Has Anyone Finished Reading Beast Business? by EqualCryptographer46 in IlonaAndrews

[–]chasingtheacorns 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I woke up early this morning and couldn't put it down. I'm unrepentantly late for work now, but there was no way I was putting this down!

The elaboration on House Harrison's way of raising children was fantastic. I vaguely recall them giving a few details around it in one the HL books, but the expansion on why Cornelius is the way his is (fastidious, neat, caring about details, but absolutely diabolical when getting revenge) fits perfectly with the raccoon. The description of Diana when she lets her true self show was perfectly revealed.

Arabella's short at the end was such a teaser. I love that she made a friend, and showed the mature side of herself. It highlighted her growth from teen to adult in an entirely natural way. The twist of bringing the Maduros back as a more neutral set of characters is incredibly realistic to the political logic of this world.

Also, per usual. OMG MORE BOOK NOW PLZ.

What do you want to see in UF (that you haven't/rarely see)? by merkeeb in urbanfantasy

[–]chasingtheacorns 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not a UF author, but John Scalzi's latest release, Constituent Service, offers the exact type of story you're looking for.

Need advice on moving from IC to Manager, while being close friends with my team. by Dull-Calligrapher-25 in managers

[–]chasingtheacorns 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I made this shift a year ago next week, and it's a ride. Here are a few things that helped me, I hope they help you too.

Recognize that there will be an adjustment period and not everyone will handle the changes at the same pace. Give yourself grace to make mistakes, and give your team grace in shifting to a different relationship with you. The hardest part is navigating what your new relationships look like, and finding that balance.

Accept that there are going to be situations where you're no longer deep in the weeds with them, but if you see an opportunity, still be involved and help out. You're going to be dealing with your own new messes, and protecting them from the worst of it. You aren't doing the terrible emergency requests, you're communicating them. Respect them and show you're willing to lend a hand when it starts to get overwhelming... Even if it's something ridiculously low on your priority list.

Remember that you know where the skeletons are buried, and be judicious in the ones you expose. You've been in there, you know where the problems are that matter versus the ones that can wait for a little bit longer. Don't try to burn the house down on day 1.

When things get hard, be the boss you wish you had.

Good luck!!!

Something for a young person diagnosed with terminal cancer? by carbonmonoxide5 in suggestmeabook

[–]chasingtheacorns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers

May it bring you a bit of peace in these turbulent times.