I have always loved Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy. Recently, I found The Secret History highly captivating. Donna Tartt doesn't mess around! P.S. I am an uncle and I bought your book! I can't wait to read it with my niece.
Things Fall Apart. I couldn't put it down, literally, I read it in one sitting. It was intense and wonderful and sad. Imma gonna send your book to my brother because he LOVES being an uncle.
@@chrisfriel5673 Oh I've heard really good things about Things Fall Apart. Adding to my Goodreads list now! Thank you for the recommendation 🙌 And thank you for the order! I really appreciate it!!😄
You wrote that the goal is to leave your channel feeling better. I have watched 4 videos so far and felt exactly that! Thank you 🫶🏼 I burst into tears when you said that life has been hard in your cardio video, because same girl same. Big love 💗
You are such a beautiful soul ! I’m literally crying my eyes out from this video ! ( well I’m also pregnant so … 😅) But yes I have to say you are so refreshing and I wish there were 100’s more ppl like you ! I am French, lived 16 years in Australia and recently moved to LA with my husband. I just want to give you a huge hug 🤗🥰
RUclips suggested that I watch your queer eye video and it was so awesome that I'm now working through all 8 of your videos. Make more! You're awesome! And when I realized you were Canadian, it all made more sense. You have an amazing attitude and I want to be alerted of your videos more often!
Gurl I'm about to cry! This is amazing and now I'm going to buy your book for my toddler. You were so brave and it paid off ❤ One of my favorite books is heartless by Marissa Meyer.
Hi! :) I just ordered your book. My brother is my little girls (she is 3 years old) best friend! I am going to give it to him as a gift 💕. Thank you for making really fun to watch and inspirational videos!
Oh my goodness thank you so much!! If your comfortable with it I'd love for you to take a picture of your brother and daughter with the book and tag me on instagram!!
Just found your channel and it’s so inspiring-I also wrote a book and published it a few months ago (YA fantasy) and have dreamed of seeing it in a bookstore. I’ve asked a few of my local bookstores and have gotten emails to follow up but still haven’t taken the next step (mostly scared they’ll say no because too few Goodreads reviews 😢), but this has inspired me to take the leap. Love the content!!!
Hey Abby! Thanks for the kind words - it really means alot ❤ Congrats on the book! If you're comfortable with it can you link it? I'd love to see! You can do it!! I was so scared at first but everyone was SO nice. You got this 💪
Aw thank you!! I tried dropping the link in the comment but it didn't work...I just added my website to my bio (kind of surprised I hadn't earlier lol). The title is The Power of Shadows!@@makariespe
@@abbygeigerman Amazing thank you! I'll drop the link here for anyone who is interested :) I'm guessing youtube has doesn't let people include links because of spam. www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/199298403
I just love you. I want to say that you shouldn't give up in any time of your life. You are strong woman and you should always find the best things of the world like you already do. Good luck in your life beautiful woman.
I've just discovered your channel and I already enjoy it soo much. Love the vibe and the editing. At the moment I'm binge watching all of your videos. You're such an inspiration for someone who always wanted to write and publish a book themself. It is still on my bucket list. Can't wait for the next video :)
Hey thank you so much - I really appreciate it ☺️ Good luck with your book 😍 I publish through Amazon kdp and I hired an illustrator through upwork if that helps!:)
this is great, I am proud too! It is so hard to talk to people about something you've done and promote it - EVEN or especially if it is something you are very happy about and proud!
This video is just so wonderful! As a fellow writer, I really felt the trepidation. It's so nerve-wracking to put yourself out there like that to promote your work. Congratulations!
Hi! I love your videos so much and am so happy I found your videos!! I was thinking of going to grad school at UVic and was wondering if you had any insight about the school and the quality as well as the atmosphere at Victoria!
