@@TheAnglishTimes I’m so glad! 😀

@@danainslie1731 Thank you for listening and for the comment, Dan! I’m glad you enjoyed the deep dive into Eric’s latest album. 😊

Hornet EP imminent.

Actually, INFJ is supposedly the rarest type! :o But I too have met/interacted with a lot of INFJs. And I think this could be due to a few factors... First off, the kind of person who would WANT to take a personality test or spend time thinking about MBTI is more likely to be an INFJ than a lot of other types. ISTJs and ESTJS are (supposedly) the most common, but they likely wouldn't be interested in MBTI the way an INFJ might be. Obviously, I'm generalizing here, but the point is: I don't think the population sample of those who discuss MBTI is a neutral one. Second off, I think a lot of self-identifying INFJs are actually INFPs. Many times I've intereacted with someone who says they are an INFJ, but, to me, they appear to be an INFP. I notice this because the difference between these two types, even though it's just one letter, is massive. But often times, people don't learn the types, and just go by the letters. Of course, it's not a hard science, so who knows if the INFJ really is the rarest or how common it is? Sorry for my ramble! All this said, I am not surprised that you are an INFJ as well, because we have so many things in common. XD<3

@@authormdluna no thats completely understandable! i also think other things factor in with it too, im neurodivergent as well so i wonder if that maybe has a play in what personalities people are. im not the stereotypical analytical, super logical autistic person for example, but i am sometimes, i also have trauma that makes me people pleasing or assess situations by feelings, because of past experiences, ive learnt that, its not really a "gut instinct" its more of a trauma response, so i do think its interesting that it might be all correlated, ya know? but you are right, if people dont do the test, how is the results showing who is the more "common" personality when you dont have enough data, certain type of people might be more drawn to do it than others. i wonder why they think they are INFJ vs INFP, i guess its planning vs going with the flow, you would think people would be like yeah i go with the flow, vs planning things? its interesting. or they dont really know what the types mean like you said so true!! i think i tend to gravitate towards similar people, so it would be interesting to know what my friends personalities are, if they are similar. it makes me wonder if my best friend will do it cuz he had one person say it was stupid so hes like nope i wont do it, so i wonder how many people are that easily persuaded hahahaha, but i mentioned that its more for fun than anything else and he said he might do it. hes got ADHD and is most likely autistic so it would be interesting to see what his is, due to the ADHD side of things, if it affects things. he is also very creative, hes an artist and quite introverted but more sociable than me, so hes similar but very different - he is more go with the flow, where as im very scheduley haha. so it be interesting to see what he ends up being.

@@forestdeerling YES! 100%! I feel you so hard on everything you said about the gut feeling vs. trauma response... it's something I am still working out for myself... I think sometimes people think that 'P' types HAVE to be extremely messy and disorganized and unplanned. They definitely don't have to be on the extreme end of that spectrum, especially because organization is a skill you can learn. And likewise, I've met plenty of INFJs who are quite messy. I used to be extremely messy and go-with-the-flow, and then I became extremely organized and scheduled. But now I'm kind of trying 'unlearn' some of that and have more a balance between schedule/routine/structure/order and playfulness/spontaneity. XD In the past, I have tend to gravitate towards similar people... and I still do feel at home with those types... but in more recent years, I love meeting types that are different from me. ESFPs, especially. I love hanging out with ESFPs. We're polar opposites, but I feel they always bring out a more fun-loving side of me, and I feel I bring out a more introspective side of them.

Thank you for sharing! I've never understand people who try to dissuade you from the thing you want to do... Claiming short stories are where it's at and that you shouldn't write novels... it's silly advice... it's a bit like telling a basketball player that they should play soccer. XD And thank you! I am glad I returned to the story too. :D

Ooooo yes same! When drafting The Fisherman and the Mermaid, I was spending a loooot of the time at the beach. Food poisoning??? That’s horrible! Get well soon, please 🖤❤️‍🩹 Weather is one of my favourite things to write about too! And the changing of the seasons!

