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[@samjaneparker]

Side note: your voice is definitely changing and getting higher! ❤

[@WillowTalksBooks]

Hooray! Thanks for noticing!

[@Shaegeeksout]

​@@WillowTalksBooks I was just hoping into the comments to say the same thing!! 🎉 I'm so happy that you are becoming the human you want to be Willow!!

[@sweetstacks3631]

​@@WillowTalksBooks Yes, I noticed immediately! When my voice started changing on T and people commented on it, it made me so happy. So happy for you!

[@the_almightyone]

@@samjaneparker yeah I thought it sounded different here and on the most recent video too, it's very noticeable

[@warrenbertrand290]

Don’t listen to them, your old voice was better. 😢

[@maiiau]

Looking forward to the essay-length deep dive on Frankenstein! Okay, maybe I'm just trying to manifest that.

[@WillowTalksBooks]

As if that wasn’t my first idea lmao

[@JordanS-ww4eu]

@@WillowTalksBooksyou’re my best friend I really like you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JordanS-ww4eu]

@@WillowTalksBooksyou’re very pretty

[@danab172]

OKAY

[@mishasa2751]

My comment here for the algorithm, i have no other way to support you, but thank you for your work ❤

[@06Yvonne06]

I loved the vampire video, the gothic governess, the funny shorts about fave fantasy books and I almost watch everything but when I watch from my tv I cannot leave a comment😂. So there are people, who are here all the time and you might not see it. Completely understand your situation and I appreciate everything you do.

[@nodoubtmisa]

I have missed the past couple videos but the first thing I noticed, was that your voice is definetly changing, you doing so well! ♥ I also picked up your book and cant wait to read it ♥

[@WillowTalksBooks]

Thank you and thank you! 💜

[@Tristan-L-Space-Books]

Serialized novels through Patreon is a genius idea. I'm very excited to read your essays too. Watching you and your profession develop and grow in profundity is so encouraging for those of us who aspire to the same. And idk if this counts as feedback or just data, but I struggle to keep up with channels that put out more than 2 videos per week. With work, reading, my own channel, and other hobbies, I have to be very selective with which channels I keep up with so that I'm not spending all day on KZbin haha

[@WillowTalksBooks]

I fully appreciate that! One of the reasons I put out three per week is to offer variety, thus hoping that everyone who watches me will find at least one video a week that piques their interest :)

[@PLK74]

“I’m good at it.” Thank you for that sentence. It’s so refreshing to hear it spoken with such quiet but heartfelt confidence. No bombast, just you believing in your own abilities. Very inspirational in this day and age ❤

[@Tristan-L-Space-Books]

@@WillowTalksBooks usually it's at least two in my case 😉 your videos remain fantastic.

[@Rotwood]

Years ago I shifted my career out of my speciality and turned my passion into a full time job. I've never regreted that choice, but turning a passion into a career means forming a deeper relationship with something you love. It sounds great until it devours you whole. 4 years into it and 2 years of consistant therapy later and I'm now at a place similar to where you seem to be at now: creating but not burning myself out, taking consistant breaks and keeping to a schedule as to continue doing this to the end of my working days. Turning a passion into a career can sound perfect but it is like marrying your lover: the relationship inherently changes and communication is necessary to keep going strong. The difference is that this relationship with within yourself and being honest with your long-term direction to yourself can be very challenging. So thank you for sharing your insights and thoughts in this video. For what is a general update, I found it inspiring to maintain a healthy work relationship and keep maintaining my career. I wish you the best and look forward to more of your creative work.

[@WillowTalksBooks]

This is all incredibly uplifting, thank you!

[@ariannefowler455]

Exciting stuff! Releasing your writing as serialized content is brilliant!

[@llamacats3658]

Love everything you do, so excited to hear these updates, but remember to do what works best for you and take care of yourself! ❤

[@badfaith4u]

Good luck with the changes for your KZbin channel and writings. I can only support through this channel so I will watch however many videos you put out in the week. Glad you are prioritising your physical and mental health.

[@WillowTalksBooks]

Thanks so much :)

[@esliet]

A talented being like you deserves it all.

[@WillowTalksBooks]

Wow, thank you so much!

