🗓️ Friday Finds – 21 November 2025 |Featuring Indie Author Jessica D. Adams, Books, Fall Recipes & Crafts

🍂Welcome to the Friday Finds

Welcome back, friends! Whether you’re cozying up with a hot drink, stealing a quiet moment before the weekend rush, or simply craving a little inspiration, I’m so glad you’re here. Friday Finds is our weekly gathering place—a welcoming corner where we slow down, breathe for a minute, and share the things that spark joy. Each edition is a blend of indie author spotlights, good books, seasonal recipes, crafty fun, and a thoughtful giveaway question to kick off a conversation.

If you’re new to this series, consider this your invitation to settle in and explore. The indie author community absolutely fuels my heart, and featuring a new creator each week has quickly become one of my favorite parts of running this blog. I usually pick authors from my long running list, but I love your nominations—please keep them coming! You can submit your favorites right on my website.

And if you’re catching up on past editions, you can find the complete Friday Finds archive ➡️ HERE.

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🌟Meet Indie Author Jessica D. Adams

Children’s Book Author • Emotional Literacy • Empowering Storytelling

Bio:
Jessica D. Adams is a children’s book author dedicated to helping young readers explore emotions, build confidence, and discover the magic in everyday moments. Drawing from her experience working with children in educational and community settings, she crafts stories that resonate deeply with both kids and caregivers. Her books balance imaginative storytelling with supportive emotional themes, encouraging children to understand their world—and themselves—with compassion and bravery.

Themes & Style:
Adams specializes in picture books that highlight emotional literacy, resilience, gratitude, and self-worth. Her writing features warm, engaging language designed for read-alouds, paired with vibrant illustrations that help kids visualize feelings and connect with characters.

Reader Appeal:
Parents, educators, and librarians appreciate her ability to translate complex emotions into simple, meaningful moments. Children respond to her relatable characters, gentle humor, and empowering messages.

Availability:
Amazon   Bookshop

Connect with Jessica:

Website | Facebook | Goodreads | Amazon | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter | YouTube Channel

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📝 Other Indie Announcements

Get these books fast! This promotion ends Dec 16, 2025!

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📜Gina's Recent Blog Posts

Click any image to read more and enter the available raffles! I featured quite a few books the past week. With the holiday upcoming, the next week will be a little lighter on reviews.

A BBNYA 2025 Semi-Finalist Spotlight featuring My Dark Self by Jessica Huntley, a dark, twist-packed psychological thriller about two women who share one body.

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A fast-paced, sea-swept middle-grade adventure filled with pirates, storms, secrets, and sisterhood—here’s my review of Kittiwake Stormhaven and the Pirate’s Portolano.

Last week we celebrated  indie author Karen Baney, made some beautiful barn quilt ornaments, cooked up a couple of delicious recipes, and as always, checked out some delightful books.

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🍲 Foodie Fun 21 November 2025

Lasagna soup is like the laid-back, fun-loving younger sister of the layered original. And my favorite recipe, Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup, is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it affair with all the flavors and textures I love in the classic version without the hassle of boiling and layering noodles. Topped with dollops of ricotta cheese and plenty of shredded mozzarella, the rich and zesty soup is perfect for sopping up with garlic bread on a chilly day.

Ready for a bite? Here’s everything you need to know about how to make it.

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🧑‍🎨Craft Corner 

Aren’t these wood buttons sooo pretty? I really do have a soft spot for any craft that uses buttons! — Holly at Ribbons & Glue

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Thank you so much for spending part of your weekend with me. I love putting these Friday Finds together, and knowing you’re out there reading, commenting, and cheering on indie creators makes it all worthwhile. Your support—whether through comments, shares, or simply showing up here—helps keep this community thriving.

And since next week brings Thanksgiving travels for me (headed to chilly Wisconsin! ❄️🦃), the Friday Finds may be a little late… or it might not happen at all. I’ll try my best, but family comes first, and sometimes the blog has to wait until after the pumpkin pie. Thank you for understanding and for being the kind of community that gives me the grace to enjoy moments with the people I love.

Until then, stay warm, stay cozy, and don’t forget to add your answer to this week’s giveaway question. I can’t wait to hear what your favorite “warm-me-up” drink is!

💛 And if you ever feel like supporting the blog, you can buy me a coffee on Ko-fi—every little bit truly helps keep Friday Finds going strong.

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