It's What's up Wednesday time again. This is my second What's up Wednesday, so I am very excited to be back for another week.
What's up Wednesday is run by the lovely Jaime Morrow. You can check out her blog here. It's a really simple blog fest. Each week we answers the questions below and you get to learn a little about what we are up to. So, lets get started.
- WHAT I'M READING
- WHAT I'M WRITING
- WHAT INSPIRES ME, RIGHT NOW
- WHAT ELSE I'VE BEEN UP TO
1) What I'm reading:
I'm currently still on my Martina Cole session, although Dangerous Lady, which I am currently reading is the last one on my shelf at the moment, so I will be moving on to a new author soon. I have been so busy that I haven't had time to read much of it yet, but what I have read I like. As I can't tell you all that much, I'll give you the back cover blurb and move on.
Bestselling author Martina Cole's explosive first novel of corruption and violence.
No one thinks a seventeen year-old girl can take on the hard men of London's gangland, but it's a mistake to underestimate Maura Ryan. She's tough, clever, and beautiful, which makes her one very dangerous lady.
Together, she and her brother Michael are unbeatable, but notoriety has its price. The police are determined to put Maura away, once and for all, and not everyone in the family thinks that's such a bad idea. When it comes to the crunch, Maura has to face the pain of lost love in her past and the dangerous lady discovers her heart is not made entirely of stone.
No one thinks a seventeen year-old girl can take on the hard men of London's gangland, but it's a mistake to underestimate Maura Ryan. She's tough, clever, and beautiful, which makes her one very dangerous lady.
Together, she and her brother Michael are unbeatable, but notoriety has its price. The police are determined to put Maura away, once and for all, and not everyone in the family thinks that's such a bad idea. When it comes to the crunch, Maura has to face the pain of lost love in her past and the dangerous lady discovers her heart is not made entirely of stone.
2) What I'm writing:
This week, I have mainly been blogging. There has been a bit of editing on Memory Book; about four chapters, but ultimately blogging and reading others blogs has pretty much been keeping me busy.
3) What inspires me right now:
The kindness and generosity of others is really inspiring me now. If you check out my blog post from yesterday "How things change" the reason why will be clear.
I have also been inspired by little Elliot Prior, a 4 year old, British boy who stood up to terrorists in Nairobi's Westgate Mall.
This little cutie told one of the terrorists, as he stood in front of his injured mum, "You're a bad man. Let us leave." What a brave little man he is and what an amazing inspiration, too.
4) What else I've been up to:
Mainly this week, I have been trying to get my mobility scooter back. If you haven't heard about this yet you can read more about the situation in my blog post from yesterday "How things change" . Thankfully, everything is sorted out with that now and although I have not been able to get my original mobility scooter back, I have (thanks to the kindness of those at Launceston Mobility) been able to get a suitable replacement, which is a huge relief and a very big weight of my shoulders.
It has been a very tough month this month and I am glad all the worry is finally coming to an end.
Well, that's my What's up Wednesday. How about you?
Have a lovely week, what is left of it, and thank you for stopping by.
Love and hugs,
Joss xxx
Glad to hear you got a replacement. Especially during these months, it's important to get around and see the world.
ReplyDeleteAnd that is a brave boy! Now, if only adults were half as courageous.
Thank you, he was very brave indeed. I'm not sure I would have the courage to stand up to a man with a gun like that. Bless him :)
DeleteOh my gosh, that little boy... talk about brave! Amazing.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it, his mum must be so proud of him. :)
DeleteI've never heard of Martina Cole's books, but they sound good! Thanks for the rec. I'm happy to hear that you now have a scooter again. It's amazing how thoughtful and generous people can be. So wonderful that they came through for you! Have a great week, Joss! :-)
ReplyDeleteAwww thank you Jaime, they have been amazing. I really can't thank them enough. I wrote them a nice thank you on the inside cover of one of my paper backs and signed it for them, but just feel as if it isn't quite enough to express just how grateful I am.
DeleteI'm glad your worries are going to be lifted soon too! And yes - that four year old is SO brave and inspiring. Thank you for sharing about that!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
Awww thank you Alison, I will be whizzing around all over the place. My husband is going to have trouble keeping me at home after being cooped up in the house since the 19th :)
DeleteGlad to hear you've managed to sort out the scooter :)
ReplyDeleteDid you ever watch Martina Cole's Ladykillers documentary? It was so intriguing if absolutely terrifying.
