Helen Power

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Category: Updates

July 15, 2019 Helen

Futuristic Canada reviewed by Amazing Stories!

Women in Hinnom part 2
February 16, 2019 Helen

Women in Horror Month

my 2018 publications
January 27, 2019 Helen

2018 Wrap Up

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I finally had the chance to read this book! I absolutely LOVED it (as I knew I would). "I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer" by Michelle McNamara. 💕 I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to read a powerful memoir about a strong and influential woman--regardless of if you think you're interested in true crime or not. Read the full review at: https://powerlibrarian.wordpress.com/2019/08/20/ill-be-gone-in-the-dark/ (link in bio) . Michelle McNamara was a true crime writer who coined the name “The Golden State Killer”. She was instrumental in connecting his crimes across California. This book, which is a perfect blend of true crime and memoir, was published posthumously. The editors pieced together finished chapters with Michelle’s notes and articles about the Golden State Killer that she’d written over the years. . This book isn’t about the Golden State Killer. Well, I suppose it is, but not directly. To me, this book is about the woman who was compelled to catch him. I think this is important to distinguish, because many true crime books focus on the killers, on the horrible deeds they did, and barely touch the surface of the people who fought for justice. I strongly believe that this shift in focus from the killer to the investigator is one of the reasons why this book became a bestseller. Michelle McNamara was a truly special woman, and her ambition, drive, and hard work was instrumental in catching the Golden State Killer. . 5 stars! . . . #amreading #truecrime #michellemcnamara #illbegoneinthedark #goodreads #booksbooksbooks #canadianbookstagram #booknerd #bookaholic #Bookphotography #nonfiction #literary #bookreview #bookblogger #sanfrancisco #serialkiller #bestseller #books #bookstagram #read #readersofinstagram #igreads #crime #newblogpost #booklove #fivestars #onemorepage
#latergram Yesterday was National Thrift Shop Day, and what did I buy? BOOKS! I'm really excited about this haul. Books were $1.50 (CAD) each! Time to get reading! 🤓 . . . . . #amreading #booklover #bookish #bookhaul #tbr #readersofinstagram #nationalthriftshopday #goodreads #booksbooksbooks #canadianbookstagram #booknerd #Bookworm #bookaholic #whattoread #bookobsessed #bookstagram #bookphotography #shopaholic
Lounging in the pool, reading, and soaking up the rays. This is the life for me! Enjoying my last few days in Ottawa! Also: I have a job update to make early next week! So excited, but I don’t want to jinx anything by announcing too soon. Stay tuned!! . . . . . #amreading #beachreads #pool #summertime #lazysummer #bookstagram #booklover #bibliophile #booklove #summer #booknerd
I saw Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark! It’s a good movie, but my sister and I had been hoping there would be more stories featured. I read these books when I was pretty young, and the helped to shape me into the writer I am now. . Another picture of my family’s cat. Seriously, getting her to move to the right was not possible, even though I explained to her that it would make for a better picture. . . . . . . #amreading #amwriting #scarystories #writersofinstagram #booklover #canadianbookstagram #authorsofinstagram #author #writer #reader #catsofinstagram #cats #goodreads #horror #scarystoriestotellinthedark
After a bit of a hiatus (life gets so stressful sometimes!), I have a new book review for you! “Dear Wife” by Kimberley Belle. This one’s a real page turner! A perfect beach read ☀️🍸 . Synopsis: Dear Wife tells the story of a woman who escapes her abusive husband, changes her look, changes her name, and goes on the run. Now Beth Murphy, she is desperate to be free from the man who made her live in fear for so many years. Back home, Jeffrey returns from a business trip to find that his wife, Sabine, is missing. Dear Wife follows their two stories, as well as the story of the police detective who will do anything to find the missing woman. . Dear Wife is an engaging read from cover to cover. While I predicted the plot twist early on, it didn’t matter. The tension Belle weaves into every page kept me riveted throughout the story. Despite the fact that the story is told from multiple first-person POVs, it is quite easy to read and follow. The three main characters have unique thinking styles, and the POV scenes don’t jump from one to another too often, making this a quick and easy read. I recommend this novel to any fan of psychological thrillers. It doesn’t rely on an unlikeable main character as its hook, and has a refreshing take on the genre. 5 stars! Read the full review at: https://powerlibrarian.wordpress.com/2019/08/12/dear-wife (link in bio) . . . . . #amreading #psychologicalthriller #bookreview #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #bookphotography #booknerd #bookworm #bibliophile #canadianbookstagram #bookishcanadians #goodreads #parkrow #kimberleybelle #dearwife #netgalley #onemorechapter #read #readersofinstagram
My parents’ copy of “Angels” came in the mail! My short story “Job Burnout” is in this... Also - This is Mia, my parents’ cat who I met for the first time on Wednesday. She has a real split personality disorder. One minute she’s kissing you, the next minute she’s biting. #relatable . . . . . . . #amwriting #shortstory #blackharepress #goodreads #bibliophile #booksandcats #catsofinstagram #booklover #booknerd #bookworm #authorsofinstagram #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity #author #writer #writing canadianbookstagram #angels #cats #catlover
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