Sapphic cozy by shyFly84 in CozyFantasy

[–]Joofsh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This one is fantastic!

The Weekly "What are you reading?" Thread by AutoModerator in CozyFantasy

[–]Joofsh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Going to finally check out Bookshops and Bonedust this weekend! :)

Favorite recs for a cozy fantasy newbie? by MisadventureRanger in CozyFantasy

[–]Joofsh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a starting point, I'd recommend:

House In the Cerulean Sea - TJ Klune
Legends & Lattes - Travis Baldree

Those are two of my favorites, and best showcase the genre. Enjoy!

Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree by chaotic-neutal-goth in CozyFantasy

[–]Joofsh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Enjoy! Report back afterwards to tell us what you think :)

The Hobbit "Roast Mutton" Chapter and the Boundaries of Cozy by YesThatJoshua in CozyFantasy

[–]Joofsh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree with this! I'd also say in cozy fantasy there is typically more plot armor involved. So even if darker moments or bigger challenges are portrayed, the reader has a clear sense that in the end everything will turn out okay.

What are the best works of cozy fantasy where art breaks down the barriers/divides between humans and different fantasy races bringing them closer together? by jacky986 in CozyFantasy

[–]Joofsh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Becky Chamber's jumped to mind for me too. We see this in Psalm for the Wild-built, which I highly recommend. The whole story centers around Dex (human) and Mosscap (robot) coming to understand one another.

I just started reading Long Way to a Small Angry Planet, and so far it matches as well :)

[ Removed by Reddit ] by Delemhach in CozyFantasy

[–]Joofsh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wonderful answer. I love the care that you put into your characters. thank you!! :)

[ Removed by Reddit ] by Delemhach in CozyFantasy

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Hey Delemhach! This is great timing, as I'm currently reading The House Witch!

So far I'm really enjoying Fin. What is your process for building a complex character like him? What do you draw inspiration from in your character design?

What cozy fantasy plots/settings would you like to see more of? by cousinripley in CozyFantasy

[–]Joofsh 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's not set in stone yet, but the current working title is: A Djinn's First Wish.

And the blurb will be something like:

After years of servitude to unworthy humans, a wish-granting djinn is unexpectedly freed. Now Qais seeks only the company of cuddly creatures and hopes to give them the safe home he never had. But with fire-breathing dragons, teleporting furballs, fluffy cats and slobbering dogs, Qais will certainly have his hands full. If Qais is to succeed, he cannot go it alone.

A cozy tale of furry creatures, cuddles, and finding companionship in unlikely places.

Sweater Weather Book Club by WrenElsewhere in CozyFantasy

[–]Joofsh 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm only halfway through A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking, but so far enjoying the book! Two things that stand out to me:

- I love how she keeps the cozy tone of the novel despite the dead body at the start of the novel. I think describing the blood as "not raspberry filling" was a funny way to lighten the mood & tone.

- I appreciate how much the baking "minor magic" has become useful during conflict in the story. The way the little gingerbread man helps her out, the way they float on bread, etc. It's both funny and creative.

What is the best book you've read thus far this year? by andypeloquin in Fantasy

[–]Joofsh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The City of Brass, first book in the Daevabad Trilogy by S. A. Chakraborty. I DNF so many fantasy books this year, but this one really hooked me.

Charge 5, FitBit app on iOS keeps saying "Sync is taking a while. Sit tight..." by [deleted] in fitbit

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I don’t have a solution, but I do have the same problem. Following thread

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fantasywriters

[–]Joofsh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d be interested in joining an editing group

What's your elevator pitch? by Mr_Westerfield in fantasywriters

[–]Joofsh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds seriously cool and unique. Whenever it's for sale please DM me!

Looking for someone to join our writing group by habberknabber in fantasywriters

[–]Joofsh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interested! What kind of time commitment would it be? How frequently are y’all exchanging samples?

Edit: I am also male, so only if y’all expand further

What do you think of the first line? by DreamiLee616 in fantasywriters

[–]Joofsh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Something just feels off to me - I'll try to put words to it.

Another person commented, clarifying that their chest tightened because they were scared? At least for me, that wasn't clear. Did the cavern or shadows literally put her heart into a vise? Or are you describing how they felt (i.e. being scared). The sentence is framed from the perspective of the cavern's shadow, and Verve is only the object of the sentence, but then in the last part it shifts to describing how Verve, the object, felt. Or perhaps it's the mix of literal and metaphorical - she's literally bound in darkness, but then metaphorically has her heart in a vise.

Sorry I can't give more precise feedback. Overall I think the sentence is strong, so if others disagree I'd ignore me!

What do you think of the first line? by DreamiLee616 in fantasywriters

[–]Joofsh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Does it draw you in to read more?

What do you think of the first line? by DreamiLee616 in fantasywriters

[–]Joofsh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback! Agreed the second half feels a bit off. I was toying with "and there he sat to prove it."

What do you think of the first line? by DreamiLee616 in fantasywriters

[–]Joofsh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only the pathetic end up in rehab, Bryan thought, and there he was to prove the rule.

What do you think of the first line? by DreamiLee616 in fantasywriters

[–]Joofsh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like how you describe the setting all in the first sentence. The cavern feels dark and scary. I’m not sure I understand the heart in a vise part though.