MP Book Reviews on Instagram: "Review: Painted by Merry Farmer 4 of 5 stars Rhys Hawthorne is lost in grief and creative burnout when Early Stevens — a vulnerable, searching member of his family’s staff — becomes the one person he can’t stay away from. Early is trying to rebuild their life after being rejected by their parents, and falling for Rhys feels both dangerous and inevitable. A teasing misunderstanding pushes their simmering tension into something far more intimate, and one night changes everything. With desire turning into something deeper, both Rhys and Early must decide whether breaking the rules is worth the chance at love. I loved this story that beautifully captured the magnetic pull between Rhys and Early — two people carrying very different kinds of grief that nonetheless draw them together with quiet inevitability. Rhys was still shattered by the loss of his sister, while Early is grieving parents who can’t accept their true self. Their pain runs parallel, creating a connection that feels both fragile and deeply powerful. What makes their relationship so compelling is how they recognised pieces of their own hurt in each other. The tenderness that grows between them isn’t simple or convenient, but it’s honest, healing, and impossible to ignore. As their bond deepens, it becomes clear that love isn’t just something they want — it’s something they need in order to move forward. This was a gentle, emotional, and beautifully intimate story about two wounded souls finding solace, understanding, and hope in each other. I loved the Rhys painting Early scene. This was an MM story with mature content. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0DC5FPX27" 0 likes, 0 comments - mp_book_reviews on February 14, 2026: "Review: Painted by Merry Farmer 4 of 5 stars Rhys Hawthorne is lost in grief and creative burnout when Early Stevens — a vulnerable, searching member of his family’s staff — becomes the one person he can’t stay away from. Early is trying to rebuild their life after being rejected by their parents, and falling for Rhys feels both dangerous and inevitable. A teasing misunderstanding pushes their simmering tension into something far more intimate, and one night changes everything. With desire turning into something deeper, both Rhys and Early must decide whether breaking the rules is worth the chance at love. I loved this story that beautifully captured the magnetic pull between Rhys and Early — two people carrying very different kinds of grief that nonetheless draw them together with quiet inevitability. Rhys was still shattered by the loss of his sister, while Early is grieving parents who can’t accept their true self. Their pain runs parallel, creating a connection that feels both fragile and deeply powerful. What makes their relationship so compelling is how they recognised pieces of their own hurt in each other. The tenderness that grows between them isn’t simple or convenient, but it’s honest, healing, and impossible to ignore. As their bond deepens, it becomes clear that love isn’t just something they want — it’s something they need in order to move forward. This was a gentle, emotional, and beautifully intimate story about two wounded souls finding solace, understanding, and hope in each other. I loved the Rhys painting Early scene. This was an MM story with mature content. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0DC5FPX27".

Review: Painted by Merry Farmer 4 of 5 stars

Rhys Hawthorne is lost in grief and creative burnout when Early Stevens — a vulnerable, searching member of his family’s staff — becomes the one person he can’t stay away from. Early is… #BookReview #RomanceNovel #LGBTQLiterature #Grief #CreativeBurnout

When creating feels heavy, I try to remember that tending to my space is still part of the work.

Small, quiet steps count … even on the slow days.

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Once a year my best friend and I plan a long weekend together…part creative planning, part creative recovery.

It’s amazing what happens when you give yourself space to think, notice beauty, and be honest about burnout.

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For all you other creative, what do you like to do enemies you feel the burnout coming up?

Mine is slowly approaching after all these kidlit drawings I've done by i don't want to make me stop all my creative projects.

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I took 2 1/2 weeks off and didn’t work, and that felt…weird.

Burnout as an artist isn’t something I’m used to, but this trip reminded me that refilling the bucket matters just as much as keeping the ship moving.

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#DailyZombie's True Face

Sometimes the mask we wear is just to protect the world from the truth. And sometimes, that truth is... I'm Batman.

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😮‍💨 Need Breathing Room To CREATE?!
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We got deep on this one, BRO! It's hard to do anything creative when life is constantly coming at you.
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Some days the path is clear.
Some days it’s just fog—and you walk anyway.

