Helen Power

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Futuristic Canada Anthology
July 28, 2018July 28, 2018 Helen

Futuristic Canada Anthology

May 26, 2018May 26, 2018 Helen

“The Debt” is freely available to read online!

Helen's short story The Debt
May 1, 2018May 1, 2018 Helen

My New Short Story: “The Debt” is Published in Suspense Magazine

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April 2, 2018April 1, 2018 Helen

“The Turning of the Season” is published!

My short story is published image
March 22, 2018March 22, 2018 Helen

My First Short Story Publication

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March 18, 2018 Helen

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New Book review of "The Other Woman" by Sandie Jones, which comes out this Tuesday! Mark your calendars!!! Thanks #Netgalley and #StMartinspress for the review copy! ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ Emily is a successful career woman with family and friends that she loves. But she’s never truly been in love before—at least, not since her ex-boyfriend, Tom, cheated on her years ago. When she falls deeply in love with Adam, it looks like she’s found everything she’s ever wanted in a man. Until she meets his mother. Pammie isn’t exactly happy to see her son with Emily. Quite the opposite. And it seems like Pammie will do anything to make sure that she is the only woman in Adam’s life. This book was a pleasant surprise. However, it has a very slow start, and I had a hard time getting through the first 15%. But once it is revealed that Pammie isn’t a doting, lovable potential-mother-in-law, things become interesting. The ways that Pammie undermines Emily are so subtle, yet so conniving and ultimately utterly disturbing. No spoilers here, but the things that she does are a lot subtler that a rabbit in a pot of boiling water, yet nearly as creepy and evil. The plot picks up its pace as it plunges forward, and I read the entire book in nearly one sitting. Of course, I was reading it during #25infive but it was still unputdownable. Read the full review at: https://powerlibrarian.wordpress.com/ (link in bio!) . . . . . . . #book #books #bibliophile #booklover #booklove #bookstagram #amreading #amreadingthriller #psychologicalthriller #theotherwoman #bookworm #booknerd #bookaholic #domesticsuspense #advancedreadercopy #bookreview #bookreviewer #bookblog #reading #reader #bookphotography #bookgeek #bookaddict
I’m on a road trip to Bruce Peninsula for a week of relaxation with two of my favourite librarians! Last night I stayed in the cutest little Bed & Breakfast called “The Gregory”. I also stumbled across the Huron County Library juuust before it closed. So gorgeous! I had no idea how cute Exeter is! I love the architecture... . . . . . . . #book #books #library #librariesofinstagram #huroncounty #publiclibrary #amreading #wanderlust #travel #traveling #roadtrip #librarian #booklover #bibliophile #bookworm #reader #reading #read #booknerdigans #booknerd #bookaholic #architecture #historic #exeter #ontario
This week I got not one, not two, but THREE books in the mail! I can't wait to read these! I've gotten them just in time for my vacation. The books are: "Madame Victoria" by Catherine Leroux - to be published November 13, 2018 by Biblioasis. Thank you @biblioasis_books! "Green Zone Jack" by I. James Bertolina- published on July 19, 2018 by East Third Street Press. Thank you @ryderauthorresources ! "Martha Kite Among the Congregation in Exile" by D.W. Cropper published by a small indie publisher called "Reliquary Press". Thanks to the author for the review copy! Reviews to come soon! . . . . . . . . #advancedreadercopy #bookreview #bookreviewer #bookmail #book #books #bookphoto #bookphotography #amreading #booklove #booklover #bibliophile #booknerd #librarylife #bookblog #reader #beachreads #fiction #bookaholic #bookstagram #goodreads #bookcommunity #readmore #summerreading #bookworm #read
Working on the answers to questions for my first ever author interview! ❤️ It's for a literary magazine that one of my short stories will be published in. I haven't officially announced it yet, so stay tuned for details! I will tell you that it’s coming out in October and it’s a Halloween special issue! ☀️👻☀️ . . . . . . #amwriting #author #writer #writing #writenow #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #author #beach #writerscommunity #writersofig #bibliophile #published #booklover #authorlife #working #authorsofinsta #fiction #writersnetwork #writers
Unemployed and desperate, Clay Jannon takes a night shift at Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore. Mr. Penumbra is odd, there are rarely any customers, and Clay isn't permitted to read any of the books. But of course, he doesn't obey that particular rule, and he quickly discovers that this place is a lot more than just a bookstore… ☀️✩ ✩ ✩ ☀️ This book is science fiction for those who don’t like science fiction, and literary fiction for those who aren't fond of that genre. I was warned that the book is very odd, but it isn’t that peculiar. The reason why so many people think it’s odd is because it’s has been marketed to the wrong crowds and presented in a misleading way. Even the cover (at least the cover of my edition) – is plain with yellow books on it. It does nothing to convey just how eclectic and zany its contents really are. It's ironic that a book featuring a marketing expert was marketed so poorly. 🌼 That said, this book is a whimsical and fun exploration of how books and the “old” are at odds with technology and advancement. I won’t go into details (spoilers!), but I enjoyed the plot—which at times was slow-moving, but did have some interesting twists and surprises. Read the full review on my book blog! (Link in bio) https://powerlibrarian.wordpress.com/ . . . . . . . #bookreview #book #books #mrpenumbra #robinsloan #bookstore #bookstores #amreading #literary #literature #sciencefiction #bibliophile #booknerd #booklove #Booklover #bookphoto #bookphotography #shelfie #bookstagram #bookreviewer #bookclub #reader #reading #writing #bookaholic #bookworm #bookgeek
Happy #SockSunday everyone! I'm just lounging in bed and leisurely reading for the #25infive readathon. I'm currently at 10 hours, and I've read two books and listened to one audiobook. Sadly, I do have things to do today, so I won't get to stay in bed much longer! QOTD: What's the longest you've ever been able to read in one sitting? . . . . . . . . #lazysunday #sundaze #book #books #amreading #netgalley #socks #cozy #arc #advancedreadercopy #witches #anthology #reader #reading #fantasy #amreadingya #youngadult #bibliophile #booklover #booklove #booknerd #bookaholic #currentlyreading #tbr #bookstagram #bookgeek #bookworm
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