Just Stab Me Now: When Your Fantasy Heroine Rebels (Complete Series Plus Novel Excerpts)

It started as a silly KZbin skit and now it's a bestselling novel...and it comes out on the 5th February! books2read.com/juststabmenow
But strange to be a bestseller before it comes out but that's thanks to you, so I am not going to complain, I'm just going to say thank you.
Thank you.

[@JillBearup]

The book is now officially published, yay! books2read.com/juststabmenow if you fancy buying it, and thank you for coming on this journey with me :D

[@39KHall]

First bookmark personally entered: page 2 (Kindle edition). Parenthetical note appended to bookmark: "Implies other knives."

[@exploatores]

so now I am a bit confused. I thought I comented on Jills video before. Maybe it was my alterego that Comented on Carolines video. Maybe we are all a work of fiction that someone is writing.

[@SiiriRebane]

@@exploatores and we never know...

[@MissCaraMint]

Hey Jill. Just finished it. It was fantastic. I love how to built the “real world” story into this as well. It added a lot to why Caroline is as a person, and I found myself cheering her on just as much as Rosy. Might have to get the hard cover version when it becomes available. I need this one in my bookshelf.

[@Raienya]

Have the e-book version and the paperback is on the way. So happy for you!

[@heatherr5191]

I do think that "Grand Theft Equine' might be one of my favorite lines in this series - it may add only a little to the story, but the delivery.... beautiful

[@rinajoy9284]

" Grand theft equine" would be an awesome d&d side quest 😂

[@Dafmeister1978]

@@rinajoy9284There's a nagging voice in my head telling me it literally is a side quest in Red Dead Redemption 2. And if it's not, it damned well should be.

[@chrisrudolf9839]

@@Dafmeister1978 Isn't playing the whole of Red Dead Redemption when going for a low morale playthrough basically Grand Theft Equine? ;-)

[@AlongTheNyle]

These have quickly become my comfort series. Dont ask how many tomes ive seen them.

[@five-peace]

Same haha

[@movingforwardLDTH]

Same! It has kept me from checking my email every 30seconds while I wait for a promised update today or tomorrow after a 2nd-stage job interview I had last week.

[@SiiriRebane]

same. many. many-many. much. many one. many two. 🤣

[@rinajoy9284]

I'm on my 5th re-watch, and I send this to literally everyone who needs a pick me up

[@whyamigae9666]

@@movingforwardLDTH I hope you got it, and if you didn’t it’s not worth it. You’re better than that job.

[@JenamDrag0n]

"Well, I don't! None of this is in the outline!" is such a writer mood!

[@Shlonzs]

„Grand theft equine“ is still one of my favorite lines 😂

[@kohakuaiko]

As a matter of fact us "old people" will indeed read it. As soon as it bloody well arrives and I get home from work. 😂

[@ElsjeMoerdyk]

I as a young adult to while read it.

[@kohakuaiko]

@@ElsjeMoerdyk now we just need to convince the ancient ones

[@ElsjeMoerdyk]

@@kohakuaiko Yes

[@classicslover]

"Maybe old people will read it." I am feeling vaguely...slighted...right now. = )

[@katherineberger6329]

*hides the "19" on my driver's license*

[@classicslover]

@@katherineberger6329 No worries! Perhaps you have an "old" soul!

[@SiiriRebane]

then _you_ are effing ageist! 🤣 if you take 'old' as insult or slight. personally speaking: i find every next year better than previous. really. one small thing better every year to enjoy: more and more years of not being 14-15. stupidest age and era. 19 was first really good age and since then, only better and wiser. if you ask: i'm 55 come Lammas Eve. 🍞 but back to Caroline: she was right. old people read it, and hopefully, young ppl, or, old ppl of all ages. 🎂

[@classicslover]

@@SiiriRebane Hmmm...bold assumption on the "ageist" -thing. Also wrong. = ) You took offense, easily, where none was intended or directed. Thus, I seem to have unintentionally struck a nerve. Plus, you've made assumptions about my age, or lack thereof, in order to lash out at me. Tsk. At least 52 other people saw my comment for it's humor. As, no doubt, did Jill. (She's been getting my humor for years. = )

[@SiiriRebane]

@@classicsloverno, i did not take offence. also, i was joking as well :) if you stuck a nerve, it was funny bone nerve. 😅

[@bricelory9534]

I love that the first episode ended with "I think we're going to do great things together!" Little did you know how great! Excited for this release!!