Hi Makari, popping into the comments to tell you that over the past few months, you have become my favourite creator on here and I'm rewatching all your videos rn bc I have bad menstrual cramps and need cheering up rn. Your approach to making videos and to life are wonderful and your energy is contagious, thank you for putting yourself and your work out here ❤ have a great day (i'll try to remember to comment as i go, for the algorythm :)) )
My favourite book(s): "Moonwalking with Einstein" by Joshua Foer and "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer..... I just realized that they're brothers and each wrote one of my favourite books............................ 🤯
So cool. Just found this video, but I was recently talking to my mom about how unappreciated I feel as an uncle sometimes. I've always made sure to make my nephews and nieces feel valued and empowered, but uncles are often shown as distant or aloof. I'm gonna have to get a copy of your book to give to my youngest niece. Actually, she's my great niece, but I think it still counts, right?
You have this incredible energy and warmth about ya that radiates even through a screen! So happy I stumbled upon your channel! Keep up the great work and hope to see more videos in the future :) - Nothing but love from the US
Wild to see you had less than 500 subscribers just a couple months ago compared to the 18k you have now. It's a great channel and I'm excited to watch it grow. Also always great seeing Canadian content creators!
Hey Nicole, thank you for letting me know!! Those links are so random and not connected to me at all 😳😂 They are fixed now. Thanks again - I really appreciate you pointing that out! 🙌
I just found your channel. Great vibes! I would love an update on this video! I've loved this little glipse into the book world from an author's pov, and it left me curious as to what happens next. Like, how many books did they take? Did they sell just from being on the shelves without pr?
Hey! Thanks, I appreciate it! The stores that took books each took 3 copies. After that I posted about it on Instagram so friends and family definitely went to the stores to buy some. Most of my sales still come from Amazon, but I restock each store about once a month ☺️
What's your favourite book?! 🤔
I have always loved Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy. Recently, I found The Secret History highly captivating. Donna Tartt doesn't mess around!
P.S. I am an uncle and I bought your book! I can't wait to read it with my niece.
Things Fall Apart. I couldn't put it down, literally, I read it in one sitting. It was intense and wonderful and sad. Imma gonna send your book to my brother because he LOVES being an uncle.
@@chrisfriel5673 Oh I've heard really good things about Things Fall Apart. Adding to my Goodreads list now! Thank you for the recommendation 🙌
And thank you for the order! I really appreciate it!!😄
@@jacksonirving9311 Gotta love Donna Tartt 😍
Trinity… by Leon Uris 👍
Next up: write book number two. "I love being your aunt." So my daughter can read it to her nephew. 💖
maybe one day!! 😆
You wrote that the goal is to leave your channel feeling better. I have watched 4 videos so far and felt exactly that! Thank you 🫶🏼 I burst into tears when you said that life has been hard in your cardio video, because same girl same. Big love 💗
It makes me really happy to hear that (not the fact that this year was hard... but the feeling better part😂). Thanks Amy ❤ :')
2024 will be out year 💃
What a story!! I adore your will and persistence and how you humorously share your experiences! So genuine. Keep it going!
Thank you so much!
You are such a beautiful soul !
I’m literally crying my eyes out from this video !
( well I’m also pregnant so … 😅)
But yes I have to say you are so refreshing and I wish there were 100’s more ppl like you !
I am French, lived 16 years in Australia and recently moved to LA with my husband.
I just want to give you a huge hug 🤗🥰
I love this comment. Thanks Claire - I appreciate you 🥹 congrats on your growing family! 🤗
The Sad Keanu sandwich-on-a-bench shot really ties the whole video together
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RUclips suggested that I watch your queer eye video and it was so awesome that I'm now working through all 8 of your videos. Make more! You're awesome! And when I realized you were Canadian, it all made more sense. You have an amazing attitude and I want to be alerted of your videos more often!
Hey thanks for watching all of my videos! I really appreciate it and I'm glad you like them 🙌😄
Impressive persistence. Well done!
Thank you so much! :)
Embarrased to say i cried at the end but i did HAHAHA🥹
Awe this is so sweet 🥹 I'm glad you enjoyed it!
me too... :)
Yo this hit in the feels today - legit gasped started crying when Sorensen said yes 🤣😅 Thabk you for sharing your story 💕
UPDATE NEEDED!!!