[@krisprepolec5616]

This all sounds great. I think that success is making enough money to be comfortable, and also being able to support the people and causes that are important to you. I hope that you are on a path the getting there with this plan❤

[@Rfa999]

I'm a bit intimidated by long fantasy books, so a serialisation is a nice way to slowly digest it!

[@WillowTalksBooks]

I thought so too! :)

[@sablestar1956]

I’m working on a serial too!! You should do content on the history of serial novels. I'm joining your Patron!! Looking forward to reading your novel! Cheers!!

[@WillowTalksBooks]

Great idea! And thank you!

[@michelle.planteachread.413]

So I dont know why KZbin has never recommended your videos to me till the Glasgow book tour today. I then watched this one and I'm delighted to be here. ❤

[@WillowTalksBooks]

Aw thank you :)

[@Felarof245]

Personally I think you're so courageous for pursuing your dreams and making money by doing something you love even if the outcome isn't secure and you have to adapt several times. I never found the courage to do that and am now "trapped" in an more ore less boring office job because it pays my bills. I like the job - it's just not what I planned to do after graduating university. I love reading, I love literature. I studied history and archaeology and I'm a passionate artist - I often think about trying to something with all the things I've taught myself and enjoy. Right now I'm thinking of focusing on archaeological illustrations because I always loved to bring old stuff back to life and I'd love to show other people that archaeology and the past itself are not boring but people back then weren't so different from us and they lived in a colourful and exciting world, too. I think your videos kind of reminded me about to at least try it because there's nothing to loose. I have a secure job and can build from there without any pressure. Can't wait to follow your journey further and I'm really excited about the fantasy book you've mentioned!

[@WillowTalksBooks]

I am immediately interested in what you would create with the knowledge and passions you have! It's always possible to turn your hobbies into work, even if it's just something on the side for the moment. I've taken a lot of gambles to do what I'm doing, but I have ADHD and cannot cope in a normal 9-5 situation. Being a teacher was hell for me. I would love to see what you put out into the world!

[@XOXOLOLA100]

I am religiously watch your channel and I think your new strategy is good- it will give people time to catch up on all your videos. Also from viewership perspective- I saved the long form video about vampires for a time when I can actually give it my full attention and time. Already excited to see what you will publish next on patreon😊

[@margeriteb]

I support you on Patreon. Why? Because I love the content you create and I have read so many great books because of your book reviews. I myself am a software developer and I am annoyed with the mindset that we expect to get everything for free online. Software or content. Somebody has to create it and that takes a lot of time and effort. Of course it is not possible to support everybody. But as a person who watches all the videos on this channel it is my way to say thank you for all the fabulous stuff. Just one coffee a month less for me and I can support you. Too much coffee is bad for your health anyway but reading great books can improve your health, especially mental health.

[@WillowTalksBooks]

I seriously appreciate your support and understanding, thank you!

[@valala2987]

I really like this idea. I don"t usually subscribe to things like Patreon but getting access to regular chapter releases would definitely make me subscribe. Also, it would be a great way to actually get to read your story without having to deal with amazon. The fact that a multi-billion dollar company doesn't bother shipping books from the UK to other parts in Europe is insane to me. Anyway, I don't want to rant too much. I'm excited to read this new fantasy story!

[@WillowTalksBooks]

I’m so glad you like my plan! And I fully understand your grievances with Amazon; it’s a vile company. But I wanted to put my horrible little book out there so I made a deal with the devil to do it.

[@valala2987]

@@WillowTalksBooks Yeah I totally get that; with the current state of publishing It's not like you have any other choice.

[@Celione]

this video made me cry... but in a good way, i really admire you laying your hopes and dreams bare and pursuing them so boldly, i support you on patreon and love the ideas you have for it, but from my perspective i'm just happy to be able to support you living your best life, whatever that means for you

[@WillowTalksBooks]

Gosh, this is one of the sweetest things anyone’s ever said to me! Thank you! 🥹💜

[@gennaroleggemanga2853]

One of the best channels. Proudly Patreon! And adding comments for the algorithm :-) ❤

[@venonaty]

I feel like I owe you this dollar since I've gotten some pretty good book recs from you! Wishing you all the best. Cheers from Brazil.

[@WillowTalksBooks]

Thank you 🥹💜

[@wendy-bookworm]

Just finished your book, love it. Also loved the vampire video.