@@authormdluna im glad you understand!! <3 thank you, im all better now luckily, but oof it was a rough week haha. definitely! :3 . has the seasons started changing for you yet? it is here!

It’s funny how when I’m feeling ‘on track’ with my reading, I’m usually falling behind in my writing, and vice versa! Although lately, I’ve been finding a better balance between the two.

Thank you :D

Absolutely. Both/all methods of getting the words down are valid. I discovery wrote my first book, and I wrote the first draft really quickly... but I wrote myself into a lot of plot-holes... so when writing the sequel, I want to have somewhat of a outline, to avoid being in a situation again where I once again have to do five (plus) rounds of developmental editing. I am hoping to outline the book and do some of the work I would do in developmental editing in outlining. But we will see how it goes, because naturally I am a discovery writer, and I totally agree with you that you never really know how it's going to go. What genre(s) do you write?

@@authormdluna I write paranormal romance, and horror. And have a bad tendency to blend the two! But I have a lot of fantasy elements, and soft magic systems, and all this other weird stuff I throw in. Lots of anime/manga influences.

@@TheDarqProject13 Ooo awesome! Have you published? The idea of paranormal romance and horror mixed together sounds awesome. Why is that a 'bad tendency'? :o

@@authormdluna I self pubbed the first book in a vampires-with-a-twist series almost two months ago! And it may not be a "bad" tendency, but it's definitely not a conventional genre blend. Although from growing up in the 90's... Maybe mixing the two makes more sense than I realized.

@@TheDarqProject13 Oh, cool! What is it called? I think mixing and matching is what makes creativity and art fun :D

I know - it was such a treat when she passed these on to me. Awesome! Thank you! I enjoy making them and I want to do more in the future. Cozy Autumn writing vlogs coming soon(ish)... :D

@@authormdluna such a lucky duck! yay cant wait hehehe. i miss autumn so much! i know im still technically in winter but its been a pretty warm 2nd half of winter so it makes me long for autumn (also seeing people post early "fall"/halloween stuff online isnt helping haha)

@@forestdeerling Oof, yes, I know what you mean. January-February is the worst for me, as that is late Winter here.

@@authormdluna i hope you enjoy the autumn and the end of summer as much as you can! i think i have opposite SAD - summer is horrible, i hate it so much. but then again australia is basically on fire every summer so its understandable haha.

Thank you for listening/reading! <3 That's how I always heard his voice in my head lol. And thank you! My partner and I are currently tracking vocals for a collaborative album. ^_^ This one definitely has a grim ending, but it also sets up some stuff for The Sun and Moon Saga, and there may not be the end of the story - but I will say no more! XD

@@authormdluna you are most welcome ^^ . aw thats so cool! oooo cant wait to read what that means 👀

@@forayjumpman Same! Not writing a story is truly the worst torture.

Btw I ordered your book and now it’s sitting in my TBR pile 😁

@@authormdluna Fantastic! Good luck. Mwa ha ha ha ha. MWA HAHAHAHA.

@@forayjumpman What’s with the evil laugh? Should I be nervous? 😅

@@authormdluna Oh … you’ll see.😏😏😏

Thank you! This one was really fun to make :D

Sometimes! For a long time, I felt like it 'didn't count as reading', because of things certain people had said to me... but through the years, I am getting more into this world of visual story-telling! (Obviously, I do not agree with the idea that it doesn't count as reading.) Wait - the next Nevermoor book comes out April 2025? Did it get delayed? I think I will have to (re)watch that movie as I embark on drafting this novel. I think I saw it as a kid... but i don't rmemeber.

@@authormdluna oh wow, yeah im glad you are getting more into the visual story telling!!! theres so many beautiful graphic novels, manga and picture books that are worth reading yeah, it was meant to come out this september but jessica posted on insta about a week ago its been delayed until april 2025! oh noice! enjoy! have you ever seen "hook"? i havent but hoping too soon when i can get a copy of it.