Any specifics you're after?! 😂
Gurl I'm about to cry! This is amazing and now I'm going to buy your book for my toddler. You were so brave and it paid off ❤
One of my favorite books is heartless by Marissa Meyer.
This comment makes me smile - thank you so much :’) I hope you enjoy the book!
And okay, heartless. I’ll add it to my GoodReads!!
Hi! :) I just ordered your book. My brother is my little girls (she is 3 years old) best friend! I am going to give it to him as a gift 💕. Thank you for making really fun to watch and inspirational videos!
Oh my goodness thank you so much!! If your comfortable with it I'd love for you to take a picture of your brother and daughter with the book and tag me on instagram!!
Wow.... This actually made me emotional!
Just found your channel and it’s so inspiring-I also wrote a book and published it a few months ago (YA fantasy) and have dreamed of seeing it in a bookstore. I’ve asked a few of my local bookstores and have gotten emails to follow up but still haven’t taken the next step (mostly scared they’ll say no because too few Goodreads reviews 😢), but this has inspired me to take the leap. Love the content!!!
Hey Abby! Thanks for the kind words - it really means alot ❤ Congrats on the book! If you're comfortable with it can you link it? I'd love to see!
You can do it!! I was so scared at first but everyone was SO nice. You got this 💪
ALSO. I just creeped your channel. YOU ARE LOVELY.
Aw thank you!! I tried dropping the link in the comment but it didn't work...I just added my website to my bio (kind of surprised I hadn't earlier lol). The title is The Power of Shadows!@@makariespe
@@abbygeigerman Amazing thank you! I'll drop the link here for anyone who is interested :) I'm guessing youtube has doesn't let people include links because of spam.
www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/199298403
I just love you. I want to say that you shouldn't give up in any time of your life. You are strong woman and you should always find the best things of the world like you already do. Good luck in your life beautiful woman.
I've just discovered your channel and I already enjoy it soo much.
Love the vibe and the editing.
At the moment I'm binge watching all of your videos.
You're such an inspiration for someone who always wanted to write and publish a book themself.
It is still on my bucket list.
Can't wait for the next video :)
Hey thank you so much - I really appreciate it ☺️
Good luck with your book 😍 I publish through Amazon kdp and I hired an illustrator through upwork if that helps!:)
Gonna spend my sunday night binge watching all you videos as well haha. I can't get enough of your energy. We need more poeple like you in this world.
Great job of marketing! Hope you continue writing and sharing your stories.❤
Thank you! 🥹
You are so brave. Go Makari!!
Thank you so much!!
“East of Eden” is my favorite book
this is great, I am proud too! It is so hard to talk to people about something you've done and promote it - EVEN or especially if it is something you are very happy about and proud!
Thanks for watching this one! Probably the video I'm most proud of, so I'm really glad you enjoyed it 😆
This video is just so wonderful! As a fellow writer, I really felt the trepidation. It's so nerve-wracking to put yourself out there like that to promote your work. Congratulations!
I just randomly found that playlist! This is an excellent video, and it was entirely enjoyable! I LOVE being your SUBSCRIBER!
Way to go Mak!
also, Whew, I don't have to boycott Russell's Books.
Indigo (et al): yer dead ta me!
Hahaha, yea we can still go to Russell's. Phew!
Hi! I love your videos so much and am so happy I found your videos!! I was thinking of going to grad school at UVic and was wondering if you had any insight about the school and the quality as well as the atmosphere at Victoria!
Hi Makari, popping into the comments to tell you that over the past few months, you have become my favourite creator on here and I'm rewatching all your videos rn bc I have bad menstrual cramps and need cheering up rn. Your approach to making videos and to life are wonderful and your energy is contagious, thank you for putting yourself and your work out here ❤ have a great day (i'll try to remember to comment as i go, for the algorythm :)) )
Way to go Makari! You stepped out of your comfort zone and got results! Fabulous
Thank you so much!