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"I hit creative burnout hard this year. And 'just rest' was terrible advice.

Creative burnout isn't exhaustion - it's disconnection. You can't fix that with a nap.

What actually worked for me: buff.ly/qCQVIPI

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Creative burnout isn't a personal failure.

It's a systemic problem fueled by a toxic combination: the relentless demand for always-on content and budgets that refuse to budge.

What's one boundary you've set to protect your creative energy?

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When You Don’t Finish What You Started (and Still Choose to Keep Showing Up) I’ll be honest: I didn’t finish the 75-Day Joa Soft Challenge. I started strong, documenting my progress, checking off my daily goals, and feeling like I was finally doing something that expanded me — something just for me. But somewhere along the way, between the full-time job, family responsibilities, and preparing for The Ordinary Bruja’s release, I ran out of shlits.

I didn’t finish the 75-Day Joa Challenge. Between work, family, and launching The Ordinary Bruja, I ran out of shlits. But here’s what I learned about grace, finishing, and showing up anyway. 💛

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🤔Fellow (knitting) designers : Have you ever felt wondering whether THIS is really what you signed up doing? When I say THIS, I mean, all the stuff that is NOT designing : managing social media, chasing visibility, all that stuff...

Does anyone relate?

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Burnout Isn’t a Bath Problem Real recovery for creatives who are tired of being told to “just rest.”

Are you in burnout? Me too. But maybe we can help each other out. I write from experience, being in it, seeing it, and dealing with it.

From one creative to another, take care of yourself.

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Whole Time Was Living It Ever had that epiphany mid-chaos when you realize... Oh snap. I wasn’t lost—I was already in it? That’s the vibe Phoenix Ash is riding this week on Life As P…. October may have rolled in with her pumpkin-spice promises, but September left her spiritual banana peels everywhere. In this raw and reflective episode, P gets deep about how purpose isn’t just about what you do....it’s about who you are, and sometimes, what you unintentionally become to others. From writer’s block that won’t pay rent to offering soul-saving advice with zero ROI, P opens up about what it’s like to pour from a cup that was meant to overflow. She breaks down the difference between sympathy and empathy, why your internal critic might sound like someone you outgrew, and how validation shouldn’t be your GPS. This one’s for the purpose-seekers, the soul-lifters, the “why-can’t-I-write?” creatives, and everyone out here wondering if their calling has been whispering all along. (Spoiler: It has.) 📚 Cop Phoenix Ash’s books on Kindle, Audible, and paperback right here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Phoenix-Ash/author/B078GVTP2M/ 🛍️ Get your life and your merch at the https://shop.saywharadio.com/ – support the network, support the movement. 💬 Stay connected: Instagram: https://instagram.com/pwrites Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/AuthorPhoenixA TikTok:

📣 New Podcast! "Whole Time Was Living It" on @Spreaker #audibleauthor #blackwomenwriters #creativeburnout #empathymatters #forgiveandgrow #godspurpose #healingoutloud #innervoicecheck #kindleunlimitedreads #lifeasp #mentalhealthmatters #phoenixash #purposejourney #saywharadio #supportcircle

Resident Evil Requiem Director Desensitized to Horror, Struggles with Fear Koshi Nakanishi, the game’s director, shared this odd predicament in a recent IGN interview. "We don't know anymore," he admitted. "We've made so many of

Resident Evil Requiem Director Desensitized to Horror, Struggles with Fear

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Creative Burnout Is Real Discover practical tactics to overcome creative burnout and stay inspired during the final stretch of the year. Ideal for artists, creators, and entrepreneurs.

Feeling the creative burnout? Recognize the signs, take breaks, nourish your mind and body, and stay connected. Recharge your passion and finish the year strong.

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learning to do things again how burnout pushed me from endless meetings to actually making something

every cozy game starts with burnout. mine did too - in the real world. new post on how stardew's opening cutscene mirrored my own life, and why it pushed me into game dev #indiedev #gamedev #cozygames #creativeburnout

🖇️ Free Burnout Tools:
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Burnout didn’t lead to rest. It led to a cat-led merch store.
From “Cringe Noodle” mugs to chaos-driven stickers, here’s how emotional collapse turned into catharsis (and mildly unhinged branding).

