Friday Finds | 11-22-2024 | Books ~ Crafts ~ Holiday Recipes ~ Indie Authors ~ Contests
Welcome to the Friday Finds for November 22, 2024!
Greetings from snowy Wisconsin, where I’m celebrating my youngest grandson’s birthday and staying through Thanksgiving! To my friends in the USA, have a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter, and delicious food. To everyone else, wishing you a cozy and joyful weekend ahead.
This week’s finds are packed with exciting recipes, book reviews, crafty creations, and a call for a cherished family recipe. Do you know a good Spanish Cream Pie recipe? I’d love to hear from you!
Don’t forget—I’m taking next week off to enjoy time with my family, but I’ll be back on December 6th with more finds. Until then, peace, love, and happy holidays!
💖 Gina
Weekly Friday Finds | 11-22-2024 | Recipes
First off, this week, I’m asking for your help. My Great-grandma made the best Thanksgiving dessert: Spanish Cream Pie. Unfortunately, the recipe was incorrectly passed down. I have been searching for a comparable recipe without much success for years. Have you had Spanish Cream Pie? Do you have a recipe you could share with me?
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“My kids told me to stop trying new methods,” lamented one-holiday fussbudget. But “everyone said this was the best turkey they ever had.” The victor went on: “I didn’t realize until serving how much deconstructing the turkey ahead of time reduces stress levels when carving—it is SO much easier.” Watch Chris make it here. (From Bon Appetit)
Weekly Friday Finds | 11-22-2024 | Book Blog Posts
These are the blog posts I shared this week.
The Box by Jo Linsdell ~ Children’s Book Review #Imagination #Play #PictureBook @JoLinsdell
Jo Linsdell’s “The Box” beautifully celebrates imagination and creativity. Through simple yet engaging prose and delightful illustrations, the story shows how something as ordinary as a cardboard box can become a boundless adventure.
Teacups And Temptations by Kate Ellington ~ #BookReview #HistoricalRomance @GoddessFish @kateellingtonwrites #BookSky #Bookstagram #BookX #RomanceCommunity #AmReading
Booty in the Backseat by Karen C. Whalen (The Tow Truck Murder Mysteries) $20 Gift Card Giveaway! #BookReview #Excerpt #CozyMystery @GoddessFish @WildRosePress @whalenkc @Karen_C_Whalen_Author
Book Review: Crossing Day by William A. Glass | #AlternateHistory #YoungAdult @iReadBookTours @william.glass.50767 @williamasaglass @WilliamAGlass3
Loving Lizzie Finn by Tamara Hughes ~ Spotlight, Excerpt, $20 Gift Card #HistoricalFiction #VictorianRomance @tamara.hughes2 @tamarahughesauth @GoddessFish
Tumult in Mecca: From Civil Servant to Global Business Adventurer: Henrik Bertelsen’s Unexpected Journey by Hans Peter Bech #BookReview #AuthorGuestPost ~ $25 Starbucks Gift Card #Giveaway @iReadBookTours #HistFic
HE. by Gregory Pakis ~ Spotlight, Excerpt, $25 Gift Card Available #EroticHorror #Fiction @GoddessFish @gregorypakis
Weekly Friday Finds | 11-22-2024 | Fun Time
I plan to stick with fun questions for the time being instead of trivia-type questions.
What would you be doing right now if money and time were no object?
I would be relaxing on a white sand beach, gazing at the beautiful blue water, with a frothy coffee drink in one hand and a book in the other!
Weekly Friday Finds | 11-22-2024 | Independent Author News
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“Just in time for the holidays! My new chapter books are available for purchase now!
Head to my website, www.kevinlovegreen.com, or click the button below to unlock deep-sea adventures with Lucky Luke! Hurry! The first 100 people to purchase get a signed copy! Buy Now direct from the author!”
Weekly Friday Finds | 11-22-2024| Creative News
I’m starting to see The Woobles crochet kits advertised everywhere. They are adorable and have video instructions for even the newest beginners and seasoned crafters. The kits include everything you need.
So many amigurumi crochet kits are available at a perfect price for your budget. Here is my link to a page with many cute possibilities—animals, plants, holidays, etc. There is a kit for whatever you are in the mood to make.
Weekly Friday Finds | 11-22-2024 | BBNYA Semi-finalist Tour
BBNYA 2024 Semi-Finalist Tour | The Bridesmaid’s Brother by Olivia Lockhart| #Romance #WomensFiction @LivvieHarts @bubblybookstagram @livvieharts.bsky.social @BBNYA_Official @Foliosociety @The_WriteReads
BBNYA 2024 Semi-Finalist Tour | The Dame on the Dock by Louise Gorday | #HistoricalFiction #Mystery @LouiseGorday @louisegorday.bsky.social @BBNYA_Official @Foliosociety @The_WriteReads
BBNYA 2024 Semi-Finalist Tour | The Exile of Zanzibar by Daniel Maidman | #historicalfiction #Fantasy @Daniel_Maidman @danielmaidman_author @BBNYA_Official @Foliosociety @The_WriteReads
BBNYA 2024 Semi-Finalist Tour | The Fairy Wren by Ashley Capes | #Fiction #Fantasy @Ash_Capes @ashcapes.bsky.social @BBNYA_Official @Foliosociety @The_WriteReads
BBNYA 2024 Semi-Finalist Tour | The Half Killed by Quenby Olson | #Fantasy #Horror #Mystery @QEisenacher @quenolson1121 @quenbyolson.bsky.social @BBNYA_Official @Foliosociety @The_WriteReads
BBNYA 2024 Semi-Finalist Tour | The Last Magus: A Clockwork Heart by Mark Piggott | #Fantasy #SciFi #NewAdult @Author_MPiggott @author.markpiggot
BBNYA 2024 Semi-Finalist Tour | The Mountain of Souls by Marcus Lee | #Fantasy #Horror #WomensFiction @marcusleebooks @BBNYA_Official @Foliosociety @The_WriteReads
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See you on December 6th for more Weekly Friday Finds Fun!
Gina
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If money and time were no object, I would be going to so many different libraries and schools to give out my books for free.
I’d rather be anywhere this week, but the beach and a book sounds perfect!