Deanna's World

Friday, March 1, 2024

Unpopular Opinions #1: Introduction and Clara Matrix's thoughts on the use of AI by authors and in publishing

I've been trying to get back on track with the website and it seems like I'm going one step forward, two steps back with my efforts as my health and body continues to hate me. Ugh. Not fun. I'm currently recovering from a rather nasty bout of the flu with some added respiratory issues. Yucko! That said, as of last night, I'm starting to feel a bit more energetic, so yay!

So...a little introduction to a new series that I might continue to post intermittently for an idea I've been playing around with.

What Deanna Read #93: January 2024

Edit: I started this mid-month and here I am, end of the month and remembering I haven't finished this yet. Oof! Better late than never?

It would appear that I am improve, at least, as of right now because I've got a bit more energy and I'm trying to catch up on some things. One of these things is the latest on what I read last month. Go me!

I'm also in deadline hell with the day job, but hey, that's for another conversation. I'm plugging along. Also, go me!!

Aside from that, how are y'all doing? And here's what I read for the last month.

Sinner's Sacrifice

A Little Winter Wonderland

Papi's Savior

Target Lizzy

Authors, how will the new Spotify/Findaway terms of use affect you and your audiobooks? A non-legal understanding and interpretation

Hey everyone! I haven't written in a while, but I saw this news about Findaway Voices's new terms of use making the rounds on social media with regards to Spotify and wanted to throw in my two cents to hopefully clarify some things or at least present my (non-legal) understanding of it.

Note, the "new" Spotify terms of use actually went into effect on 8 November, 2023, but the Findaway terms might only just be starting to update.

What Deanna Read #92: December 2023

I can't even begin to comprehend it's almost the end of January and I'm just getting to what I read in December last year. No excuse, or maybe an excuse. My health continues to fluctuate and I do what I can, when I can. I'm learning to be good to myself and not beat myself up about things I can't get to and prioritising, so it is what it is. Forgive me?

Aside from that, how are y'all doing? How's the new year treating you? And here's what I read for the last month.

3 Stolen Kisses

Midnight Run

Master of the Mountain

Sheriff Daddy

Merry Christmas to you and yours 2023

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

Oh gosh, what a year 2023 was for me.

What Deanna Read #91: November 2023

Hey, did you know it's almost the end of the year? Crazy, huh? I can't believe it and I'm. Not. Ready. Still a heap of work to do. I can't complain, work has been good. Important when one works for oneself. But it has severely cut into my reading time.

Aside from that, how are y'all doing? And here's what I read for the last month.

The Royal

Dangerous Secrets (reread)

I Spy

Dangerous Passion (reread)

What Deanna Read #90: October 2023

I looked at the date today and realised it's November and it's time for what I read in October. Oof! The month flew by and November is kind of a nutso month for me. I don't think I read much for October. I truly struggled to find books I was interested in reading and there were a bunch of duds for me in the month. Sadness.

Aside from that, how are y'all doing? And here's what I read for the last month.