tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621487249055966647.post3368679825234455106..comments2023-10-24T04:39:12.441-07:00Comments on Under the Covers: Author Override: Joan Swan and Marjorie LiuAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07438191238264290632noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621487249055966647.post-17264709703594022692011-12-23T14:58:15.111-08:002011-12-23T14:58:15.111-08:00I have only read a novella by Marjorie so far (in ...I have only read a novella by Marjorie so far (in the Inked anthology) and enjoyed it a lot! Her easily flowing writing style and rich worldbuilding made her novella one of my favourite in the book. Can't wait to read more from her.<br /><br />Thank you for the interesting interview and the generous giveaway! :-)<br /><br />stella.exlibris (at) gmail (dot) comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08595369872159009395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621487249055966647.post-50329042266869204952011-12-20T11:25:48.495-08:002011-12-20T11:25:48.495-08:00When work has me all tensed up I go take a walk. ...When work has me all tensed up I go take a walk. Any time, even 5 mionutes, makes a difference.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09747079254596095418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621487249055966647.post-24157971327613813512011-12-20T11:23:52.064-08:002011-12-20T11:23:52.064-08:00Thank you for the giveaway! My cure all, is to rea...Thank you for the giveaway! My cure all, is to read a good book!Brenda Demkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14479603659946625321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621487249055966647.post-55381128458894856322011-12-20T06:59:13.530-08:002011-12-20T06:59:13.530-08:00I hope I'm not late. Its been a while after I ...I hope I'm not late. Its been a while after I enter giveaway at UTC :p.<br />How to prevent burnout? Since I working full time from Monday-Friday, and the chance for me to get burnout is big, I spent my weekend with sleeping and shopping. Sometimes just snuggle on the bed and read books. Or chat with friend. :)Renhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00586463631307383862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621487249055966647.post-29436553146250802962011-12-19T11:01:22.758-08:002011-12-19T11:01:22.758-08:00I usually just need to slow down and breathe. I t...I usually just need to slow down and breathe. I tell myself that everything won't fall apart if I don't take care of it at that exact moment. I also try to fit reading in there, even if it is to read to my little one. Thanks for the chance. I have just come across this author and series. They sound great. I already put them on my wishlist.<br /><br />sariahwalters at gmail dot comSariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11850521149282136776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621487249055966647.post-64938576601406863332011-12-18T20:54:18.202-08:002011-12-18T20:54:18.202-08:00I'm a compulsive scheduler. I can schedule lik...I'm a compulsive scheduler. I can schedule like nobody's business. As a result, I sometimes pack my days to the gills and end up experiencing burnout. <br /><br />One of things I did to prevent overscheduling myself is breaking up my Google calendars. I split my personal calendar into two - one is just for social events, and one is just for me. On the latter, I have started to include blocks of "Me Time." This can be time to sit in a cafe and read, or catch up on Glee. I freelance, so on the days where I have a lot going on, I try to get at least two hours in the middle to relax (or take a nap).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621487249055966647.post-66017522008432924942011-12-18T15:25:30.722-08:002011-12-18T15:25:30.722-08:00Sure I get burnout. I generally go on vacation an...Sure I get burnout. I generally go on vacation and take some time off-try something new. Anything to recharge my batteries. Nothing unusual though.<br /><br />HUGE fan of Marjorie M. Liu! Geez, I don't know if I can pick a favorite. I love the Dirk & Steele work. Maxine Kiss is one of my favorite literary heroines from her Hunter Kiss series. I've even got a pile of her Dark Wolverine issues. I did just recently read A Wild Light and really enjoyed it. But if I have to choose a favorite-The Red Heart of Jade sticks in my mind.<br /><br />mljfoland AT hotmail DOT comMLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01002636361478752754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621487249055966647.post-69072532932082494832011-12-18T13:11:51.561-08:002011-12-18T13:11:51.561-08:00Wow, parakiss, that is some serious discipline. I ...Wow, parakiss, that is some serious discipline. I could see how it would be very beneficial!Joan Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011766246198209544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621487249055966647.post-8239904585194153892011-12-18T13:10:57.845-08:002011-12-18T13:10:57.845-08:00Audra, Knowing when to move on is a valuable tool....Audra, Knowing when to move on is a valuable tool.Joan Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011766246198209544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621487249055966647.post-79846220200412597022011-12-18T06:30:19.678-08:002011-12-18T06:30:19.678-08:00To avoid burnout I force myself to take a break ev...To avoid burnout I force myself to take a break even when I think it's wasting time. I also do week-long fasts once a month to keep me focused and disciplined.