[@persiswynter6357]

I'm liking this one, too! I'm invested! How many weapons can Rosamund hide in that dress? GRAND THEFT EQUINE! One Crisis At A Time! Elinor!!! A Vile Accuracy Of course Rosamund wore a knife to her wedding! To Do: Seduce Husband for Political Reasons My Lady ISN'T IT Clearly Not Enough! Leopold? Nah, everyone likes smug! Not googling that... Not the Epilog!!!! ...ye gods, I love this series! And my book is coming!

[@taylorkoleber1885]

Got my paperback delivered to my doorstep during the live launch! It was timing so coincidentally perfect I half-suspected Caroline had something to do with it herself...

[@kimberly3299]

I was at a bookstore this morning to meet with friends and I saw behind the counter they had your book set aside and I got super excited about if they are carrying it and they explained it was a pre-order and I realized, well this is a sign! So I had them pre-order for me, as well. Supporting you! Supporting a local bookstore!

[@blubistheword]

I didn't realise this until just now but one of the best parts of this series is seeing the evolving relationship between Rosamund and the author (and the enemies to friends of it all)

[@stephanielynette5747]

So excited for my paperback to arrive!! Congratulations on your release 🎉

[@alonespirit9923]

Arrived today here. Am presently breaking for my supper at page 114 of 311 while the characters are preparing for the ballroom event. Book does a grand job of preserving the fun of the shorts. 👍

[@Hrafnskald]

I love how deliciously meta these brick jokes became, when you actually wrote and published the book. Congratulations on a great story :)

[@childofthecircus]

OMG JUST GOT MY COPY AND IM CRYING LAUGHING AND SPEAKING SHAKESPEARIAN ENGLISH ALL AT ONCE!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS JILL THIS BOOK IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!

[@jeremiahgabriel5709]

We've basically become a giant book club. I love it. I will purchase a copy to read, and join the reading portion or maybe wait for the audio book.....

[@annbrookens945]

Yes, I bought the Kindle ebook AND the paperback and I will end up buying the audio book as well! After all, Jill narrates it!

[@ElsjeMoerdyk]

Are we a club or a cult?

[@caitlinhanson8631]

Book club /cheese cult😅📖🧀

[@B.E.N_]

I want to see more of Robin! It might be me just aroace and hopeful but it really does feel like he grew away from being the second love interest into just a good friend and i love how he's friends with Leo too, sweet guy! I mean he might still be attracted to Rosamund which can also be an interesting story but i like how he's established as a good friend first before he's established as a good love interest.

[@katelynrose1831]

I think "Grand Theft Equine" will go down in history as one of my favorite lines ever XD

[@mnoranth]

It came at about 10am. I opened it at 4. I just finished it and HAD to tell you I loved it!

[@SubacaiDarkwing]

Yay! An updated version to download and watch obsessively! 😸🥰

[@ElsjeMoerdyk]

Already ahead of you.

[@deaks25]

Paperback arrived yesterday, Kindle edition dropped right on midnight and re-watched the series while sipping from my "Just stab me now" mug of tea. Happy times.

[@vlapine]

This series is a wonderful. My husband bought the book and has been reading the book to me. It is a nice romantic time for us. I shared the videos with a friend. She watched a few minutes of it and stopped. Bought the book and is loving it. So I bought a second copy to give to our local library. Oh please do a sequel. Just very wonderful

[@vlapine]

By the way, the princess bride is our favorite book and movie. The movie came out the year we got married. So it is basically kind of our movie. Your book has that sort of feel to it as well.

[@aysegulkuglin9248]

I want you to know that I bought the book immediately, started reading it within the same minute, and am now sitting here with tears on my face after Rosamund's nightmare. This is so good I don't get how it's not illegal or at least fattening. I'm in love with you and everything you write.

[@johnhughes2124]

just to let you know how well you've done Jill, very few books sell more than 10,000 copies. To sell more than 17,000 BEFORE its been released in superb. Now before i've read it your adoring fans are wanting to know WHEN can expect a sequel ? I understand you're moving and have a child / children and Church stuff (big plus) and generally a life, and that's BEFORE you start the audiobook. But your audience will naturally want to know what happens. We don't mind if you outline your plot through skits (the same way as the first one) but like Caroline I'm sure you know what the public wants 🧀

[@R.a.p.h.a.e.l.a]

Can I just second the request for a sequel. Even though the Kindle ebook has only been here since midnight and I've barely been able to make a start, I'm already wanting more! :D

[@mgass1354]

While she may change her mind, she said that she isn't expecting to do a sequel as she said all she wanted for the story in this book.