[@WillowTalksBooks]

Ahh amazing, thank you!!

[@mariareadsssf]

Some great ideas. 3 videos a week should be perfect so you don't get burned out. Excited for your Fantasy project. Will you self publish it when it is completed?

[@WillowTalksBooks]

I might submit it to a few agents and publishers or I might just self-publish. But yeah, it’ll be out there when it’s done :)

[@Androsynth75]

I've been here a while and I am on the Patreon, all this sounds great. Recently you've really started showing a lot more of your snarky/sassy side in your vids (we gotta watch out when that hat comes out) and that's something most of us on the Patreon see a lot more of in your day to day posting. Your channel has always been about books, and that's your focus, but I think you kind of underrate your self as an entertainer. Anytime you start 'misbehaving', the fun factor of your vids really goes up. I think that might be a way to grow your channel more. Literate perspectives on current fiction is definitely a specific niche that you are good at. Snarky hat person making fun of literary stuff covers that niche, and a lot of other book-related niches. Keep doing that.

[@WillowTalksBooks]

That’s very insightful and very good to know! Thanks!

[@JFitzsimmons]

I’m in. Keep up the great work! I’m fairly new to the channel but I was happy to discover that our reading tastes overlap incredibly well.

[@WillowTalksBooks]

Amazing, love to hear that, thank you!

[@TripleRoux]

Did I just hear essay length deep dives? 🎉

[@CARancourt]

Willow - great news. I’m excited for you and for us!

[@WillowTalksBooks]

Thank you!

[@luckynumberme3188]

Ayyy congrats on the changes!!! I can't wait to see what riveting projects are born of this new era! (vibrates silently hoping something gothic will happen) Also, Im a long time subscriber and didn't see any of the videos from this last week?? Lesson learned, notifications on!

[@WillowTalksBooks]

Yeah I feel like the algorithm is punishing me at the moment 🙄 But thank you so much!

[@stephenp1461]

Love your content. Wishing the best for your channel and future endeavours!!!

[@literarylove123]

I'm so excited about this update!

[@AnkushChauhanMystic]

Good luck 🌟

[@jacquelinestauffer5796]

I would love to learn more about the trans experience. I'm a 60 year old American lesbian, and I want to learn more about everyone's experience. Go you!

[@carolfox8216]

I love your channel. You have introduced me to so many wonderful books. I have read so much Asian fiction and science fiction and it been a delightful jouney. I did not know about your other outlets. Let me figure this out. I want to continue to follow you. Let me see what I can afford.

[@jaimee-kate]

How cool!! You have such exciting future ahead, I can't wait to see everything come together!

[@levmargolies]

I love the poem you recently posted on Patreon. I'm very excited to read your fantasy work! I'm looking forward to all these positive changes for you and your channel. Trans Joy!!

[@WillowTalksBooks]

Thank you so, so much!

[@Adeodatus100]

Right. Joined you on Patreon. No idea how Discord works - pardon me if I'm a pest while I find out. You're doing good work, keep doing it.

[@WillowTalksBooks]

Haha of course, thank you!

[@violet00261]

I admire how confident and passionate you are. I am so proud of supporting you on Patreon, and although I've never read fantasy, I can't wait to read the chapters you post!! 💓

[@WillowTalksBooks]

Ahhh thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@aidab263]

first of all, super congrats on your book!! i can’t wait to read it!! what an achievement!! secondly, thank you for all your hard work. you’ve become one of my fav youtube channels and i’m so excited for what the future has in store for you

[@WillowTalksBooks]

Thank you so much!!

[@rose_dreamer]

I've almost joined your patreon before but it looks like today is the day!

[@WillowTalksBooks]

Yay, thank you!

[@karakim4268]

I came from the video of yours, talking about Sayaka Murata. Oh wow your voice changed😮 Subbed and more power to you!☺️

[@deimantukis]

Well, I honestly loved your Vampire video, good luck on your journey as a person and as an educator ❤

[@BobTheBookerer]

This is so exciting! Good luck with it all!

[@xxMegha33xx]

Bookshelf/Book collection tour please!!!