I should do that with my book!
You should! Such a nice way to meet people at your local bookstore too :)
i actually love watching your videos.
My favourite book(s): "Moonwalking with Einstein" by Joshua Foer and "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer..... I just realized that they're brothers and each wrote one of my favourite books............................
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My book is in the mail! I bought it from Bolen a week ago before this came out!
No way!! Thank you so much for buying AND for supporting a local shop. I really appreciate it 🙌🏼
@@makariespe love Bolen, use to shop there all the time when I lived in Vic
dang your video editing is really good :)
Thank you so much :)
Why did you delete your old videos though?? That makes me sad 😢❤
Great job on this though!!!!
I love your energy! Congrats on getting the book in stores! This is just the beginning for you ❤.
Hey thanks Daria! I really appreciate it 🤩
So cool. Just found this video, but I was recently talking to my mom about how unappreciated I feel as an uncle sometimes. I've always made sure to make my nephews and nieces feel valued and empowered, but uncles are often shown as distant or aloof. I'm gonna have to get a copy of your book to give to my youngest niece. Actually, she's my great niece, but I think it still counts, right?
You’re so sweet and kind I love your videos so much you gave an amazing motivation to live 😭🩷🩷🩷🩷
Thanks for leaving the nicest comment ever :') :') This makes me so happy!
You have this incredible energy and warmth about ya that radiates even through a screen! So happy I stumbled upon your channel! Keep up the great work and hope to see more videos in the future :) - Nothing but love from the US
Hey thanks Caroline I really appreciate it!!:)
Ohh I'm really happy for you and I also feel proud of you, it even made me a bit emotional😅🫶🏻
this is so cool, you can be proud. ❤
You are wildly inspiring! Thank you so much ❤
Hey thanks Ashley - I appreciate it ❤😌
Wild to see you had less than 500 subscribers just a couple months ago compared to the 18k you have now. It's a great channel and I'm excited to watch it grow. Also always great seeing Canadian content creators!
Shes at 26,6k now! That is such a big growth but she is so positive so i can imagine why
Exodus by Leon Uris is my favourite book.
Second Uris recommendation of the day!
Will you make a video on the process of making your book as a first time author?
OK, as an Uncle I really need to read this book! Is it available in Northern Ireland??
Really really proud of you!
God! This is SO inspiring!
All the links in your description go to very weird links. Love the video!
Hey Nicole, thank you for letting me know!! Those links are so random and not connected to me at all 😳😂 They are fixed now.
Thanks again - I really appreciate you pointing that out! 🙌
🤣💞💞@@makariespe
Your city looks so beautiful compared to anything we have in Scotland.😲
I just found your channel. Great vibes! I would love an update on this video! I've loved this little glipse into the book world from an author's pov, and it left me curious as to what happens next. Like, how many books did they take? Did they sell just from being on the shelves without pr?
Hey! Thanks, I appreciate it! The stores that took books each took 3 copies. After that I posted about it on Instagram so friends and family definitely went to the stores to buy some. Most of my sales still come from Amazon, but I restock each store about once a month ☺️
Love this!!!! Can’t wait to go buy it 😍
Thank you! 🥲
Favorite book. Dune
Your videos have such good vibes it's ridiculous!!
Hey thanks - I appreciate it!! :)
You earned a sub
Good for you !
Thank you!
hi! this video makes me feel really good, thank you. my favourite is... everything by tove jansson, can't decide on one ;)
Hey thanks! I really appreciate it 🙌😄
I'll buy your book!
Amazing, thank you so much!
Powerful🎉
You are so cool!!
😍❤️
How does your city have so many independent bookstores? I live on metro Chicago, and we have almost none.
“Twilight or bust” lollls 😆
Good job!!!!
Thank you!!!
This is so cute!
Thanks Stephanie!
Life of Pi
Is the book available in French?
Not at this time!