[@johnhughes2124]

I know btu we can hope @@mgass1354

[@R.a.p.h.a.e.l.a]

@@mgass1354I know, but Caroline does talk about a sequel eventually, so I'm not giving up hope. Caroline may take the bit between her teeth in Jill's head just as Rosamund does in Caroline's, who knows?

[@jestana]

I just finished reading the book and, honestly, even though I'd watched the individual videos *and* the compilation, I still couldn't stop reading. I enjoyed not only the fantasy part of the story, but the 'real life' aspect about Caroline and her struggles with her job. I think my favorite part of that was Caroline going "What would Rosamund do?" That was a wonderful reversal of reality inspiring fiction. Though it's all fiction anyway. Excellent novel and I'm a little sorry there isn't going to be more, but that's what fanfiction is for. As you know. Well done!

[@TK_Brainslug]

gawd I LOLed so hard when The Writer complaint about the book-cover and who the EFF Jill Bearup is. Great work my lady. Sadly I only could afford the e-book I'm reading it right now

[@notoriusbookworm48]

Aaaa! Just came from the livestream and I'm just so excited. My mom got two copies so we could each have a paperback :D

[@elaniarkady7351]

My book just got here!!!! Right after the live stream ended. 😂❤

[@Chewcudda]

can't wait to see all the parts not covered by series

[@Chewcudda]

IT CAME IT CAME... now if you will excuse me I have to ignore my family for a few hours.

[@nomollyshere]

To quote Caroline: OH IM SO EXCITED🎉🎉🎉🎉 I cannot wait for my book to get here on Wed AND I’m begging you to please work out the sequel using YT/Tiktok because it’s so much fun watching the characters develop in real time (sort of lol)❤❤❤

[@taytribe806]

I want the sequel too!!! And I say it's totally fine for Jill to do the sequel in the form of shorts and refuse to do another book - she tried it once and powered through, and now she knows it's not for her. And that's TOTALLY FINE!!! I want to learn more about that religion-based magic system! What happens with Baron Mabry? Who killed Hugo (unless that's addressed in the book)? What about the second bandit? I WANT MORE!!! I'm also hoping to read the first (and I assume only) book sometime in the next couple months 😂

[@42roadsforman44]

This is so delightfully entertaining to watch. So excited for my copy to arrive on Thursday. It's pretty cool to have the shorts video compilation as a companion piece to the book. Kind of reminds me of how Douglas Adams did hitchhiker's guide to the Galaxy in various media forum, taking advantage of each media strengths to focus on different aspects of the story or his brand of humor that he was attempting to spotlight. I love how you openly embrace tropes. I particularly like how you made a point to say this is not based on any historical reality therefore you can do what you want. Love it. I've always thought that about fictitious movies when people get all caught up on well it wasn't really like that 100 years ago, my reply was always it's a fictitious story so it doesn't have to be 100% accurate. Having a background knowledge of your stuff you like videos and how you analyze things and the various things you like and don't like in literature and movies adds to the enjoyment. It's meta on top of meta... And of course you're acting is fantastic. The subtle facial expressions, the body language. Very well done!

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

I'm very excited for tomorrow's release! Ok someone didn't look at the calendar before agreeing to help out a friend!!! Who know Monday and the 5th were the same?!?!

[@Feyqueen91]

I can't wait to read the novel I pre-ordered & see what various differences there are between the original Shorts version & the novel!🥰

[@christajennings3828]

Yes,now that I've watched the shorts for the third time, and my book should arrive tomorrow, I'm looking forward to that!

[@katiekofemug]

it's here - it's here, on my kindle! And of course I *have* to work ... but I can listen to the inspiration for it all until that Golden Hour of Reading! Thank you so much for bring amusement and delight to a hum drum soggy Monday [and the months of anticipatory fun!]

[@morganfuller5219]

I came here to say I got the book in the mail yesterday and finished it all in one sitting last night. I only meant to read a few chapters before bed, but before I knew it was 3:00am and I finished the book!!!! It was everything I wanted it to be and more. I got so invested in not just Rosamund's story but Caroline's as she delt with her Lord Mabry (which as a cybersecurity person I thought you did a splendid job depicting!!!) I've been following this video series from the beginning, and getting to read the book was a treat and half! Actually, it was a whole tea service of treats! Thank you for sharing it with us ❤❤❤❤❤

[@eliabeck689]

I read the book through the moment my Kindle downloaded it, and while I know I stayed up too late last night, it was 100% worth it. :)

[@shoutykat]

I finally got around to watching this properly. I didn't realise the actual real book was a thing now! Very pleased to find it on Kobo so that's me sorted for something new and tasty to settle into :)

[@Moldydog]

I just finished the book!!!!! I had to come immediately back and relive the series. ❤ the drama! The horse theft! The romance! The cybersecurity!!