<br />I am such a HUGE fan of her books! I think my favourite is Tiger Curse though because Hari is the love of my life lolparakiss25https://www.blogger.com/profile/01064813236553505259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621487249055966647.post-47975149795359862292011-12-17T17:38:12.145-08:002011-12-17T17:38:12.145-08:00To avoid burnout sometimes you just have to move o...To avoid burnout sometimes you just have to move on<br />audie(at)wickerness(dot)comAudrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02517760237414034245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621487249055966647.post-17325454790229963822011-12-16T21:02:44.797-08:002011-12-16T21:02:44.797-08:00Well said Giselle and Red. Stress is a pain in the...Well said Giselle and Red. Stress is a pain in the arse! And escpae is the best medicine!!Joan Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011766246198209544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621487249055966647.post-44996363653790455562011-12-16T20:55:18.132-08:002011-12-16T20:55:18.132-08:00I make time to read. Escaping into someone else...I make time to read. Escaping into someone else's world and issues helps me deal with mine a bit better :)Anna (herding cats-burning soup)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17422129120413380189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621487249055966647.post-21380606319116956282011-12-16T20:45:24.733-08:002011-12-16T20:45:24.733-08:00To prevent burnout i try to do, what i'm capab...To prevent burnout i try to do, what i'm capable to do, because stress is a pain in the arse! lol! And to leave stress out of my life I like to hear some music or read some books that always calms me!Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964875845906599131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621487249055966647.post-11033260480392386812011-12-15T16:27:44.459-08:002011-12-15T16:27:44.459-08:00Ilona, the best books are the ones you want to rea...Ilona, the best books are the ones you want to read again!!Joan Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011766246198209544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621487249055966647.post-63640352584711265202011-12-15T16:18:39.623-08:002011-12-15T16:18:39.623-08:00Book Savvy,
That's worked well for me in the...Book Savvy, <br /><br />That's worked well for me in the last couple of weeks as well. Sounds like we're on the same page. Here's to continuing on that path into the new year!Joan Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011766246198209544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621487249055966647.post-76359625903165627652011-12-15T16:17:13.959-08:002011-12-15T16:17:13.959-08:00Tanya -- you sound like a classic overachiever! R...Tanya -- you sound like a classic overachiever! Rejoyce, there aren't many of you out there. You will go far!! (If you don't implode first, lol, like me.)Joan Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011766246198209544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621487249055966647.post-2022793075933544052011-12-15T16:14:45.609-08:002011-12-15T16:14:45.609-08:00I don't know, Lady D...sounds like you're ...I don't know, Lady D...sounds like you're coping REALLY well!! :-DJoan Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011766246198209544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621487249055966647.post-103211286628451662011-12-15T16:14:12.060-08:002011-12-15T16:14:12.060-08:00Lisa, Sheree, Marybelle,
Great ideas!Lisa, Sheree, Marybelle, <br /><br />Great ideas!Joan Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011766246198209544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621487249055966647.post-25388895280824675822011-12-15T16:12:55.299-08:002011-12-15T16:12:55.299-08:00Timitra, I think you've found the key there --...Timitra, I think you've found the key there -- not overloading in the first place. Every time I think I learn that...something else comes alone to test me again :-D. Good luck with school!Joan Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011766246198209544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621487249055966647.post-18795378228420403942011-12-15T10:57:50.969-08:002011-12-15T10:57:50.969-08:00I love Marjorie's books. I am torn between Tig...I love Marjorie's books. I am torn between Tiger's Eye, a Taste of Crimson and The Wild Road for a favourite read though. All three have been read almost to death (or at least to needing a new copy :)).felinewyvernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13728861458087960056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621487249055966647.post-38123040953467611352011-12-15T09:09:57.825-08:002011-12-15T09:09:57.825-08:00Ah the burn-out, I realized these last few months ...Ah the burn-out, I realized these last few months that the best thing to do is accept that I don't have to be perfect and re-prioritize my obligations. So far, it's going pretty great. Thanks for this post, and the giveaway!<br /><a href="http://booksavvybabe.com" rel="nofollow">Book Savvy Babe</a>Book Savvy Babehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10670256728712530527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621487249055966647.post-2700823369411558052011-12-15T07:03:11.985-08:002011-12-15T07:03:11.985-08:00I'm not a fan yet, but if I win a book I might...I'm not a fan yet, but if I win a book I might be! ;DMeikkiBeibihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13901663808489303001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621487249055966647.post-64415826686229301672011-12-15T06:40:12.133-08:002011-12-15T06:40:12.133-08:00I've just recently experienced burn-out. I'...I've just recently experienced burn-out. I've been a stay at home mom for 5 years now and my son started school. I decided to go back to college and finish my degree and I overloaded myself. I refuse to make below an A so I try so hard. It paid off...I got all A's, but I was exhausted. I did find that actually cleaning my house helped with relaxing. I also went to the gym. It took my mind elsewhere. Great post and contest.<br />Tanyaw1224(at)yahoo(dot)comTanya1224https://www.blogger.com/profile/08559458984924591958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-621487249055966647.post-81298858684213132132011-12-15T06:19:12.674-08:002011-12-15T06:19:12.674-08:00I'm not a very good coper when it comes to bur...I'm not a very good coper when it comes to burnout. My husband isn't either. In fact, I'm writing this from a hotel room which we got for the evening, because we did a little overnight to help with our burnout. xD As I said, we don't cope very well. :PLady Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12582128687124571234noreply@blogger.com