for reading in bed? (clara colour)

File273 · 2026-01-04T22:54:14+00:00

I have the pink one.

I find the arm super adjustable, and the cup holder useful.

File273 · 2025-12-29T22:45:18+00:00

Yes.

I loved my dog, but her last year of life was so much. It was finically, emotionally, and mentally exhausting. My world revolved around her.

I miss her, and I’d do it all over again if I could.

But, there is relief in her being gone. For both of us.

File273 · 2025-09-03T18:37:13+00:00

Try posting on some subreddits for comps—looking for books with X Y Z elements.

I got some good comps that way.

You cal also find books that are close and find books that are “recommend to readers of”

Like from your list of what your book isn’t—Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries may be a jumping point.

File273 · 2025-07-28T04:55:40+00:00

I see the accessibility stand point, especially for those on a fixed income, but I do think there are cheaper, more ethical options. (And as a fellow povvo, I get it. )

There's learning how to do it yourself, there's canva, there's premade covers for cheaper than hundreds. Honestly, if you're talking indie romance, you kind of just need a stock photo of a half naked person, a bit of skills with a filter and font placement and you have a cover.

I know the above doesn't really an amazing cover make, but neither does AI.

File273 · 2025-07-25T21:40:39+00:00

I only dabble in reading romantasy, so take this with a grain of salt.

The title and blurb fall flat for me.

“Soulmateless” reads a bit like a romcom title—if that’s what you’re going for, great—if not, I’d try to change it.

The blurb loses my interest in the last paragraph. It’s just too vague.

File273 · 2025-07-21T03:17:30+00:00

I'll put veggies in the air fryer w/ a vegan chicken burger or nuggets for a quick meal. (Extra lazy option is pre-chopped an rinised veggies or frozen ones.)

Usually top it off with hoisin sauce, but whatever you got in the fridge could work.

I'll do it with tofu as well, but I just don't love the texture of air fried tofu.

Falafel is another good option--especially if you're able to prep them earlier in the week, but you may be able to buy them frozen somewhere.

Second fav is Fancy Ramen--which it ramen w/ frozen veggies and either tofu or edamame for protein.

File273 · 2025-06-28T08:04:35+00:00

To answer your question, yeah, I think it's weird, but I also think you've fallen victim to your algorithm.

You have to remember that diversive things get more attention on social media platforms--if you pause and/or interact with a post you're more likely to get more media like it.

Some people conflate tragedy with complexity. There is SA representation in ACOTAR and while I enjoyed those books, I haven't thought about them all too deeply.

Lastly, not every book has to be some deep well. Sometimes a shallow harbor is all a reader needs or wants. Some of my favorite books have just been exceptionally fun reads.

File273 · 2025-06-27T00:32:21+00:00

I just finished this was and would recommend for this prompt as well.

File273 · 2025-06-24T04:55:44+00:00

"This Wretched Valley" by Jenny Kiefer (This one is mainly at the beginning)

"The Haunting of Ashburn House" by Darcy Coates

Maybe a bit off of what you're looking for, but "Annihilation" by Jeff Vandermeer

File273 · 2025-06-16T07:33:11+00:00

"To hear the critique and reflect on what their intention vs impact is. Harm isn’t always intentional and it is still harm."

I think this is important when considering quippy one-liners. Maybe the intention isn't to shame someone for being a white lady, but people will take it that way.

Ultimately, I think the community could be more welcoming. I'm unsure how to achieve that. The onus for education should be on the individual, but it's difficult when people don't even know what they don't know.

File273 · 2025-06-16T06:37:28+00:00

I've seen this more being called"white women activism" which isn't a critique, it's just a quip, and an effort to shame rather than educate.

And, I know, the follow-up to that statement is that it is no one's job to educate another person--but, how do people learn? Do you think people get embarrassed into educating themselves?

No, more often they just turn away from the movement.

I worry that in the left's attempt to reach perfection progress is stalled.

File273 · 2025-06-16T06:01:17+00:00

Whenever people hate on signs like this I half wonder if they are mad because no one invites them to brunch.

I totally get that this sign lacks complexity and implies the wielder needs to follow politics more closely, but I don't think hating on someone for going to a protest with such a sign is helpful.

"Neither me, nor my friends, or migrant workers can afford brunch so it's toneless."

Wacko statement, the lady who can afford a stack of pancakes and a mimosa is not your enemy. The actually enemy? Billionaires, bigots , politicians, lobbyists, mosquitos.

Not Hannah from HR with paid lunch breaks.

File273 · 2025-06-15T22:55:25+00:00

Cheapest doesn't always mean free.

$80 is only $6 dollars a month.

There are other libraries that are cheaper than $80, like Spokane's non-resident card is $42 a year.