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Sunday check-in 💭

What’s feeling heavy in your business lately?

Share it in the comments below.

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New post from Chaos Corner:

🧠 The Burnout Survival Notes, Vol. 1

If you’re held together with caffeine, sarcasm, and sticky notes, you need this.

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Dread thrives in silence.

Speak your goals aloud. Say the weird idea. Tell someone what you're building.

It’s not about perfection.

It’s about turning the lights back on.

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Me At The Moment.

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Writing is Just the Tip of the Iceberg Everyone thinks writing a book is hard. And it is — in the same way lighting a match is hard when you’re wearing gloves soaked in oil. But publishing? Publishing is the entire inferno that fo…

Nobody tells you publishing is a full-time job—unpaid, unthanked, and occasionally unhinged.

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Feeling stuck isn’t a sign you’re not cut out for this.

It’s a signal to pause, breathe, and reset.

You're not alone.

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🎙️ Is Passion Dead in 2025? Gen Z, Cooking & Creativity Crisis | Karel Cast 25-97 🎙️ Is Passion Dead in 2025? Gen Z, Cooking & Creativity Crisis | Karel Cast 25-97 Is passion vanishing from modern life? After watching Nonnas, the heartwarming Netflix film about Italian grandmas bringing joy through cooking, I couldn’t help but ask: Who is keeping the flame alive in today’s generation?While 73% of Gen Z say they cook at home, most rely on simple or processed recipes. Millennials cook too, but signature family dishes and kitchen traditions seem to be fading fast. Americans now average less than 75 minutes in the kitchen daily, and that number’s dropping.It doesn’t stop at food. Content creators are churning out trends for clicks instead of creating from the heart. Where’s the soul? Where’s the love? We’re replacing passion with performance—and mistaking rudeness or confrontation for authentic expression.Let’s talk about why passion is vanishing in 2025—from our meals to our media—and how we can revive it before it’s too late.💥 Raw. Real. Relevant. It’s The Karel Cast.📺 Watch daily at youtube.com/reallykarel🎧 Available on all major streaming platforms💖 Support at patreon.com/reallykarel⸻📌 Hashtags:#GenZ, #Millennials, #CookingAtHome, #NetflixNonnas, #CulturalDecline, #FoodCulture, #Passion2025, #ContentCreators, #MentalHealth, #KarelCast, #HomeCooking, #FamilyRecipes, #CreativeBurnout, #SocialMediaTrends, #DisposableCulture, #LoveThroughFood, #KitchenTraditions, #EmpathyGap, #ModernLife, #GenerationLosthttps://youtube.com/live/guTK56xbRfw

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Cue “Killing in the Name” 🎸🔥
“Fueled by caffeine & cryptic thoughts.” ☕️😐

Meet Howard — a cat spirit animal for creative burnout.

HOWARD ORIGINAL
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First panel: a girl named Kuma tied up to a log and set on fire saying "halp! I'm burning" Second panel: Kuma is torched to a crisp, with the narration "Kuma died that day" Third panel: a skeleton is being born, made from her ashes with the caption, "and he was born" Panel 4: Kuma seems to be alive she's shook and saying the following "they say he's the most evil and twisted soul, no one cares question him, or he will end you! He's creative death! But I call him cd in parenthesis

Panel 5: creative death picks her up from behind by her shirt like she's a cat and says "stop being dramatic" kuma looks stunned Panel 6: Kuma is laying on the floor with tears and her soul leaving her body. From a distance cd says "I'm just your burnout", with kuma replying "it's the same as being dead.

Title card with the creative death logo and a short description of the story "a story of a girl and her creative mishaps" CD is dancing in the background and Kuma lays her head on the desk face down with a pen tablet

Ever wonder how many deaths exist in this world? Well Kuma doesn't 😤 yet she's stuck with "him"! Creative Death 💀! Mini 10-ep comic about a girls artistic mishaps 🎨 #webcomic #minicomic #burnout #creativeburnout