Book two of Helpless is currently being worked on by my editing and designing team at Palmetto! Once the cover is complete, I’ll be doing a cover reveal! Along with an estimate of when the book will be ready to buy! Thank you all for your support and if you haven’t read book one, head on over to Amazon or Barnes and Noble and get your copy!
I have great memories of reading Stroud’s Bartimaeus series and his standalone novel Heroes of the Valley with my daughter when she was a kid, and this entertaining page turner brought those memories right back. Sent in a steampunkish post-apocalyptic England filled with deadly creatures, walled cities, and adults who are jerks (and worse), the book centers on Scarlet, a lovable scoundrel who has penchants for violence and bank robbery. Fleeing the scene of a crime she meets the slight and awkward Albert Browne, alone in the wilderness. The two quickly find they’re being hunted by an armed group; Scarlett assumes they’re after her and the money she stole, but it turns out she’s wrong. Albert has a few surprises for her, including one that will help her career as a criminal (though that doesn’t seem to need much help).
The book isn’t entirely a nonstop chase at breakneck speed, though there’s always danger nearby. But I never doubted that Scarlett was a match for all challenges, including the stylish and nasty big bad she and Albert face at the end.
#olsstaffpick There are no monsters anymore, or so Jam has always been taught, but when the creature, Pet, emerges from a painting in Jam’s home, she’s not so sure anymore. With Pet hunting for a monster, and Jam becoming more and more certain there is something dangerous in her best friend’s house, time is running out for Jam to convince others that they’re not as safe as they think…
For this week’s #bookstagram Monday #bookrecommendation, #olsDianapicks PET by @azemezi. This #yalit debut blew critics away and won the #StonewallBookAward! Check out this haunting work that is sure to keep you at the edge of your seat – find it on our shelves or in #cloudLibrary! #osceolalibrary #librarybooks #akwaekeemezi #transprotagonist #blackprotagonist #representation #representationmatters #scifi #fantasy #lgbtq #lgbtqia #pet #youngadult #youngadultfiction #yafiction https://www.instagram.com/p/CIgerFFhsVa/?igshid=5xso8ok86kut
I always get giddy whenever I get stuff sent or recommend to me that has a connection to Sweden ❄ Guess I am sort of proud of my country! . . #cozyascanbee - Bookmarks #booknerdsandfriends - Mistletoe (book kiss) . (I mean, this kiss goes on for an entire page and it just makes me squee every time I re-read it) . . #bookstagram #instabooks #booktography #yalit #bibliophile #booknerd #bookaholic #bookgram #yabooks #bookphotography #yafiction #booklove #booklover #bookaddict #bookworm #bookdragon #bookworld #bookpage #bookphotochallenge #bookstachallenge #photochallengedecember #yulegoat #bookmark #legendary #stephaniegarber https://www.instagram.com/p/B6B3k6YAaH6/?igshid=1rjjko4i9m2l5
Winter/autumn means cozy fire time during nights when I don’t have work the next day . . #booknerdsandfriends - Fireside (books and candles) . (Decided to use my actual fireplace instead of a candle here ) . . #bookstagram #instabooks #booktography #yalit #bibliophile #booknerd #bookaholic #bookgram #yabooks #bookphotography #yafiction #booklove #booklover #bookaddict #bookworm #bookdragon #bookworld #gorgeouscover #coverlove #bookandfire #bookphotochallenge #bookstachallenge #photochallengedecember #fireplace #childrenofbloodandbone https://www.instagram.com/p/B6B0FIOAbdk/?igshid=veug1ngw7fvv
Whenever I asked my sister to create a character for a story I was writing when we were kids, they always ended up obsessed with dragons. Can’t say I blame her! . . #booknerdsandfriends - Gremlins (favourite book creatures) . . #bookstagram #instabooks #booktography #yalit #bibliophile #booknerd #bookaholic #bookgram #yabooks #bookphotography #yafiction #booklove #booklover #bookaddict #bookworm #bookdragon #gorgeouscover #coverlove #booksandtea #bookphotochallenge #bookstachallenge #photochallengedecember #deverry #dragons https://www.instagram.com/p/B6Bqef0Af7v/?igshid=ysdgu3yn1b9h
What’s your favourite holiday film? Mine is The Holiday - which me, my sister and my mum watch together every year . . #cozyascanbee - Festive film . . #bookstagram #instabooks #booktography #yalit #bibliophile #booknerd #bookaholic #bookgram #yabooks #bookphotography #yafiction #booklove #booklover #bookaddict #bookworm #bookdragon #bookworld #bookpage #bookandmovie #bookphotochallenge #bookstachallenge #photochallengedecember #harrypotter #theholiday https://www.instagram.com/p/B6BlO8OAIvB/?igshid=zf0hjswhad6g
I’m planning to create a wall of maps above my desk. These three are currently waiting to be framed . . #booknerdsandfriends - North Pole (#MapMonday) . . #bookstagram #instabooks #booktography #yalit #bibliophile #booknerd #bookaholic #bookgram #yabooks #bookphotography #yafiction #booklove #booklover #bookaddict #bookworm #bookdragon #bookworld #bookmaps #gamemap #bookphotochallenge #bookstachallenge #photochallengedecember #witchlands #middleearth #thedas #dragonage #tolkien #susandennard https://www.instagram.com/p/B53Y-84g2s2/?igshid=afrjh1rsux7d