[@WillowTalksBooks]

Nah :)

[@xxMegha33xx]

@@WillowTalksBooks Whyy

[@WillowTalksBooks]

I did a bookshelf organising video when I moved into my new flat last October. Other reason is that I get rid of books and buy new books literally every week, so a bookshelf tour would be out of date in a month 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@xxMegha33xx]

@@WillowTalksBooks Ohh! I wish there was a list of books you had and have. Absolutely love your picks.

[@Gen-yh1jz]

How exciting, so much new content on Patreon. ❤

[@juliahyslop5942]

Just here to say I loved your vampire video essay! All the new changes sound brilliant, looking forward to patreon essays ❤ This comment is offered to the KZbin algorithm gods.

[@WillowTalksBooks]

Amazing, thank you!

[@sabrinaburch3382]

These ideas are brilliant! I've become a Patreon member. This channel is exactly what is needed the joy of books and stories during these turbulent times. I noticed Mo Yan's Chinese edition books are no longer sold as ebooks anymore because he's getting sued in his home country. I'm currently reading The Republic of Wine English edition and 4 other books. I'm going to have to start getting physical copies before it gets to drastic with the book bans. I'm excited for your essays!!!

[@WillowTalksBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@sabrinaburch3382]

@@WillowTalksBooks you're welcome!

[@HowardsHaunt]

You frightened me for a sec at the beginning. I thought you were going to stop YouTubing. Love that you have so many plans going forward. So many influencers with huge followings get were they are without any specific game plan and that annoys me. You deserve every success as you care so much about putting out the best content possible. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@WillowTalksBooks]

Oh Howard, this is so sweet of you to say, thank you! I want to have a real influence on the world of storytelling, so I’ll keep pushing forward with that in mind :)

[@HowardsHaunt]

@@WillowTalksBooks it’s totally true. You really plan everything thinking of your audience and not like a lot of others. It’s really tough to reach an audience so when you see someone going way beyond the call of duty it’s so much more appreciated. Really chuffed your book is out (not been able to get a copy here in Spain so will get my parents to get it there and mail it to me - weird setup on Amazon here) and I can’t wait to read these stories. Congrats again!

[@juliae.8237]

Wow! You are so hard working. I will have to subscribe after August when I can have more focus for anything, but all you said sounds fantastic. Also, some time could you put out a video about how you get so much done. It doesn’t have to be a regular thing, but I am always curious how the bread is made - so to speak. Thanks. Oh, and the videos on trans things sounds great too!

[@WillowTalksBooks]

Oh sure! If that’s of interest, absolutely!

[@karakask5488]

Okay, well, that quote just sent me into an existential crisis. But your new stuff sounds amazing!!! How exciting

[@Amoscrts]

I’m excited to see more of your writing! 🎉

[@WillowTalksBooks]

Thank you, Amy! 💜

[@valeusagi1911]

Me too here for support! I really love your work here and how you talk about books 😊

[@therealbeanibaby8649]

I cannot wait to see what comes next for you, keep being amazing and doing what you love :)

[@badger-1984]

I'm really looking forward to the essays and will be reading chapter 1 when i finish work in about 15 minutes

[@Barryislarge]

Exciting stuff!

[@jimsbooksreadingandstuff]

Good luck with your plans for the channel and your writing.

[@ElleryArden]

Very curious about your thoughts on Welcome to Dorley Hall

[@CalliAMusic]

All sounds amazing! Can’t wait

[@the_almightyone]

Love the reference to the 41st best stand-up comedian

[@mtritt1296]

Thanks!

[@Kamila_Koziol]

As a casual viewer of your channel your plan sounds legit and thought through. Especially the four videos is a recipe for a burnout. And from my perspective - I do enjoy your "list" videos, so when you do a monthly TBR and then at the end of the month "read video" I usually don't watch the one book reviews (because I rarely choose a book based on a review). I know that doing a job one loves often doesn't feel like a chore or that much different from what a person would be doing in their spare time anyway. But I also know that in order to love your job sometimes you have to not do it. So take care of yourself. That's only my perspective as a person not in your core demographic in a way that horror is not my preferred genre but I do enjoy a good book of any genre. Also as a reader from a non-english speaking country I don't fret that much over reading more internationally 'cause that's basically a given among readers here and I don't think I pay that much attention to it.

