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 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.
A fresh start to the new year with cozy winter finds, featured book reviews, an indie author spotlight, comforting food inspiration, and a fun giveaway question. Welcome to Friday Finds: Winter Adventures!
A spiritually rich and contemplative literary novel, Anasazi Vision follows one woman’s return to the Four Corners desert as grief, ancient wisdom, and an unexpected promise lead her toward healing, truth, and a vision the world may finally be ready to hear
Ariel: Dancing on TV by Ailish Sinclair is a BBNYA Semi-Finalist YA contemporary romance that blends resilience, fame, and first love. Set at a prestigious Scottish dance school housed in a shadowed castle, this emotionally charged story follows a sixteen-year-old girl determined to rise above a lifetime of pain and reclaim her future through dance.
BBNYA 2025 Semi-Finalist Spotlight for Enigma (Lost Colonies Book 1) by Ryan Southwick, an epic science fantasy adventure featuring high-stakes survival, advanced technology, and an interstellar race against time.