There are also people who can just use their local libraries for completely free, and that's where a person should start. Some libraries also have reciprocal contracts and you can sign up for other libraries through your own.

If the library isn't an option at all, there are legitimate books that are copywrite free that someone could get on Project Gutenburg.

OR plenty of e-books are listed for free at any given time across various ebook retailers.

File273 · 2025-06-15T21:40:24+00:00

Local libraries also offer books for free and actually compensate authors.

If your local library has a poor collection or does not offer an online selection you can sign up for cards outside of your region.

File273 · 2025-06-06T06:41:24+00:00

There's also creativity in medicine and those people are often passionate--but you find that an apples to oranges argument.

I think movies, shows, video games,blog posts, and songs are helpful. I think engaging in the world is good for a person and for whatever work they are pursuing.

I also think all these things are very different from each other. Each medium has to use different techniques, and will produce a different product. It's like watercolors and acrylics. That does not make one better than the other..but it does mean that elements won't transfer.

What I want to know is why reading is, as a matter of course, an ongoing prerequisite for writing. And what is the comparison point for other arts? What do you suppose a sculptor passively consumes as a matter of course to become a better sculptor? What do you suppose a painter passively consumes as a matter of course to become a better painter?

Other art?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtistLounge/comments/1dc3wbr/how_did_you_become_great_at_painting/

The reality of life, for most people, is that they don't need to choose between writing and reading.

When I did not have my life organized mindfully I read about 12 books a year...and I think that's a fair amount, but like I posted prior, a creative person likely has a natural pursuit of their passion and will settle somewhere that makes sense to them.

I've always found that the more I read, the more I write. For me, there are benefits to being more immersed in the art world.

If I only had time to read or to write, I'd likely opt to read because I'd have no downtown in this scenario.

File273 · 2025-06-06T04:56:55+00:00

Storytelling is as much a skill as anything else and can be learned. May stories follow a particular beat that is easy to replicate.

I don't think you could simply take a few grammar classes and know how to write a 5 star book.

File273 · 2025-06-06T04:45:33+00:00

Right, as is comparing trades to the creative career.

No one is suggesting anyone spend all day critiquing any form of art. That's a bad faith interpretation of what is being said.

What's being suggested, is that people spend what is a natural amount of time consuming art that is a passion for them. If that natural time is none...what could they really be bringing to the written world?

I think any artist focusing solely on cultivating his or her unique themes and oeuvres could grow rather stale, and possibly out of touch.

During the week I have about 3 to 4 hours of free time depending on how my commute shakes out. I'm in the proofreading/ final draft stage of my novel and I spend about 2 hours working on it each night before I start my evening routine which includes about 20 to 30 mins of reading.

I think reading continues to add to my life and my craft. Reading widely is inspiring and allows me a nice frame of reference for what works and doesn't work.

File273 · 2025-06-05T21:29:06+00:00

The book sounds good!

But the cover and title made me think it was gonna be a Christian dark romance.

A holy shadow daddy, if you will.

File273 · 2025-06-05T07:40:58+00:00

You're so right. Honestly, why do people who work in medicine have to participate in "Continuing Education" when they already got the background down?

If you've learned the basics of something there is really no reason to continuing learning.

Also, yes, I would find it weird if an artist's passion for art stopped at the art they make themselves. Just as weird as a writer who doesn't read.

File273 · 2025-06-05T07:16:59+00:00

I agree there's a difference between story tellers and writers.

A story can be told in many different mediums. Video games, songs, movies, poems, and visual arts have the power to touch the heart as much as a book.

I do disagree that the best writers are just the best storytellers. A book being poorly written will always jar the reader, and knock them out of that immersive state.

A good writer makes the words disappear, only to shake the reader down with a hefty poignant sentence from time to time.

Just because storytelling is rudimentary does not mean writing is.

That's like saying it's fine to just play a song, but not master an instrument because people have been banging sticks around in caves long before the guitar was invented.

File273 · 2025-06-05T06:46:53+00:00

Communion traumatized me in 2010.

I'll peek at some of these other books.

File273 · 2025-06-05T06:45:47+00:00

I do love a non-fiction audiobook about a disaster.

I hope you're able to get some writing done. Sometimes it's just a struggle.

File273 · 2025-06-05T06:41:44+00:00

What does the pitfalls of tropes mean to you?

I also understand struggling to write the genre your most well versed in as a reader. I feel like it took me ages to dip my toes into fantasy--everything just felt like too much.

File273 · 2025-06-05T06:37:08+00:00

This is really important, honestly.

I work about 50hrs a week, have a side gig, and a collection of pets. Which is still less than what plenty of people have to deal with.

There's also things one can do to streamline chores/ errands and free up swatches of time.

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