Category: Books

🎉 Friday Finds | 01-03-2025 | New Year’s Cheer! 🎉 #Books #Crafts #Recipes #IndieAuthors

🎉 Friday Finds | 01-03-2025 | New Year’s Cheer! 🎉 #Books #Crafts #R..

Welcome to the first Friday Finds of the year (01-03-2025)—your weekly treasure trove of bookish delights, creative inspirations, and maybe even a little jello salad magic. 🥳

As we dive into 2025, I’m tackling my goal of staying organized (wish me luck!). Whether it’s scheduling book tours or avoiding the chaos of a forgotten planner entry, I’m determined to keep all my ducks—and book reviews—in a row.

This week’s Friday Finds is packed with must-read books, creative ideas, and a sprinkle of personal traditions to kick off the year. Are you curious about the books on my January TBR? Or maybe you’re ready to try my family’s quirky New Year recipe for luck (yes, it involves marshmallows and cabbage—trust me, it works!).

There’s an exciting announcement for Independent Authors, so scroll down to learn how to snag a feature on the blog.

Let’s step into 2025 with peace, love, happiness, and maybe a few good books! 💖

—Gina

P.S. Don’t forget to share your New Year traditions in the comments! I’d love to feature them in next week’s Fun Time section. 😊

Crimes After Hours by Daniela Alibrandi (Rome’s #Multidimensional Crimes #1) $10 Gift Card Available #Noir #Thriller #IndieAuthor @GoddessFish @danielaalibrandi

Crimes After Hours by Daniela Alibrandi (Rome’s #Multidimensional Cri..

If you love Sherlock Holmes’ brilliant deductions in A Study in Scarlet, the mind-bending twists of Digital Fortress, and the gritty vibe of A is for Alibi, you’re going to get hooked on Crimes After Hours. This thriller takes you into the shadowy depths of Rome’s Prati district, spinning a tale of murder, mystery, and suspense that’s impossible to put down. Like Digital Fortress, it’s a clever game of cat and mouse between a devious killer and investigator, Riccardo Rosco, who dives into the city’s hidden corners in search of the truth. With every twist and turn, Crimes After Hours keeps you on edge, pulling you deeper into its tangled web.

Crimes After Hours by Daniela Alibrandi (Rome’s #Multidimensional Crimes #1) $10 Gift Card Available #Noir #Thriller #IndieAuthor @GoddessFish @danielaalibrandi

Plenty by Kelly K. Lavender (Fifty Shades of Mystery, Moxie, and Suspense) $15 Gift Card Available #BookReview #DSLV #Horror #Thriller @GoddessFish @KellyKLavender 

Plenty by Kelly K. Lavender (Fifty Shades of Mystery, Moxie, and Suspense) ..

Plenty by Kelly K. Lavender pulls you in with its gripping intensity and keeps you hooked with a story that’s as dark as it is heartfelt. It’s perfect for readers who love complex, passionate relationships and enjoy following characters on a journey of self-discovery and growth. With a suspenseful edge and themes of love’s power to transform, this book delivers both depth and drama.

Plenty by Kelly K. Lavender (Fifty Shades of Mystery, Moxie, and Suspense) $15 Gift Card Available #BookReview #DSLV #Horror #Thriller @GoddessFish @KellyKLavender

 Friday Finds | 12-27-2024 | 🎄 Last Friday Finds of 2024: Year-End Highlights & Holiday Cheer!  🥂

 Friday Finds | 12-27-2024 | 🎄 Last Friday Finds of 2024: Year-End High..

🎄 Last Friday Finds of 2024: Year-End Highlights & Holiday Cheer! 🎄12-27-2024

Welcome to the final Friday Finds of 2024! As we bid farewell to a whirlwind year, we’re celebrating the best book reviews, craft tutorials, and recipes that sparked joy in our community. From mysterious thrillers and heartwarming romances to addictive pin loom projects and quirky culinary experiments (yes, peanut butter & pickle sandwiches!), this post is a treasure trove of inspiration.

Dive in for your dose of holiday cheer, indie author news, and cozy year-end reflections. Don’t forget to share your New Year’s traditions and enter the Fun Time Drawing. Here’s to organizing our chaos and welcoming 2025 with open arms! 🥂✨

Click, comment, and enjoy the journey—your support means the world! ❤️

Holiday Friday Finds | 12-20-2024 | Grab your favorite holiday beverage, settle in, and let’s dive into the fun!

Holiday Friday Finds | 12-20-2024 | Grab your favorite holiday beverage, se..

Welcome to the Friday Finds for 12-20-2024! 🎄

The hustle and bustle is in full swing, with the holidays just around the corner. Are you the type to have everything neatly wrapped and ready, or are you scrambling to check off those last-minute to-dos? No judgment here—this season is as much about the chaos as it is about the joy for me!