@@forestdeerling It will be worth the wait, I'm sure! Maybe that was the one I saw... if not, I should watch that one too! 'Get your hands on a copy of it'... do you prefer to watch physical DVDs, VHSs, etc.?

@@authormdluna definitely :) yeah, let me know how you find it :) oh i mean like a dvd from the libary haha. but i usually prefer streaming services though, but i hate when they remove things! so its like i have to look at the library or find a dvd second hand/at the store (depending on how old the movie/tv show is). what do you prefer?

I completely understand, as I have similar feelings. There's nothing I can imagine dedicating my life to aside from creative work. I am 100% committed to my writing, and hopefully one day I will be able to pay myself through that work. Until then, I will work as a hairstylist to pay my bills. The gig allows me the freedom and flexibility I need to pursue writing. (Video on that coming soon!) And yes, the debate WAS a train wreck. Lmfao

Jar of worms to dive into... literally? XD Thank you for the meaningful comment - it really made my day. :D <3 It's really exciting to hear that you want me to upload more videos. Thanks again. Do you have a favourite book and/or movie? (Other than James and the Giant Peach, which is amazing, obviously.)

@@authormdluna LOLL yea true-- and yeah of course! i'm so glad you've liked my comment and replied too <3 <3 also uhmm, honestly I have a lot of books and movies I love, but maybe Good Omens? It's a book that has a show adaption, which has gotten a new season recently, which I've just truly fallen in love with! It's such a cute take on the angels and demons trope and I love Gaiman's and Pratchett writing style within the book.

@@somdxr I've been wanting to read that! Are you fan of both Gaiman and Pratchett in their solo work? :)

@@authormdluna yess!! I was only familiar with Gaiman's work before I read Good Omens (coraline, sandman, etc) but now I've been reading both of their own solo works!!

@@somdxr There’s so much on TBR and it’s ever-growing, but I’m really excited to dive into both of them!

I’ll check him out! That sounds like my cup of tea. I definitely feel you enjoying hearing people’s opinion on things, even if I disagree or am not super passionate about the thing myself.

Yes, it took me about ten years to finish the first book, and I am still in the process of publishing it! Sometimes it's demotivating, how long it takes to write something. This was especially the case in the last few years of working on 'IV: Aurora and Luna'. But in the end, I am really glad I took my time and didn't rush things. I think the 'V: The Solar Queen' will come faster. I can definitely understand why it would take the author ten years to write the first book in the Nevermoor series. I feel the first book in a fantasy series is the hardest? At least in a sense. Because you have to set everything up for future books so it all aligns and makes sense. Btw, I am just about to finish the third Nevermoor book! The third book is a little slower and more political, at least compared to the first two. Reminds me of how the Harry Potter books shift over time. I also want to do an ASOUE reread. I have only read the later books once. And I want to show my partner the show too! I can't believe you have that same fairytale book! It's the best! I love the artwork, especially the double-page illustrations.

@@authormdluna definitely! and having mental health problems makes it harder too, i have a lot of lack of motivation due to my depression so i go months without writing but i want to try though. but yeah i think once you have a foundation for something future books would come easier cuz you know your characters and world :) ah fair enough! i bought 3 new books yesterday (including yours xD, i sent you a insta dm about it haha) and i bought 2 other ones ages ago, so i would like to read them maybe after this series im finishing up right now, as 3 of the books will be easy reads at least to me, cuz 1 is a manga and the other 2 are YA queer books by a author i love so i kinda know what to expect. right now im reading the last book of a urban fantasy? not really sure. its about angels and demons with humans basically and its been a struggggleeee for so many reasons haha. so i do want a break from "fantasy"/thick/long books before i delve into your book and the nevermoor series. hope you get to watch the show with your partner! i hope he likes it :) i sent you a photo with my message on insta haha. it was crazy cuz i was like how small is this world, cuz it definitely didnt seem like a "classic"/popular version of fairytales so i didnt think i would see anyone else have it haha