[@masteralthor1906]

Those little shorts are awesome and I want to buy the book now

[@christina_1313]

Oh thank you so much for these! I completely missed two whole shorts! :o Can't wait to read the book

[@eliljeho]

Yay! The live stream was great!

[@dancedancelauren]

I just finished your novel last night - well done, Jill! You killed it with your original series and absolutely added to your wonderful story with the novel. Thanks for everything you've given to your audience over the years. 😊

[@alexfoster3101]

I got my book today!!! I'm so excited to get to read it.

[@Kuyjac258]

“Chapter 1 'I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!' Lady Rosamund Hawkhurst had lived through worse days than this” Finally in my grubby paws.

[@redbeard5939]

Dang it, Kindle! Release in America already!

[@kohakuaiko]

Amen

[@Peter-oh3hc]

I was going to bed and thought this was a short. Just so good

[@khathaway414]

Just got my Paperback Jill!!! Thank you for writing it.

[@ben_1017a]

Got my copy today and already a third though it. Love it!!!😊

[@My-name-is-Kit]

Even though I've seen this before, this series is making my Monday much better.

[@CJVale]

I had just finished watching these shorts. I guess I could watch the compilation video, *check notes* a few more times.

[@18nightc322]

I have watched these at least ten times I am so hyped for the book

[@deec6535]

I’m on page 5 and just realized the I’m reading it silently, but it’s your voice with all the accents for each character so far. ❤

[@andrewreynolds4949]

Starting in on the book now, so excited to have a copy

[@tomacalin86]

I swear I can not fall in love more with this concept of a story :)

[@frankpulmanns6685]

I actually like this fourth-wall-breaking style of storytelling. More please.

[@miraimee04]

I am LOVING the book so far! Finished work and sat down to read before dinner!

[@ColorWheel87]

You’re my favorite person ever. You’ve inspired me to let my characters in my book run wild instead of being so stiff. Thanks queen 🫴👑

[@R.a.p.h.a.e.l.a]

This compilation only gets better every single time I watch it!

[@pleasantnezumi4909]

Just finished reading the book! It was utterly delightful! It was so much fun to read, I couldn't put it down!

[@J_Gamble]

Love this! So great to see it start to finish. Congratulations on the publication,

[@moonbaby1723]

Been dealing with a raging fever for two days and I am living for this right now. Can’t wait for the ebook drop in the US!

[@JillBearup]

I hope you're feeling better :)

[@kellwillsen]

Happy launch day! 🎉 Reading the ebook now, will be ordering the paperback later. Need something to grab off the shelf and read bits out to friends 😊

[@rainynight02]

Waited till the whole thing was put together. Enjoyed it and excited for the ebook to download tomorrow!

[@rylian21]

Just ordered my paperback copy on Amazon. Very excited!

[@annmartin5347]

Sorry, I was late joining the Live and fell asleep! So looking forward to getting my hands on your book this evening

[@shineyluna1268]

I wait (pray?)for the audiobook, and happily watch this in the interim❤

[@bradclifton5248]

Kids, teenagers, loving it. Cleverly done.

[@cpm9747]

So much love and so many congratulations to you Jill! You did it! And did it well!!

[@QwertiusMaximus]

Getting my Kindle book tomorrow. I hope this doesn't spoil it!

[@kathryngutierrez5967]

Two hours until the book drops on my Kindle. I enjoyed your live stream.

[@Idahoser11]

this has been one of the most entertaining videos I've ever seen. I have not seen any of the previous material, didn't know anything about you or your content, stumbled into you when your fencing-in-the-movies were recommended. Thank you, bravo!

[@sugargemstudios3361]

I just got the book in mail so as much as I WANT to watch this… I can’t cause I’m gonna read it instead. I’ll come back tho 😉

[@dyerswoad7088]

Can't wait to read the book! 🥰 Congratulations on official release day!

[@matthewkreps3352]

I just finished reading my copy and to.Celebrate I allowed myself to finish watching this video. Squeal.

[@aliciacarr9014]

Congratulations on making it to release day. This was great timing to make sure I've caught everything from TikTok and to whet my appetite for the book arriving (hopefully) tomorrow (technically today but it's 3:05 am).