This week’s newsletter is packed with festive inspiration, from delicious recipes and delightful holiday reads to creative gift ideas and exciting updates in the world of indie authors. Plus, a heartfelt thank-you for your support—it truly means the world to me.

Grab your favorite holiday beverage, settle in, and let’s dive into the fun!

Peace, love, and holiday cheer! 💖
—Gina

Click, comment, and share to spread the holiday joy. 🎄✨

Scandalous in Huntington Beach by Melody DeBlois (Love is a Beach series) $25 Gift Card Available #BookReview #WomensFiction @GoddessFish @WildRosePress @melody.deblois @melodydebloisbooks

Scandalous in Huntington Beach by Melody DeBlois (Love is a Beach series) $..

Scandalous in Huntington Beach by Melody Deblois is a heartwarming and emotional rollercoaster that will captivate readers who adore stories of family, love, and second chances, particularly those who enjoy romance, women’s fiction, and tales of self-discovery and growth. (Storygraph)

Scandalous in Huntington Beach by Melody DeBlois (Love is a Beach series) $25 Gift Card Available #BookReview #WomensFiction @GoddessFish @WildRosePress @melody.deblois @melodydebloisbooks

Santa Claws (A Christmas Tail for Cats) by Denise Alicea #BookReview #ChildrensPictureBook #Cats #ForeverHomes $15 Gift Card Available @GoddessFish @aliceadenise @AuthorDeniseAlicea 

Santa Claws (A Christmas Tail for Cats) by Denise Alicea #BookReview #Child..

Santa Claws: A Christmas Tail for Cats by Denise Alicea is a heartwarming tale that is purr-fectly suited for families with young children, cat lovers, and anyone looking for a festive story that celebrates the joy of finding a forever home and the magic of the holiday season. (Storygraph)

Santa Claws (A Christmas Tail for Cats) by Denise Alicea #BookReview #ChildrensPictureBook #Cats #ForeverHomes $15 Gift Card Available @GoddessFish @aliceadenise @AuthorDeniseAlicea

Fun Friday Finds | 12-13-2024 | Books, Crafts, Holiday Recipes, Indie Authors, & More!

Fun Friday Finds | 12-13-2024 | Books, Crafts, Holiday Recipes, Indie Autho..

Welcome to the Friday Finds for 12-13-2024 🎄

Have you finished your holiday shopping? If not, don’t worry—you’re not alone! I’m wrapping mine up this weekend, just in time to dive into cookie-baking and holiday fudge-making. This week’s finds are packed with festive recipes, fantastic reads, and heartwarming traditions to inspire your season.

From a nostalgic 4-ingredient Jell-O salad to sweet and salty popcorn perfection, you’ll find something to add to your holiday table. Bookworms, don’t miss the lineup of reviews, spotlights, and gift-worthy reads—including thrillers, cozy mysteries, and children’s tales that make perfect presents.

Also, a huge congrats to Tom Tracy, whose book Jazmyne’s Big Emotions is up for two prestigious awards! And for those feeling crafty, I’ve included simple knit and crochet patterns to make your own festive hat.

Let’s keep the season fun and stress-free (we’ll try, right?). Check out my weekly fun question—this week, we’re talking holiday traditions. What’s yours?

Peace, love, and holiday cheer! 💖
—Gina

Click, comment, and share to spread the holiday joy. 🎄✨

Jury Duty is Murder by Kate Damon #Spotlight #CozyMystery @GoddessFish @WildRosePress $25 Gift Card Available #BookSky #BookX 

Jury Duty is Murder by Kate Damon #Spotlight #CozyMystery @GoddessFish @Wil..

The jurors have done their job and are free to go back to their lives. But after being sequestered for four months, life as some knew it no longer exists. Things only get worse when other jurors start dropping like flies. Convinced there’s a killer on the loose, the main feuding foursome must find him before he does them in–or before they save him the trouble and kill each other.

Jury Duty is Murder by Kate Damon #Spotlight #CozyMystery @GoddessFish @WildRosePress $25 Gift Card Available #BookSky #BookX

Dorothy Rosby, Author of ‘Tis the Season to Feel Inadequate, Shares a Christmas Memory. #BookReview #Excerpt #Humor #Essays @GoddessFish @dorothyrosby $20 Gift Card Available

Dorothy Rosby, Author of ‘Tis the Season to Feel Inadequate, Shares a..

Tis the Season to Feel Inadequate, Holidays, Special Occasions and Other Times Our Celebrations Get Out of Hand by Dorothy Rosby, Dorothy Rosby is a delightful read for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by the chaos of holidays and special occasions and is looking for a lighthearted and humorous take on the absurdities of modern celebrations. (Storygraph)

Dorothy Rosby, Author of ‘Tis the Season to Feel Inadequate, Shares a Christmas Memory. #BookReview #Excerpt #Humor #Essays @GoddessFish @dorothyrosby