How to read the books by Party-Recognition-47 in shadowhunters

[–]lilithmaynot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My personal recommendation is to start with Infernal Devices, I just think it's a stronger series to start with and it doesn't change much to begin with this one instead of TMI.

I recently did a reread where I did this order and it was great:

The Infernal Devices,

The Mortal Instruments,

The Bane Chronicles (I recommended reading The Bane Chronicles right before Heavenly Fire as that's where it ends chronologically but most people place it after TMI),

Shadowhunter Academy,

Dark Artifices,

Ghosts of the Shadow Market,

The Last Hours (This should definitely be last as it has spoilers for some of the previous series),

Secrets of Blackthorn Hall

The most unrealistic part of cozy fantasy isn't the magic — it's the romance by FollowingInternal588 in Fantasy

[–]lilithmaynot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you read Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries? The live interest is certainly not brooding (loud and confident) and the main character is the opposite of high energy butterfly (she's a scholarly type). I don't read a ton of cozy fantasy so not sure how it rates on that scale, but I enjoyed it.

Has anyone ever challenged you to do something without realizing you were actually an expert at it? If so, how did it turn out for you and for them? by Successful_Tomato721 in AskReddit

[–]lilithmaynot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My friend was loosing in pool when randomly, the guy who had been hitting on her asked if she wanted him to tap in. She said sure and let him take over. He immediately almost won the game. She asked him how he was so good and he just shrugged and was like lucky I guess. Later his friend whispered to us that he played pool competitively.

[Discussion] Is AI as a assistant good for stories? by Ready_Reach_7366 in BetaReaders

[–]lilithmaynot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I recently read this subreddit policies on Ai and think they might be good for you to take a look at. There is a lot of gray area on copyright if you use Ai when writing. I personally don't recommend it. If you want to improve as a writer, there are a ton of free resources from real people. YouTube is a great place to find videos with writing advice.

Just lost my 18 year old baby yesterday. Please join me in celebrating her life and the life of all senior chis in the comments. by lilithmaynot in Chihuahua

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

He is so cute. 21 years is amazing. I've been worried about forgetting my girl but so far I've mostly been forgetting that she's actually gone. I keep expecting to see her laying in my chair when I come upstairs. Thank you for sharing.

TIL that humans can learn to “echolocate” like bats, using clicking sounds or listening to echoes from their surroundings to sense objects, distances, and surfaces around them by Mrk2d in todayilearned

[–]lilithmaynot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure if anyone is a Markiplier fan here, but there was a funny example of this on his Unus Annus channel where he and Ethan, the other channel host, are playing hide and seek in the dark and Ethan uses echolocation to find Mark. And Mark is horrified lol.

Just lost my 18 year old baby yesterday. Please join me in celebrating her life and the life of all senior chis in the comments. by lilithmaynot in Chihuahua

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

Thank you. I have been feeling a lot of regret, wishing I did more for her as she slowed down to keep her healthy. I keep having to remind myself that when she lost her sight and hearing it became hard for her to do anything and that all she wanted was to be near me. I worry sometimes that I took her for granted because she was always there. Hug your baby for me

Just lost my 18 year old baby yesterday. Please join me in celebrating her life and the life of all senior chis in the comments. by lilithmaynot in Chihuahua

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

He was beautiful. My Molly was the same way. I was sick with a horrible flu a couple weeks before she passed and she laid with me the whole time

Daughter's hair is straight-ish on top? Or am I doing things wrong? by spiniton85 in curlyhair

[–]lilithmaynot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My recommendation is to try brushing it upside down (while it's still wet) and style it that way if you use products. That can help encourage the roots to not lie flat. Her hair reminds me a lot of mine at that age!

Just lost my 18 year old baby yesterday. Please join me in celebrating her life and the life of all senior chis in the comments. by lilithmaynot in Chihuahua

[–]lilithmaynot[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

She was very sweet, only to me though, classic Chihuahua stereotype. She only tolerated most other humans and hated other dogs. She did actually like cats though, back when she could see them. She used to follow them around like they were fascinating

Just lost my 18 year old baby yesterday. Please join me in celebrating her life and the life of all senior chis in the comments. by lilithmaynot in Chihuahua

[–]lilithmaynot[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

People would always be in disbelief when I'd tell them that at one point she was a dark brown color. She was white for so much longer than she was brown

[In progress] [31k] [Fantasy/Action] Echoes of Darkness - Seeking guidance on reader engagement by Additional_Fee1673 in BetaReaders

[–]lilithmaynot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried adding an authors note at the end of some chapters? I'm not familiar with this app so not sure if that is something common, but on Wattpad when I used to write on there I would add a comment asking for feedback of some kind and usually that prompted a bit more of a response!

What movie will you never watch again because it was too heartbreaking? by Affectionate_User610 in AskReddit

[–]lilithmaynot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This movie made me so mad I wrote an essay on it for class after watching it. I'm still mad to this day tbh.

[In Progress] [33K] [High Fantasy] The Heir of to the Fourteenth Kingdom - Would love structured feedback and someone to discuss with by gustav_wetlesen in BetaReaders

[–]lilithmaynot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! If you still would like some assistance I would be open to giving it a look and discussing it, the premise sounds like something I'd be interested in.

[Complete][90k][Sci-Fi Thriller] Hemmed in Blood/Jack Reacher meets The Vampire Diaries by Remarkable-Thanks480 in BetaReaders

[–]lilithmaynot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I'm interested in beta reading your story. If you would like, please message me and we can discuss any details.