I think it has to do with feeling like a part of something. I have bought a couple of books here and there because I like supporting indie authors, and don’t mind reading various stages of drafts. One series I really really liked, and another was very unfinished but a good idea.

With tt authors you get the chance to give direct feedback and I think that makes people feel like they had direct influence on something they think is cool. Personally, I don’t give feedback unless specifically asked. That feels too much like unsolicited criticism for me, a non professional editor.

I used to hate colors, especially bright colors and then I fell in love and got married and now I never wear all black. Love is a funny wonderful thing

Yikes. That’s awful. What a bunch of jerks

The movie is so good, I’m so glad they made it! But yeah, super sad. The book is the first time I ever remember learning anything sad about death that felt real and not some foreign concept.

Be warned, I tried to re-read it as an adult and it is very much written for younger readers. Yes, the story is the same beautiful story, but it is 4-5th grade reading level writing. I couldn’t manage to get through it as an adult, even tho I loved it as a kid.

This article does so many things right, it’s refreshing! I caught the video of the request and when the dress arrived, and I’m really happy to see how it turned out 😁