When I was a kid, we were not “allowed” to put up the Christmas decorations (apart from Advent decorations) until Christmas break. Another bonus with having your own place now, I suppose! . . #cozyascanbee - Ornaments . . #bookstagram #instabooks #booktography #yalit #bibliophile #booknerd #bookaholic #bookgram #yabooks #bookphotography #yafiction #booklove #booklover #bookaddict #bookworm #bookdragon #bookworld #gorgeouscover #coverlove #bookphotochallenge #bookstachallenge #photochallengedecember #theluxe #annagodbersen #santa https://www.instagram.com/p/B53HhHIgUNM/?igshid=22n25onvoq0d
My library wall I was so happy when I realized I could have a full bookshelf wall in my new apartment . . #booknerdsandfriends - ‘Tis the Season (#shelfiesunday) . . #bookstagram #instabooks #booktography #yalit #bibliophile #booknerd #bookaholic #bookgram #yabooks #bookphotography #yafiction #booklove #booklover #bookaddict #bookworm #bookdragon #bookworld #shelfie #bookphotochallenge #bookstachallenge #photochallengedecember #bookshelf #library https://www.instagram.com/p/B53CQf3guMF/?igshid=1ko0un4gm3y12
The checklist I’m using is made by my cousin @mandaloouise - and it’s the best tool when planning what to prep for Christmas ☃️ . . #cozyascanbee - Letter writing day . . #bookstagram #instabooks #booktography #yalit #bibliophile #booknerd #bookaholic #bookgram #yabooks #bookphotography #yafiction #booklove #booklover #bookaddict #bookworm #bookdragon #bookworld #bookpage #bookphotochallenge #bookstachallenge #photochallengedecember #thechristmasaurus #tomfletcher #checklist https://www.instagram.com/p/B5yST0Mg7pQ/?igshid=dmwtltej0xul
One of the perks of being a teacher is that you get to see quite a few plays and concerts. Today I got to watch the local children’s Soul Choir perform their Christmas musical - which was brilliant! . . #cozyascanbee - Festive Friday #booknerdsandfriends - Cookie sheets (#flatlayfriday) . . #bookstagram #instabooks #booktography #yalit #bibliophile #booknerd #bookaholic #bookgram #yabooks #bookphotography #yafiction #booklove #booklover #bookaddict #bookworm #bookdragon #bookworld #gorgeouscover #coverlove #bookphotochallenge #bookstachallenge #photochallengedecember #flatlay #danceofthieves #maryepearson #christmastree https://www.instagram.com/p/B5v4MZnA0bZ/?igshid=1au8fg58xlgq7
Two weeks left of this semester! Not sure if me, my colleagues, or the students are looking forward to the holidays the most . . #cozyascanbee - Red book cover #booknerdsandfriends - Gingerbread (books and cookies) . . #bookstagram #instabooks #booktography #yalit #bibliophile #booknerd #bookaholic #bookgram #yabooks #bookphotography #yafiction #booklove #booklover #bookaddict #bookworm #bookdragon #bookworld #gorgeouscover #coverlove #booksandcookies #bookphotochallenge #bookstachallenge #photochallengedecember #finale #acourtofthornsandroses #gingerbread https://www.instagram.com/p/B5tD08cgj1A/?igshid=lip53pz51g3g
Another holiday tradition in my family: the weekend before First Of Advent we make gingerbread cookies And we make thrm from scratch - no pre-made batter here! . . #cozyascanbee - Gingerbread #booknerdsandfriends - Winter Wonderland (wintery books) . . #bookstagram #instabooks #booktography #yalit #bibliophile #booknerd #bookaholic #bookgram #yabooks #bookphotography #yafiction #booklove #booklover #bookaddict #bookworm #bookdragon #bookworld #gorgeouscover #coverlove #bookandcookies #bookphotochallenge #bookstachallenge #photochallengedecember #wintersong #sjaejones https://www.instagram.com/p/B5qiTW6Au8q/?igshid=1gy6gd95jrhpj
The tea we got with the #CapturingTheDevil hangover crate from @faecrate smells divine Haven’t dared to make a cup yet - there’s a high risk I’ll drink all of it in a day! . . #booknerdsandfriends - Holly berries (#teatuesday) . . #bookstagram #instabooks #booktography #yalit #bibliophile #booknerd #bookaholic #bookgram #yabooks #bookphotography #yafiction #booklove #booklover #bookaddict #bookworm #bookdragon #bookworld #gorgeouscover #coverlove #booksandtea #bookphotochallenge #bookstachallenge #photochallengedecember #kerrimaniscalco https://www.instagram.com/p/B5qdjWDAOqA/?igshid=l9svoba0bgv3
When I was a kid, we always put the tree up together on the 23rd. Nowadays I tend to put it up a lot earlier I didn’t put it up last year though - at all - due to severe stress. Which means my cat has never experienced it! I’ll update you all on her reaction later . . #cozyascanbee - Christmas tree . . #bookstagram #instabooks #booktography #yalit #bibliophile #booknerd #bookaholic #bookgram #yabooks #bookphotography #yafiction #booklove #booklover #bookaddict #bookworm #bookdragon #bookworld #gorgeouscover #coverlove #bookphotochallenge #bookstachallenge #photochallengedecember #caraval #stephaniegarber https://www.instagram.com/p/B5qYv-rAuOx/?igshid=vhhzn6q15g8i