@@forestdeerling THANK YOU FOR BUYING MY BOOK! :D <3 It really means the world to me, and I am excited for you to have a physical copy, as I know you, like me, prefer physical books. No rush to read it. I definitely understand buying a book but waiting until 'the mood strikes'... hehehe. I feel like the last book in a series would also be hard to write, perhaps harder if there is a large readership to please. As for my first book, there were several years during which I was ironing out the story, so that it would have a good, solid foundation and be consistent in my world going forward. Then once that was figured out, there was a year or two of working on the writing, itself. I remember being super impatient and annoyed along the way, at least at times. But in the end, I'm glad I took my time and put the work in. I'm also glad I took breaks from my manuscript when I needed them. The space was helpful. I'm sorry your mental health struggles get in the way of your writing, that's rough. I feel like my mental health struggles can sometimes make it harder to write... but I do also feel better if I do write, even if it's just a bit work. Like the other day, for example, I was feeling really out of sorts, but I still put in a hour's work, and I felt so much better having done that. (Kind of like exercising, not that I'm a gym rat lmfao! XD) I feel like having the ritual of writing (almost) everyday helps me keep my head above water. However, when I am having a bad mental health day, sometimes I struggle to engage in my hobbies (reading, movies, video games, etc.). I find it way too easy to fall down the RU-vid rabbit hole instead. I am working on this though because taking in art and story really inspires my own creative work. By the way, at this time, I usually don't have Instagram downloaded on my phone, mainly because I find the app really addictive and distracting and just generally bad for my mental health. Do you still use Discord? If so, that's the best way to reach me!

you are most welcome! <3 i did message you on insta and posted it to my bookstagram, but i totally understand deleting insta. i find insta overwhelming and the interaction is barely there. i prefer youtube and tiktok. i know tiktok isnt for everyone for the same reasons insta isnt for me. but i find that im pretty good at only limiting my time to my very curated follow feed and dont look on the for you page. like theres 2 tags i look at (they are very niche so they get less than 20 posts a day and a lot of them i just skip straight past), but yeah i think i spend no more than an hour on tiktok a day, its usually more around the half an hour mark though. youtube can still be a bit overwhelming especially when the youtubers i follow and watch most of their content post all in one day haha, but i still try to limit my time on youtube though. cuz i can easily spend all day on youtube cuz i go into hyperfixations so i look up videos to do with them hahaha. im just grateful that i dont watch every youtube video in my subscription feed that theres just ones im generally not interested in (people i follow do still post content i enjoy, its just they are variety so sometimes theres content they post that im like nah, hope that makes sense!). i think its important to have a balance with social media and take breaks and even completely deleting some platforms if need be. yeah i understand you! every project is different. so the amount of time needed for each project is different and i think if its one that you will turn into a series you really do need a good foundation that you can keep building on in future additions :) . im glad you are proud of your work despite having impatience and annoyance but i think they could also push you forward as well! breaks are important! i also find that working on other projects sometimes can inspire your "main" project, like it gives you a new perspective. i think its important to know you can have bad days, its normal and its normal to just not do the things you "want" to do, but i guess you have to try and not turn those days into weeks, months, etc. which is something i still really struggle with. like sometimes you just need a veg out hahaha. but i think yeah you have to try and push yourself after that though. i guess its about balance cuz you can get burnt out on even the things you enjoy if you go too hard for too long. i find doing challenges help too. i had one a couple years back where for a month i had to sit and write 100 words, sometimes i didnt even reach that, and i had to be ok with that, but even if i still wrote 50 words or something, i was ok with it, it was 50 more words than i had the day before. i think its a challenge i would like to do again, and this time maybe have a couple projects on the go, as i worked out i have like 10 projects ive not finished hahaha. so i would like to finish at least a couple of them this year xD most is all just short stories so i think its doable, theres only really 2 that im wanting to turn into a novel/series. so im not expecting to finish those this year, but the others would be great if i could finish them, as i still think in this moment, they are ones i do enjoy the plot. if im finding i am no longer enjoying the plot/world then i can just not finish it, no point spending energy on a project you have no interest in anymore, like you change, so sometimes your interests change. the 2nd book i ever worked on, i wrote over 40,000 words but i never finished it as i just didnt care about that anymore. sometimes writing about "hyperfixations" arent a good idea xD . have you ever heard of gossip girl? it was a gossip girl - esque type book. yeah i have discord! i do find that im very addicted to discord though, so i am trying to limit my usage on there haha, so you can still reach me on there obviously but i will reply in a day or 2 . i try to go on once a day in the mornings to look at servers, mostly skimming and replying to any messages i have. sometimes i try to skip a day too. sorry for my yapping xD