[@kiplingslastcat]

It was so cool to just watch this happen organically right in front of my eyes. Congrats Jill!

[@ronwingrove683]

Oh my goodness, I never realised there were so many of these!

[@month32]

"He should have stuck with silence" is the war cry of any man that has ever had such a talk.

[@96fuzzypickles]

Had to come here after finishing the book and say 10/10. I enjoyed every second of reading it even though I already knew what was going to happen (I am usually a HUGE stickler for spoilers). You have a lovely voice as a writer and I would love to read more from you!

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

When LITERALLY TALKING BACK & FORTH WITH YOURSELF pays off...😉

[@litera_cj]

Finished reading the book this afternoon. Officially one of my favorite books, now! :D

[@jesuspascualcamino]

Dear Jill, a few days ago The Algorithm threw at me some of your fighting scenes reviews, god knows why, and though I initially raised my eyebrows at it, as I do with most recommendations, I've watched a few of them and have thoroughly enjoyed them. Then, today, it's put this one in front of me and, thinking it might be a series of pieces of advice for would be writers in order to help them write more believable fighting heroines, I started watching it - yes, I'm using a lot of entertainment these days. Five minutes into it I was absolutely confused, no less when I saw the actual duration of the video. Still, I could not stop watching in delight and, one minute after finishing watching it, I had already ordered a copy of the book. Congratulations on your work, it's a joy to watch, a really refreshing novelty and a very serious endeavour, I thank you for the entertainment and education you've already provided us with and for the enjoyment I am surely going to take from the book. All the best, Jesús

[@erikagehm2805]

Be so cute for the little ones to call Robin, Uncle Robin.

[@jonlinville313]

i am really looking forward to reading this and when the audible comes out, listening to it.

[@resurgam_b7]

You could upload this a thousand times and I would gleefully watch it every time 😊

[@ThomasWilson-yc7ht]

Good morning! I just finished your book!! I have to say, for me personally, the mark of a good book and how much I enjoyed it is evident by what time I finished reading it. All my most loved books I have finished in the early hours, usually around 2:00 AM because I couldn't put it down and the ending was SO CLOSE! I finished "Just Stab Me Now" at 4:30 AM!! Truly enjoyable, loved the characters and the story, and even read the Acknowledgments! Thank you so much for writing this. Ot had a great ending. If ever you do choose to write another book, consider me a customer. If not, then I'll have to be content with this wonderful gem. Have a great day!

[@lindeleasley]

I have book in hand and will begin reading this evening. Thank you for writing it.

[@willowwisp992]

I keep coming back to this series, it is a comfort series rn

[@ultramarinetoo]

These shorts are amazing, and I really want to watch, but now I'm afraid of spoilers!

[@renonouvello4011]

The epilogue was a delightful surprise. Thank U.

[@andreagriffiths3512]

Finished the book this morning (3am) and wrote a 5 star review. It was an absolute delight to read and I’m just so happy that I legit cried for a while after. It’s just perfect!❤❤❤

[@michaeltorluemke3322]

Thank You this series has been incredible 46:07 . I have watched it many times and still say that is more enjoyable than anything Hollywood has released in years.

[@ArgonInNeed]

the best thing about this is the growing friendship between Caroline and Rosamund

[@solarianvoid-pi9428]

At the “Now shoo!” I couldn’t help an “d’aaaww” 😊 Fanfic shaming the writer is such a power move 😂😂😂

[@JeffSchwarz]

I had never actually watched all of this before. Probably about three-quarters, and not necessarily in strict order. Seeing it all in one go was cool. Amazon says I’ll get the paperback on Wednesday.

[@t.j.armendariz354]

I keep hearing the book title to the tune of “Don’t stop me now”

[@flaviebertrand2897]

I just finished the book and.... OMG I LOVE IT SOOO MUCH !! I already watched the Fantasy Heroine as it was published on KZbin, son I knew most of the plot, but the book was so much more ! I got to know and really love Caroline and... well I should go gushing about the book in review now, I want to share it with everyone i know (yes, i'm that kind of reader, and yes, i'm a nightmare ). Thank you so much for writing such a fun, loving and compelling story (and fun. Did i say it was fun? It definetly was ! )

[@alexandreboutaudvalarini5638]

I love Caroline's voice.

[@eleanorasouruars1120]

I just requested this book in my library I’m very excited

[@JeffSchwarz]

Now that I have the book in hand, I've been enjoying reading some, then re-watching the relevant episodes, reading some, watching episodes, rinse, lather, repeat. They work well, hand-in-hand.