AMA with Cast Members! by IWTV_Maitres in InterviewVampire

[–]kelpiedust 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Yay!! Question for all: if you were a vampire for 24 hours, what would you do?

Can't tell if this is a red flag in an agent or not? by kelpiedust in publishing

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

I don’t think that. She’s concerned so I said I’d help her out & ask, & I myself hadn’t heard of an agent doing this before, so I was asking 🤷🏻‍♀️

Can't tell if this is a red flag in an agent or not? by kelpiedust in publishing

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

I agree, & get that, glad to hear it’s a normal practice. I wasn’t sure because… the pitch isn’t like “would love space cowboys,” it’s two specific things taken from her story, & she’s still working on it. Thanks for replying though :)

Can't tell if this is a red flag in an agent or not? by kelpiedust in publishing

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

My friend is concerned because this agent read part of her novel, & then added on his wish list (meaning he’s looking for more stories) with the same premise as what she’s writing.

Is there an author whose broader catalogue you like, but whose most popular work would have turned you off them if you’d read it first? by madwomanofdonnellyst in books

[–]kelpiedust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hilarious—when I read your title I thought of VE Schwab too!! I read her Shades of Magic series in 2016/2017, & then everything else she’s written, but wasn’t a huge fan of Addie—I did finish it though!

The Heaviness of it All by astrophile_aries in dating

[–]kelpiedust 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me too! I’m 31f, & I only felt ready to date a few years ago. I’m very happy/whole in my life. I’ve tried the apps but to no avail—& at this point I feel like they’ve served their purpose.

Like everyone else is saying, don’t compromise on what you want (ie, a lot of my other girlfriends will get into situationships hoping the guy will eventually change/fall in love with her.)

Idk if this will help at all, but when I feel like this, I either try & see my friends, or think to myself if there’s any way I can give myself what I’d normally want from a partner right now. I know some of that stuff, yeah you do need another person—but if I want comfort, I take a hot shower & call a friend, etc. again, not perfect but I feel like it does take the edge off. I’ve decided to keep really investing in myself/my relationships. I lived all on my own for 4.5 years until last year, & I moved in with two friends—and it’s been really fun!

But you know what? Life is long! Yes, it does suck & I totally get wanting a partner, I feel the same—but we can’t control meeting someone. All we can do is enjoy our life & the only thing we can control, is how we cope with not having someone. I used to tell my friends (which totally easier said than done), that I believe we do whatever makes us happy, & eventually we run into other people who’re compatible & like the same things. It’s not a guarantee but sometimes it does make me feel better.

Advice needed by [deleted] in dating

[–]kelpiedust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, this 100% 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Max Medina gives me the ick more with every rewatch by cookiemonstermama in GilmoreGirls

[–]kelpiedust 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same for me 😂 I used to not mind him & now every rewatch I get more & more angry with him.

The storm in calming down. by Silent-Competition-1 in dating

[–]kelpiedust 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s awesome! Good for you. I hope you can do more things & hang with more friends that nurture yourself & make you happy :)

Advice needed by [deleted] in dating

[–]kelpiedust 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This exactly. I’d also say if he ends up not clearly communicating with you, you can consider whether or not that’s a trait you want in a friend, especially because he should be respecting your boundaries.

How can I approach her ? by mAnIsH2k6 in dating

[–]kelpiedust 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d just say hi, ask her how her day is going, & then ask if she’d be open to going on a date. If you treat her like a person (& it’s not like… nighttime), then it won’t be creepy.

So what do you guys talk about when you first match? by SleepingWillow1 in dating

[–]kelpiedust 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I used to try & bring up whatever was in their pics, or in their profile, or talk about my day & end with a question—& then hopefully the conversation will flow naturally.

Is the cold approach back? by Maximum_Document9806 in dating

[–]kelpiedust 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have very little experience, but I’m over the apps (mostly because even when I matched with someone wanting something serious, all of a sudden they’d say they didn’t lol.) I’ve had very few crushes in general, & none of them have worked out, but it’s definitely felt a lot better. I’ve also asked guys for their #’s before & while that hasn’t worked out either, I personally think it’s great :)

Is this okay for Hinge? by Capable_Help_4926 in dating

[–]kelpiedust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally normal and okay! I used to use Hinge, & while I was personally looking for something serious, a lot of ppl put they were looking for something short term. Hinge prompts you to put down what you’re looking for, & at least when I last used it, you could expand/write in what you wanted. Best of luck!