@@forestdeerling Ooo, I'll redownload Instagram today for a bit and take a peak. Thanks once again. Word of mouth is the most helpful thing. <3 Yeah, I watch a lot of RU-vid, but I don't watch everything in my feed. I try to be disciplined with how much RU-vid I watch... but I, too, get hyperfixated on something then will look up video after video on whatever topic it is. XD I think vegging out is good... I just want to do it in a more... mindful and intentional way. Like, the other day I watched a long video about the Neopets fairy lore, which was a nice refreshing break, but also was helpful because it gave me ideas for the next book I'm drafting (which is going to have a lot of fairies in it! XD) That's the kind of vegging out I like, something that feels meaningful to me and my values if that makes sense? It's watching too much RU-vid drama or doom-scrolling that leaves me feeling more drained than I was when I started. Ooo, yes, I feel about hyperfixations and how they can be fleeting. I don't usually have this problem with my writing because, I usually wait months or even years to start a project, and that's kind of part of my process? Like, I'll get the idea, but I'll usually be working on something else, so I won't be able to start right away, and then I will kind of let that new idea bubble in my mind. Sometimes, I'll get bored of the idea and forget it, and then I'll know I didn't really want to write it. But if the idea sticks around, it means I do want to write it. And the time usually allows me to build on the idea, which helps me know what I'm doing when I do finally sit down to writ that particular project. Of course, there are always low-points with any project. And I think that's the hardest part: pushing through during a low-point, when it feels impossible, but I still know I want to finish the project, if that makes sense. I have heard of Gossip Girl but know very little about it. Don't apologize for yapping! I love it! :D

Ohhhh thank you so much!! And thank you for the comment, too. Did you self-publish for similar reasons? 🙂

@@authormdluna Yeah. I feel like my story simply doesn't fit what traditional publishing houses are looking for, and it also feels really good to have a book in and of itself.

@@forayjumpman Yes, I know exactly what you mean. What is your book about?

@@authormdluna My book is about . . . a lot of things. There's a video called The Absolutely Fine Song. It shows what it is about . . . sort of.

Oh my goodness, that’s very kind! Absolutely! I would be honoured. 😀

@@authormdluna Awesome, tysm! I'll post it either later today or tomorrow 😊🙏

Send me a link when you do! 😀

@@authormdluna ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-T0jZ2kuzUQs.html 😊

Thank you! Did you watch the cartoons as a kid too? (Or as an adult?)

yup both haha! @@authormdluna

Yes, me too 🤣 I am currently rereading and rewatching them. A springtime classic!

nice!!! its autumn here so doesnt feel super right to watch them just yet haha but definitely will rewatch and reread the books in my springtime. i have bit of a collection of the books, i like to collect different versions. i have the tv show on dvd hehe.@@authormdluna

@@forestdeerling Amazing! I should get a physical copy of the show… I had the VHS tapes, but my VCR ate them one day. 😬