🍂 Fun Fall Friday Finds – 10 October 2025

🍂 Welcome

Welcome back to another edition of Friday Finds, where I share indie author gems, bookish discoveries, cozy recipes, and creative crafts to inspire your weekend. Autumn is in full swing, and I’m soaking up every golden leaf, apple-scented breeze, and pumpkin-spiced moment. Whether you’re here for a new book recommendation, a freebie, or just a little Friday fun, you’re in the right place!

This week’s Indie Author Spotlight shines on R. J. Gould, whose heartfelt, humor-infused fiction captures the beauty and messiness of human relationships. Scroll on for more wonderful finds, giveaways, and a warm bowl of comfort food to kick off your weekend.

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The weekly independent author feature has been a huge hit, so I will continue it each week for now. I usually pull names from my list, but I also love receiving nominations! Tell me your favorite Indie Author on my website — you can find all my authors➡️HERE.

✒️ Friday Finds Indie Author Spotlight: R J Gould

I'm pleased to announce R.J. Gould as the latest Indie Author of the Week!

R J Gould writes contemporary fiction about relationships using a mix of humour and pathos to describe the life journeys of his protagonists.

He is a (rare male) member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association. Having been selected for the organisation’s New Writers Programme, his first novel was shortlisted for the Joan Hessayon Award.

Ahead of writing full-time, Mr. Gould led a national educational charity. He has published in a wide range of educational journals, national newspapers, and magazines, and is the co-author of a major work on educating able young people. He lives in Cambridge, England.

Connect with R J 

Website | Facebook | Goodreads | Amazon | Instagram | Twitter

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📚 Weekly Book Blog Roundup | 

This week’s book blog roundup includes interviews, giveaways, and some must-read new releases. (Click on the image for more information, including raffle entry.)

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Last week's Friday Finds Recap

Last week's Friday Finds included celebrating indie author L. J. Ambrosio, talking about the Enola Holmes book series, learning a little history about Teresa Marzetti of restaurant & dressing fame, drooling over one of her famous recipes, and perusing some darling Halloween treat bag patterns. And of course, the books...there are always so many good books to check out.

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🍴 Foodie Fun 10 October 2025

"This hearty pasta fagioli recipe with cannellini beans and ditalini pasta is a classic and deliciously comforting Italian soup. Serve with a grating of Parmesan cheese and crusty bread," says recipe creator Cindy.

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🧶Craft Corner – Never Too Early

Today is the kick-off of The 12 Fiber Gifts of Christmas - 2025!

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS!

Every Friday, we roll out a new Fiber Gift! It will be sold - for one week only - at an Online Exclusive sale price, AND we will give away one of each item!

• Hurry! These are weekly specials and expire the following Thursday - no extensions on sale prices will be given, nor will rain checks be issued.
• Quantities are limited on some Fiber Gifts
• Online Exclusive Sale
• The Giveaway is at the bottom of each product page!
• No commercial accounts - personal accounts only
• Drawing winners are limited to one product award per year.
• Drawing prizes will be shipped after all paid orders have been fulfilled.

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This is the Week One Special

TOFT Crochet Kit Gingerbread Man

Click here for more info and to enter the giveaway!

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🍁 Thanks for stopping by!

That wraps up this week’s Fun Fall Friday Finds! I hope you discovered a few new books to add to your list, a recipe to warm your kitchen, and maybe even a craft idea (or giveaway!) to brighten your day.

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See you next Friday for more indie author highlights, fresh reads, and autumn fun. Until then, happy reading and happy creating! 🍎📚🧶

— Gina

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