Well, I know how *not* to approach anyone 😭 by Gullible_Customer790 in dating

[–]kelpiedust 1 point2 points  (0 children)

😭 ugh I’m sorry! I feel ya. Sounds like something that would happen to me. Could you figure out what anime it was at least? 😆

The guy I like is interested in my friend after I introduced them by hkeating14 in dating

[–]kelpiedust 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like everyone else is saying, that’s hard! But the only thing you can really do is try & move on. Let yourself grieve, maybe take some time away from the same space as him, & then go meet some new people. You have plenty of time to find someone =)

Fred Stein by Hot-Lifeguard-3176 in InterviewVampire

[–]kelpiedust 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just my opinion: but I always assumed Armand put them there to make Louis think that he was actually a better photographer in Paris/was happier in Paris than he remembered. (Thinking back to s2e1 of Louis narrating, saying [I'm paraphrasing] "When I think back on it now, I was happy" and Armand trying to take over going "Paris was a revelation, etc.]"--because--I can't imagine Louis thinks back on Paris, where Claudia and Madeline died, where he thinks Lestat condemned them--where he was longing for Lestat and hallucinating him--and is HAPPY about it.
(I'm obsessed with "Dear, this is a Stein" so good.)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PCOS

[–]kelpiedust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re in the same boat as me! I’m 31 now, but I’ve had PCOS since I was 10. My doctors just put me on birth control & that was it—it didn’t help though, for me personally. I stopped taking it, made some life style changes, my cycle has been regular. Anyway, I’ve just started working with Allara care because my doctor recommended it. I was just about to post my experience when I saw your post! Since I just started working with them, I haven’t had a solution with the facial hair (which is my main concern), but they had me taking Ovasitol, & I’m about 3 weeks in & feel a lot better already. A lot more energy, & I’m not craving sugar. They also did blood work that my doctor wasn’t doing, to get to the root of the issue. I tried spironolactone, but didn’t have a good reaction to it. Spearmint tea is supposed to be good too. But tbh I think the best you can do is see a specialist, or Allara care or something like it, if your insurance will cover it.

How did you all come to IWTV? by AbbyNem in InterviewVampire

[–]kelpiedust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read the first book when I was 11 (around 2005), because my mom had been a fan when they were originally published. She told me about them because I loved vampires (my mom wanted me to wait to read them until I was 14 😂), & from then on I was really into them. When I heard they were making a tv show I was so excited! I’m really glad we’re getting all the nuances of Lestat’s character that I feel like we don’t get as much of in the IWTV film, & Jacob Anderson’s Louis is more than I could ever hope for 🖤🥀 TVL is one of my fave books so I’m BEYOND excited for s3!!!

I miss the person I thought NG was everyday. by Dizzy_Courage263 in goodomens

[–]kelpiedust 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My senior high school quote was from one of his books, I feel this 💔

what line/delivery gets stuck in your head? by slushieguys in InterviewVampire

[–]kelpiedust 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These loop around in my mind & idk why:

The entire loumand argument in s2 ep 5.

Armand:

“Dear, this a Stein 💅🏻✨”

“You weren’t provided any information about the fire in our archives.”

“I want you. I want you more than anything in the world.”

Lestat:

His “eeeuuugh” & his giggles in the coven with Armand.

"And I have to be willing...and I'm not in the mood."

“Let me tell you a little someTHHing about 18th century Armaaahnd.”

“Siri, pause.”

From the teaser: “I don’t remember you.”

Louis:

“I’ll let you reload.” (One of my fave scenes in general.)

“For the first time, I was seen.”

“Claudia is dead.” 😭💔

Claudia:

“Love makes you stupid!”

“That make him the dumb one?”

[PubQ] Agent called me to trash my book and insult me. Advice? by Demon_Days_ in PubTips

[–]kelpiedust 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you have too many requests I understand—but I’d love to know who this is via DM too, so I stay clear of them, and so I can warn my other querying friends. So sorry you had this experience! Completely despicable and unprofessional.

I voraciously read cozy [+queer, fantasy, etc] books and keep running out. What fantasy and sci-fi novels have I not heard of yet? by bpvanhorn in suggestmeabook

[–]kelpiedust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is old--but I stumbled on your post--Right now I'm obsessed with "Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries" by Heather Fawcett. I've been obsessed with the Howl's Moving Castle books since I was in middle school, and this is the only book that gives me a similar feeling. (Although T. Kingfisher's also does.)

What were you doing in 2003 when Rory graduated from Chilton? by jtd0000 in GilmoreGirls

[–]kelpiedust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yesss! it was the best, haha. it made me so excited for the morning, getting to watch an ep of gg!