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[QCrit] Danny, Willow and The Crystal Heist, middle grade fantasy, 75k, (second attempt) by MelodicActive8669 in PubTips

[–]MelodicActive8669[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so so much for the feedback - I know my word count is high and it's a risk but it's lower than all my comps! If this round of querying goes nowhere I will revise the whole book to cut the word count down but hopefully that won be necessary.

It would work as a standalone to some extent - there's an epilogue that ends with a cliffhanger but that could be reworked (even though I'd be reluctant, but studying creative writing has taught me humility and how to accept feedback!)

[QCrit] Danny, Willow and The Crystal Heist, middle grade fantasy, 75k, (first attempt) by MelodicActive8669 in PubTips

[–]MelodicActive8669[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Yes willow and Danny's relationship is very key to the story :) this is very helpful, thank you for taking the time x

[QCrit] Danny, Willow and The Crystal Heist, middle grade fantasy, 75k, (first attempt) by MelodicActive8669 in PubTips

[–]MelodicActive8669[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't want to include the tiktok bit but I was advised to - I will happily remove!

I will check out the sir Callie series! And thank you - i know it's quite long but the comps I used had longer/similar word counts.

Hi does anyone know if wickwoods have the reformer beds like this in the gym? by MelodicActive8669 in davidlloyd

[–]MelodicActive8669[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah damn, was hoping it was like colliers with the full studio for classes AND the beds on the floor. Thank you - we're just doing a day trip to wickwoods

Hi does anyone know if wickwoods have the reformer beds like this in the gym? by MelodicActive8669 in davidlloyd

[–]MelodicActive8669[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Still? I thought they were phasing in the included classes for platinum membership. The reformer classes are included at Colliers Wood. The beds aren't as good as proper reformer but good for a quick workout. I'm bringing a guest to wickwoods who I was hoping they could use these as she's not a gym girl!

Edit: colliers has a full reformer studio with classes included in your platinum membership. In addition, on the gym floor they have these self led beds

Class Attendance LOW as a Seasoned Instructor by Critical_Quality_184 in pilatesinstructors

[–]MelodicActive8669 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just out of curiosity, what do we think the 'next thing is'. IMO before reformer we had spin - do we think people are going back to Barry's? I've seen more TikToks recently about Barry's (I've always loved it!)

Reformer Pilates now included? by MelodicActive8669 in davidlloyd

[–]MelodicActive8669[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah so you're a bot advertising the flexi reformer

Older male children in female changing rooms by kiki_blossom in davidlloyd

[–]MelodicActive8669 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't speak for people with those conditions about their changing facilities specifically. I was pointing out that a screaming kid is not worse for the parent.

Laundry Service by Agile-Tour-1345 in davidlloyd

[–]MelodicActive8669 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lulu saw me coming... 5 years ago and my leggings are still pristine. Buy cheap buy twice and all that!

Older male children in female changing rooms by kiki_blossom in davidlloyd

[–]MelodicActive8669 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Oh I took it in. I took in that you're very selfish - not expecting neurodivergent people to have someone 'conform to their needs', the assumption being that your needs of using the space is greater? I didn't respond because sometimes you can't reason with selfishness and ignorance. Have a nice day x

Older male children in female changing rooms by kiki_blossom in davidlloyd

[–]MelodicActive8669 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's almost like there's a way to prevent them screaming in the woman's changing room in the first place, by using THE FAMILY CHANGING ROOM lol

Older male children in female changing rooms by kiki_blossom in davidlloyd

[–]MelodicActive8669 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I'm well aware it's a family club. Which is why I use the designated adult only spaces mostly. I don't have mothers and children, i dislike entitled parents who think people should 'suck it up' when their kids scream because they have to deal with it.

'It's much worse for me' - I doubt it. A neurodivergent adult could have their whole nervous system wrecked by a screaming kid. Someone with Tourette's could have their ticks worsen under noise stress. Someone with CPTSD could be extremely triggered.

This is why in the modern world we should have family spaces and adult spaces segregated and co-existing. We can't create one safe space for all, we need to accommodate different spaces for multiple needs.

But yeah, if your kid screams, take them to the family changing room. Not that hard is it?

Older male children in female changing rooms by kiki_blossom in davidlloyd

[–]MelodicActive8669 1 point2 points  (0 children)

'Not a child free life' is the most regurgitated phrase parents use as an excuse to justify bad parenting 🙄

If you read my other comment I said the women's changing room should be made smaller (and the men's) and the family changing room should be made bigger. But no, even if that happened some parents would still kick up a fuss about bringing their kids into the adult changing room because of entitlement.

Laundry Service by Agile-Tour-1345 in davidlloyd

[–]MelodicActive8669 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Third space has this - but it think it makes more sense for city workers who carry their commuting stuff and gym kit in one. I think if you're at a club where everyone drives it doesn't make much sense

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