I'm sure you know other ways to reach me. Just a final thought, please be kind to one another. We're all just trying to get by as best as we can, and it's not as easy for some as it is for others. I love you all. 💚

though I can't promise they'll come in a timely manner. I'll post to Goodreads and Amazon like I always have even before I started reviewing "professionally." And, for the few folks who might consider me a friend, I don't know who you are, but if you want to reach out, 🧵

of an attack. I love you all, and I'm just glad I was good enough to stand on your shoulders for a bit. For my clients, I still have my company account, so business as usual over there, no worries. For the authors that I owe reviews, you'll still get them at some point 🧵

publicly and I'm not blaming anyone else, but simply trying to explain my feelings regarding the situation as I see it from where I stand. I am fully prepared to accept that this is all a product of poor mental health on my part, so please don't see that as some sort 🧵

I'm constantly wishing for validation and praise that I don't feel like I ever get. And, maybe it's just that I don't deserve it. And, if that's the case, then that's even more evidence that I should just quit. This isn't stuff I talk about out loud. I've never said this stuff 🧵

before that social media just isn't good for me and that's true. I constantly compare myself to others. I obsess over whether I'm doing a good job and if I'm providing a good service to my clients. I agonize over negative things people said *months* ago. 🧵

to be. I'm just me. And, this isn't to make anyone feel bad or guilty. There are so many lovely people on here. So many wonderfully talented and passionate reviewers and authors, and I'm lucky to have met and been able to walk in the same circle as many of them. I mentioned 🧵

the only things that have been keeping me going at this point have been my spouse and my buddy Sean. So, I'm going away. And, I'm sure this is a lot of whining that will go out into the ether to little to no fanfare, and that's fine. I'm not popular, nor have I ever claimed 🧵

positivity and never from negativity. I want to be excited about things! I want to have fun and share my love of reading and playing games! But, you know what? I can't. I haven't read or played a game in months. I've been to damn depressed and on the edge of suicide. Honestly, 🧵

infighting, mockery, shit talking, and everything else that goes on behind the scenes. I've tried to do everything I can to be a place of positivity and support in the community. I've built my platform on that and I've done my best to always present myself from a place of 🧵

weekly. We can't ask for ARCs without stealing, we had better read and review within a certain time frame or G-d help us, and now we can't feel bad for authors who've been scammed by grifters. It's absolutely exhausting. And that's not even to mention the backstabbing,🧵

And yet, we constantly get shit on at every turn. Nothing we do is good enough, despite the fact that none of it is required of us. And, of course, that doesn't describe EVERY author or every situation, but it's something that happens often enough that it's brought up almost 🧵

and then a bunch of mutual acquaintances (I guess is what you'd call them.) Mostly though, it's just been a huge source of mental exhaustion. Bloggers literally volunteer our time, money, and effort to read books, review them, talk about them, etc. to help authors for FREE! 🧵

I initially joined Twitter in 2019 to connect with other readers and like-minded individuals. I'm autistic and I have a lot of trouble connecting with people and developing friendships, so I was hoping this would help. And, it kinda did. I've developed a wonderful friendship 🧵

In light of everything going on, I want to let everyone know that I am going on indefinite hiatus from both my personal account and reviewing as a whole. Honestly, the vitriol of the last 24 hours has only cemented my growing discomfort. Social media just isn't good for me. 🧵

Presenting my stop on the last end of the tour! #TheManyShadesOfMidNight by @LotteDebell Early review: 8/10. ''A wonderful story that tells stories of gallant knights, kings jostling for powers'' Full review coming soon! https://t.co/Bu5BM4CWD0

You can also support @emilyinkpen @StoriesAlt and their Kickstarter for The Dex Legacy season two! It runs until June 8, so pledge as soon as you can👇👇👇 https://t.co/Uj6PtDv5wf

VIDEO INTERVIEW: FanFiAddict reviewer/sci-fi author @FrasierArmitage recently chatted with author @emilyinkpen and Chris Gregory of @StoriesAlt, where they dig into The Dex Legacy audio drama, voice acting, character-driven stories and more! Watch here: https://t.co/ixHBm1TNUq

nobody: the train in final fantasy 6:

🚨VIDEO INTERVIEW🚨 I had the pleasure of chatting to @emilyinkpen and @StoriesAlt about THE DEX LEGACY. I loved hearing about the creation of this epic sci-fi audio drama, the success of season one, and what we can expect in season two. Watch here👇🏻 https://t.co/9QgLzGQGoI