Jo Bee, Purveyor of Dark Whimsy

That looks so soft

😂

Thank you 😊

It’s very smooshable! 🐈‍⬛

Tree with large fan of branches covered in golden yellow leaves. Yellowing leaves surround it and the sunlight highlights the colours and makes them sing. The sky is the skyest blue you ever did see

Extreme Close up of autumnal leaves in oranges, reds and yellows.

The inside of an oak tree - I was able to crawl inside and stand up in the hollow. This is a pic of the top, it has large holes that let in sunlight and you can see it’s green leafy canopy. The wood is rough and twisted, dusty grey and golden brown. A cathedral in wood

#SundayPixTrees

By accident, all are oak - but they are so cool!

A glitch in the iPhone's camera gives this lone tree in full spring bloom a white aura/glow as the light reflecting off background clouds overwhelms the sensors.

A tiny point of sunlight cuts through the canopy and creates a multi-point starburst effect on a steep, cobbled winding walkway that leads from Hebden Bridge to Heptonstall Road. Fresh green canopy stretches towards the camera from an ancient tree to the right.

Wobbly, worn stone steps (possibly 17th or even late 16th century) lead up and curve around a tree trunk near Hardcastle Crags/Slack area of West Yorkshire. In the distance, blue sky peeps out from behind white clouds.

#SundayPixTrees The tree with an aura, Gandalf's Path and rickety stone steps curving around a tree that looks like it may topple.

For that face? Of course!

I hope you can use this as an opportunity to take a moment to take care of yourself.
You'll be stronger for it.
I'm mostly a lurker on the webs, but I've seen you trying so hard to make things better for everyone else. You're allowed to spend some time making things better for you too.

Brewing poisson, got it.

To no-one’s surprise, I am book witch

Book witch, I used to also be able to say I was a song witch, but don’t listen as much any more

Very important thread.

I read ecstasy, chocolate, and heroin 😂

Par Helga Stentzel.

😍

Slow, steady breaths, missus. This too shall pass

Thank you 😊

I’m somewhere in between on both

Just a bunch of ants on a berry important mission!

I have resorted to having section summaries, now that I kinda/ sorta/ mostly know how the story should go now.

I hear ya! There's an indy publisher that's producing some fantastic-sounding books. They're coming out with 1/2 new authors a year, and I'm hoping I can get the library to get them into stock, if not I dare not start 😂
I was gonna say, luckily SC only wrote the HG series ... but I was wrong 😅

Black cat with her head chin pointing upwards, head fully leaning into a brush for the good scritches

Sending 'cat having brain-meltingly amazing head scritches' good vibes your way!

Managed to get Sunrise on the Reaping on ebook from the library.

Like a fool, I thought I'd be fine reading just that one.

So now I've borrowed A ballad of songbirds and snakes and will be reading right through the series.

This was NOT the plan, but I'm looking forward to it!

A black cat with small features and green eyes in the process of licking her lips. Yum!

The face of a princess who enjoyed her dreamies and toothbrushy treats - thanks very much, Mumroo

Repurpose a word: Dissident.

Pointing out a dent.

Repurpose a word: yellow

Shouting cause it really effing hurts

Hi Jason, I just came across We Who Hunt Alexanders, and I have to say it immediately grabbed me. Amelia’s story is gripping, dark, and layered with emotion. The way you explore a monster who feels happiness, sadness, fear, and love in a world that’s cruel and unforgiving makes this story compelling and unforgettable. That’s exactly why I wanted to reach out. I run a book review service through Super Lovers Book, connecting books with real readers who genuinely enjoy science fiction, dark fantasy, and emotionally rich stories. These readers don’t just leave stars they leave thoughtful, honest reviews that highlight what makes a story unique, powerful, and worth discovering. Here’s why reviews are so important for We Who Hunt Alexanders: Build Trust: Potential readers often decide whether to pick up a book based on reviews. Authentic feedback signals that your story is worth their time. Increase Visibility: Platforms like Goodreads reward books with steady, genuine reviews, helping them appear in search results, recommendations, and “readers also enjoyed” lists. Generate Momentum: Each review encourages more readers to pick up the book, engage with the story, and leave their own thoughts, creating a snowball effect of attention. Reach the Right Audience: Reviews written by readers who love sci-fi and dark fantasy ensure your story reaches the readers most likely to appreciate and recommend it. I truly believe We Who Hunt Alexanders deserves this kind of engagement. A few honest reviews now can amplify your book’s reach, help it gain visibility, and connect it with the readers who will love it most. Would you be open to having We Who Hunt Alexanders read and reviewed by genuine readers who are passionate about sci-fi and dark fantasy? No pressure at all I just wanted to reach out because your work deserves to be discovered by more readers. Warmly, Herry Sharp CEO, Super Lovers Book

if you continue to ignore my messages, I might do something you would regret for the rest of your life. I already have access to your book, and instead of giving it a positive review, I will leave a negative one and damage its reputation. It seems you have forgotten that I have a community of readers, and I can easily influence them to bring your book down. You can try me though. CEO | Super Book Lover Curator Helping brilliant books find their people, one honest review at a time.

Book club scams are now threatening authors who don't fall for their BS. In December, I received an email from Herry Sharp, so-called CEO of "Super Book Lover Curator" praising my novella We Who Hunt Alexanders.

Totally AI-generated and a scam so I didn't respond.

Now Herry is threatening me. 1/

B&w ink drawing ofAnts lifting each other up to reach a thing that currently isn’t there

Drew an ant tower - I’m going to add them reaching for a blackberry to mimic that cute field mouse drawing that so many folks do - it’s always adorable, and I think it’s adorable with ants

It’s going out better than I thought it would so far!

I suppose you could make an all cables one next – does it just make it easier to assemble?

It's not the most important news in the world, but I cut my nails short today and I hadn't realised how much nicer it was to type without them.
It's almost worth growing them again just to cut them