Soft Landings for Hard Days

A soulful companion with timeless wisdom for anyone navigating the quiet weight of modern life

When life gets hard, we're told to push through and hold it all together. We're so used to carrying everything that when our backs finally break, we question our strength, not the load. We doubt our worthiness and move toward isolation.

In Soft Landings for Hard Days, celebrated coach and speaker Jovian Zayne offers a different path: one rooted in self-compassion, grace, and prioritizing what we need over what the world demands. Through five grounding invitations—be gentle with yourself, feel your feelings, believe you are worthy, honor the seasons of your life, and appreciate life's goodness—she shares how to create "soft landings" that offer ease on even the most challenging days.

Blending soul-stirring reflections and personal stories from her journey through motherhood, job loss, health scares, and faith, Jovian meets you in life's tender moments, with micro-meditations for:

• The day you don't want to ask for help
• The day your body betrays you
• The day you feel like an imposter
• The day you miss your old life
• The day you fall in love

With warmth, widsom, and welcomed honesty, Zayne reminds us that we don't have to earn our rest or prove our worth. We can choose self-compassion and honor our humanity. On our hardest days, this is how we find our way back to ourselves.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs