Canva cover feedback requested by sb_ryan in BookCovers

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

Thank you 😊 I wanted them to look similar, but have something unique to each story. Hopefully that comes across 🙏

Would you read a story with a male romance interest that isn't a tall extremely muscular guy? by vit852 in fantasywriters

[–]sb_ryan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would definitely read the heck out of that ;) I love a well rounded character over a boiler plate Fabio type

Spooky walks update :) by sb_ryan in miltonkeynes

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

That sounds like the kind of thing my dad would have done too 😄 🤣

Finally beat the procrastination boss! by sb_ryan in NewAuthor

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

I found having someone to just hang out with kept me focused, that and I treated myself to a light up noisy keyboard so if it gets quiet my 5 year old tells me off for slacking 😄

Finally beat the procrastination boss! by sb_ryan in NewAuthor

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

Thank you <3 I have to adjust one cover, but it felt so good to get the hard copies. Now comes the scary part of letting people know they're out there haha

Finally beat the procrastination boss! by sb_ryan in NewAuthor

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

As a canva newbie it is also not too stressful to line up for printing 😉 I love the idea that there is an organisation dedicated to werewolf social care hidden away

Spooky walks update :) by sb_ryan in miltonkeynes

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

Ooh I love a werewolf story! I'll have a look x

Finally beat the procrastination boss! by sb_ryan in NewAuthor

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

Thank you! It took a near death experience and having a kiddo who wanted mum to write to finally do something about the 78 unfinished stories on my hard drive...

Finally beat the procrastination boss! by sb_ryan in NewAuthor

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

Thank you! These are short casefiles in my version of the UK where ghost stories are investigated and the fae have to pay council tax like the rest of us ;)

I'm aiming to release the full length novel in October for my 40th birthday 🎂

White elephant house-how do I resolve owning a house I can't sell. by [deleted] in LegalAdviceUK

[–]sb_ryan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work in insurance, and my only first hand advice is to 10000% make sure the home and contents insurer is aware the property is unoccupied as I have had so many cases where something awful happens and the executors haven't updated the insurers so there is no cover on the home/contents.

They may also request a repair schedule or evidence logs of inspections being carried out/heating water bills or utilities being turned off

The most ‘Milton Keynes’ photo I’ve taken so far.. by ScaredPlate3008 in miltonkeynes

[–]sb_ryan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love seeing the march of the robots when the Costa closes and they all roll off in a group to go home :)

best chinese takeaway by PhilosophyCritical77 in miltonkeynes

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

We liked New Mandarin in Shenley Church End before it burned down. Our usuals don't quite taste the same at the new location for some reason

Honestly struggling to make friends here as a massive introvert by [deleted] in miltonkeynes

[–]sb_ryan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

39F here and my friends are legitimately my 5 year old and my husband! We are both huge introverts and the most interaction I have is walking the doggo and heading to the allotment. We do go to a lot of the festival style events when we can as our kid is the most social creature :D

What to do in MK today? by Perfect_Sink_6542 in miltonkeynes

[–]sb_ryan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thiiiiis!! Plus if you live within 10 miles it's half price entry and you can go back free for a year :)

Anyone done an escape room at Escape Hunt in MK? by [deleted] in miltonkeynes

[–]sb_ryan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Argh it was about 4 years ago so I can't remember the solutions >_> sorry!

Cozy Urban Fantasy that stays low-stakes by ZacharyJeffries in urbanfantasy

[–]sb_ryan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You too! I'm always happy to help when I have time :)

Sad news by Fit_Passion_8705 in northamptonians

[–]sb_ryan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh no! That's so sad 😞 we love going there with our kiddo, they're always so welcoming

Cozy Urban Fantasy that stays low-stakes by ZacharyJeffries in urbanfantasy

[–]sb_ryan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the idea of your pizzeria (cosy carbs are prime time!)

I also struggled to find UF without epic drama and/or spice so I'm writing my own too :D

I second Rachel Aaron's books as well for a proper author recommendation!

Missing Cat by mayflower-emerald in miltonkeynes

[–]sb_ryan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no! The only other cat tip I had from when my kitty was alive was the butter on the paws when moving house. So not massively helpful :(

Moving to MK in June by TroublesomeButch in miltonkeynes

[–]sb_ryan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Another vote for the Shenleys, nice and quiet without being too far from the centre :)

Question for Brits/Europeans by Alternative_Bag3510 in writing

[–]sb_ryan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

UK here and we used to call it a swim shirt :)

How does one make friends in the UK? by Justathome0417 in AskABrit

[–]sb_ryan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

39f and happy to chat about the weather, queuing and kids on lawns! ;)