[@WillowTalksBooks]

I totally appreciate your perspective! And I’m taking a break from horror as well :)

[@pauld2810]

❤ Thank you for recommending The New Seoul Park Jelly Massacre. I loved it.

[@danielaweberdani]

I swear when I get a credit card you're gonna be my first luxury for nobody/ nothing made me wish to join capitalism before (it had to be a socialist ) 😅 seriously now, you are the most hardworking youtuber I follow, I love how so full of ideas you are and I admire your fight for trans rights deeply: the world needs brave people-- please don't ever give up. 💐

[@m.c.3541]

Willow, I'm proud of you.

[@katerinazavalnyk5617]

That sounds so exciting

[@Livinglikejulie]

Sounds great ❤

[@sheltercoordinator8387]

Educational videos, art, and trans joy??????? Yes, please!!!!!!! ❤

[@ValeVin]

I was a little confused by Dorley Hall for a moment. Thought I had logged onto Blue Sky and not KZbin ^.~

[@rachel1021]

I recently deleted a bunch of my KZbin playlists. They were contributing to my state of burn out. Anyway really looking forward to future videos. =)

[@lucianabonetti8658]

Wow ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lunacat6]

Love your Chanel and love looking at you. You're beautiful, more and more

[@danab172]

I received your book one night here in CT. This is going to be a rambly messy comment. Stepped out to take out the trash. Summer evening. Half moon. Tore open the amazon package and said meh. An impulse. Im avoiding my priorities.... then i wound up sitting on the kitchen floor under a terrible sort of lighting... reading, well, your shortest story. Baby? Was it? Somehow, it brought to mind the eraser head film. 😂 After i read the description of eyes, i said what the hell am i reading? I meant to reread it before i dropped a comment. I will. Infact ill go get it now. Because there was something provokative and painful about it that resonated...some surprising elements to it that i was drawn to surprisingly. Perhaps it was something in my own self that hasnt been allowed to come out. While other things that needed to be buried. Anyway i have to review it. Unfortunately im currently unemployed myself. But maybe when im in a better position.

[@leeholly871]

Hi Willow - where can we find out about your editing service?

[@WillowTalksBooks]

Right here: willoweditsbooks.myportfolio.com/work

[@marcellaandherbooks8733]

Me 30 seconds into this video thinking: wow, her voice is getting so much more feminine! 💗

[@Kokoronouchi]

I’m in

[@craftdesigneditsleeprepeat5624]

Hi Willow, Your book looks amazing. Is it available anywhere but on Amazon?

[@WillowTalksBooks]

Unfortunately not, at least for now. It was the easiest method for getting it out in the world. Sorry!

[@craftdesigneditsleeprepeat5624]

@@WillowTalksBooks no problem, just want you to make the most from the sale possible.

[@WillowTalksBooks]

You’re very sweet, thank you!

[@wonderwoman5528]

Look forward to hearing more about your trans journey. Keep doing what you love 🥰

[@BookishAdventuresInWellbeing]

Loved your vampire legacy video Willow. And I’m definitely here for more trans joy!

[@mousecara5555]

💜

[@BritneyT.]

🧡

[@lisap7445]

❤

[@Ms.SpookyNerd]

Welcome to booktube 📚🥤

[@WillowTalksBooks]

This has been my job for a while but thanks!

[@Sophiatrenzas673]

De los problemas que hay en el mundo, cual de ellos quitarias

[@froglord2848]

"I'm going to spread trans joy" *threatening stare* :')

[@WillowTalksBooks]

“…and you’ll enjoy it or else 😈”

[@katyalysander1490]

You have mentioned offhand about making more comics videos… but that you probably won’t because your audience aren’t comics people (confession: I am a not-comics person, I’d probably still watch them). Have you considered a separate channel for the comics videos with a much sparser release schedule? Please keep being communist and trans on main tho, and do whatever you need to take care of yourself, because burnout is The Worst.

[@WillowTalksBooks]

It has crossed my mind and I think maybe it’s time to do just that! Thanks for the push :)

[@scal2025]

So wack that putting out more videos made your channel do LESS well... Trying to deal with the KZbin algorithm sounds absolutely exhausting.

[@Ms.HGL.]

🫶

[@Baul.M.Lavinia]

Go! Willow GO!! Keep up the good work. I love your videos they made me love books!! Just don´t overwork yourself. 😁