No, I didn't I will have to see if I can find it somewhere now. It's sounds great. Thank you so much for letting me know about it :)
DeleteI'm so pleased you were able to get a replacement for Speedy--and how very generous of the company to work with you like that. Not perhaps the way you wanted things to work out, but maybe better than you could ever have hoped. :)
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week, Joss!
It has turned out great and the relief of knowing that I now have a scooter that cannot be taken away is immense.
DeleteP.S I hope you have a wonderful week too :)
So glad you were able to get a replacement scooter. I'm still sorry you had to deal with all of that hassle though. You must be emotionally drained after all of that.
ReplyDeleteAnd isn't it fun to get into a whole series by an author. I haven't read Martina Cole, but the mafia element sounds really interesting.
Hope this week in much, much better than the last. You deserve a break! :)
It was a really worrying time, added to by some other less than pleasant issues, but I feel like I am through it all now and have come out smiling. So I really can't complain. Things could have gone so differently. I love finding new authors and Martina Coles books are amazing. I've really enjoyed them and will def be getting more. :)
DeleteGoodness, that's awesome--the 4 year old. Now I'm inspired too. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteyou are very welcome and thanks for stopping by. :)
DeleteWow, that kid. I have tears in my eyes right now. What a horrible situation.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read a thriller in a long time -- I'll put Martina Cole on my mental list of authors to get around to reading. So many books, so little time! Have a great week! :)
I know what you mean, my kindle is crammed with books I've yet to read, but I've been working my way through my none virtual shelves recently. Sometimes I just need a real book in my hands. :)
DeleteSo sorry you're having a tough month, Joss. Glad things are looking up, though. Thanks so much for sharing Elliot Prior's story. So heartbreaking, but definitely inspiring, too. I'm glad I've happened upon your blog thanks to WUW. I look forward to reading more in the future!
ReplyDeleteAwww hi Katy, it's so nice to meet you and thank you so much for your kind words I really appreciate it.
DeleteWow, what a brave little boy! I'm so happy it turned out okay. His mother must have been incredibly frightened the attacker would have the opposite reaction!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely, I can't imagine how terrifying it all must have been for them. It is so sad to see so much hate in the world of late. This little boy brought a little bit of light to an awful situation.
DeleteHi Joss! Nice to meet you through Melissa's Follow Fest. Hope to read more of you in your blog. Thanks also for dropping by mine :)
ReplyDeleteAwww you're very welcome and thank you so much for returning the favour I really appreciate it.
DeleteGlad that you got your replacement, and yes, Maura Ryan does sound dangerous, and fascinating! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you and thank you so much for stopping by :)
DeleteSo glad you were able to get a scooter replacement! Hope October is a much less stressful month for you.
ReplyDeleteAwww thank you, and I hope you have a lovely October too.
DeleteOh man that little boy. So brave. Good luck with your edits. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I hope you have a lovely weekend also :)
DeleteHi! I've never been to your blog before. I love your owl! :) The video of the little boy standing up to a terrorist sounds very moving. I didn't watch it because I know I'll fall apart, and I can't do that this morning. I'm always amazed by children and the bravery they show in tough, scary situations. We could all learn from them. I'll have to read through some of your posts since that's mainly what you've been up to this week. :) Good luck with everything and thanks for stopping by my blog!
ReplyDeleteIsn't he cute. I found him on the cutest blog on the block site, they have some lovely backgrounds there. Then I incorporated him into the banner I made, so it all match up nicely. I only recently revamped my page as before the text was a little difficult to see against the background. I'm much happier with it now and very pleased you like it. :) I totally agree with you about children they are so resilient at times and far braver than some of us adults. Awww and thank you for stopping by mine Jessica. I'll pop in the URL for the cutest blog on the block, just encase you want to check it out for yourself :) http://thecutestblogontheblock.com/
ReplyDeleteI just read your other blog post "How Things Change" -- and WOW. What a month you've had. That's great about the new scooter! Seems very well deserved.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
Thank you Bridgid, and thank you for stopping by.
DeleteFollowed you back from Follow Fest. That's so great that the little child stood up for what was right.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Jennifer. :)
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