Sunbeamsjess #5 never consistent, always disappears, renovates a house for 4+ years

[coriander]

I can't be the only one that does not give a shit about her book content? She's shooting herself in the foot rebranding.

 

[Jcva]

Nope as someone who is dyslexic and does not enjoy reading this content is incredibly boring

 

[eilidhh]

Reminded me of someone…

 

[Elyezabeth]

I just don't understand how it was more appealing to her to beg her relatively small (compared to a lot of influencers nowadays) for a few dollars each vs just trying to get consistent brand deals for hundreds or probably thousands of dollars.

She must have really thought hiding away in a safe space private group would inspire her creativity or something.

 

[Elyezabeth]

Oops small following*

 

[blairwaldorfxo]

I literally can't believe the cool girl I used to watch has turned into present-day Jess! I am so baffled and disappointed. I blame Zak. I swear he is the cause of her tragic downfall!

 

[Lola123]

I literally can't believe the cool girl I used to watch has turned into present-day Jess! I am so baffled and disappointed. I blame Zak. I swear he is the cause of her tragic downfall!

I think leaving uni was. He’s been with her since her first year at uni so it’s been a slow decline

 

[Elle34nine]

She definitely peaked at uni

 

[sweetfigs]

Why does she post without capitalising names, titles, or even the beginning of her sentences? She doesn’t always use punctuation too. I know it’s trivial, but it bugs me!

 

[doodlebug]

She definitely talked about experiencing a deep sadness/mourning after uni and missing living with her friends. I agree, I think she peaked in uni. It’s a shame none of her friends moved to London after uni cos things probably would’ve felt very different for her.

 

[queenamber]

Why does she post without capitalising names, titles, or even the beginning of her sentences? She doesn’t always use punctuation too. I know it’s trivial, but it bugs me! View attachment 3271318 q

To be alternative The irony is, every "cool girl" on Instagram is doing this now

 

[formerly_sitkx]

Why does she post without capitalising names, titles, or even the beginning of her sentences? She doesn’t always use punctuation too. I know it’s trivial, but it bugs me! View attachment 3271318 q

cause she's so0oo0oo ~casual~ and a ~chill girl~

 

[Elyezabeth]

To be alternative The irony is, every "cool girl" on Instagram is doing this now

I was thinking this reminds me of how I would have posted in 2004 as an edgy alt teen

 

[Pew]

she must be completely insane if she thinks this only this boring book content will make her “provide” for her “little family”. i used to like her book content, and have defended it here, but FFS wtf is she doing?

 

[queenamber]

Her latest newsletter about speculative fiction was actually quite good. To give credit where it's due, she's definitely a step-up from most booktubers and it's refreshing to see her mention books I haven't heard of from mainstream booktubers and bookstagrammers.

But the whole thing about it being a "labor of love" and begging people to pay her! She wrapped up 6 books, that's probably doable for most readers in one month alongside a full time job. So I wonder once again, wtf is she doing with the rest of her time?

"But they are truly a labour of love with countless hours of reading, synthesising and writing so if you enjoyed it, please do consider becoming a paid subscriber. Or if you’re not ready for that kinda commitment, I also have a buy me a coffee page. Thanks so much!"

Also this line, which makes me wonder if the Times have gotten sick of her and sacked her. There's no way her lack of deadlines could survive at a newspaper:

"I was writing a version of this for The Sunday Times a little while ago but now I get to be as expansive as I like!"

 

[mushkala]

Her latest newsletter about speculative fiction was actually quite good. To give credit where it's due, she's definitely a step-up from most booktubers and it's refreshing to see her mention books I haven't heard of from mainstream booktubers and bookstagrammers.

But the whole thing about it being a "labor of love" and begging people to pay her! She wrapped up 6 books, that's probably doable for most readers in one month alongside a full time job. So I wonder once again, wtf is she doing with the rest of her time?

"But they are truly a labour of love with countless hours of reading, synthesising and writing so if you enjoyed it, please do consider becoming a paid subscriber. Or if you’re not ready for that kinda commitment, I also have a buy me a coffee page. Thanks so much!"

Also this line, which makes me wonder if the Times have gotten sick of her and sacked her. There's no way her lack of deadlines could survive at a newspaper:

"I was writing a version of this for The Sunday Times a little while ago but now I get to be as expansive as I like!"

Wait the buy a coffee thing is blowing my mind. At least the substack thing has the veneer of paying for a product. This is no different than street panhandling

 

[formerly_sitkx]

Wow. Just wow. Imagine (up until recently) living in your mom’s multimillion £££ London home, having a giant £££ farmhouse, having nannies for you kid, never working a day in your life…all while having a “buy me a coffee” button. The amount of audacity and privilege is astronomical

 

[lurker419]

Did anyone catch the Vandermeer interview today? How did it go?

 

[Pew]

Did anyone catch the Vandermeer interview today? How did it go?

I baffled that it was via zoom or whatever video chat thing! I couldn’t bother to read the ads for this interview so didn’t know it wasn’t a real life event

 

[brattx]

I used to like her book content but then I read two books that she recommended and was bored to tears so I had to stop. I appreciate that she doesn't talk about the same books all over booktube but it's sooo boring how she talks about the same book for 10 minutes. It's not interesting.
And don't even get me started on the 'buy me a coffee'.... Maybe ask your mum for a coffee???