"'Yoohoo! Who's that singing scales? Who's the owl of ill-omen?'"

I read this line like it was this guy 😭:

Alright everyone… you know the drill! What’s a complaint you have this week? (No matter how big, small, crazy, simple, silly, dramatic, etc). GET IT ALL OUT THERE🙂‍↕️

Greetings, boundlings!

I often see comparisons to fan fiction in some people's reviews, usually of romance, and I am curious what that actually means. Generally, it seems like a criticism although correct me if I am wrong.

I read a looooot of romance, some good, some trashy, some that should not have been published. However, I rarely read fan fiction - I'm sure there's some out there I would enjoy I've just honestly never gotten around to it and usually prefer to read physical books.

I can kiiiiind of get the vibe of what people mean but what specifically makes a work feel like fan fiction?

For example, I knew that Game Changer by Rachel Reid was originally a fanfic but I am often in awe of people who guess this fact without actually knowing the lore. Like what wizarding power do you have? What are the tell tale signs?

Hi my fellow readers! 😁 Anyone else here that loves to read and has knitting as a hobby? 🫶 How are your reading and knitting wip working out with the first three months of the year all gone?

What is your current book read and knitting wip? 🥰 I would love to know about your progress!

I am currently reading The Dictionary for Lost Words and working on an autumn dress to wear for an occasion. 😉

Happy April everyone!

EDIT: Thank you everyone for taking the time to share your projects and current reads. 🫶 You guys are so talented.