Western Steps by Brian Sherlock | Book Review
A quietly impactful travel memoir blending creative nonfiction, gentle humor, and honest reflection. Western Steps explores inner and outer journeys with authenticity rather than polish.
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Friday Finds – January 16, 2026
Cozy reads, indie author highlights, and comforting finds for winter. This week's Friday Finds blends books, homey inspiration, and reader favorites to ease into the weekend.
Spotlight: Undisciplined Catalyst by Gail Koger (Sci-Fi Comedy)
A sci-fi comedy spotlight on Undisciplined Catalyst by Gail Koger. When a sixteen-year-old alien hybrid is sent on a save-the-world mission, everything goes wrong. Featuring an excerpt, author info, and giveaway.
A Goddess Fish Promotions Tour
Review + Excerpt: Candle in the Wind by Kim Baccellia
A thoughtful YA dystopian novel about belief, control, and the cost of questioning authority. In Candle in the Wind, Kim Baccellia follows a young woman cast out of a cult-like community and forced to confront the truth behind everything she was taught to believe.
January 9, 2026 Friday Finds
Cozy reads, indie gems, and creative finds for the week. This edition of Friday Finds features top blog posts, an indie author spotlight, comforting foodie and home picks, and a simple creative tip to carry into the weekend.
The Compassionate Writer by Anne E. Beall | Book Review + Guest Post
The Compassionate Writer by Anne E. Beall offers a thoughtful, psychology-informed approach to writing with honesty, empathy, and care. This review explores the book's strengths, followed by a guest post from the author reflecting on how compassion can transform both storytelling and the stories we tell ourselves.