Friday Finds for 01 July 2022 | The Grand Giveaway Winner! + Indie Authors, Author News, Summer Recipes, Spun Cotton Crafts & a Blog Roundup
Hello, my friends & welcome to the Friday Finds for 01 July 2022!
I was absolutely shocked by the number of entries in my 1000th Post Grand Giveaway! So much so that I decided to give two lucky winners an Amazon gift card. Rosie R & Carla H will each receive a $25 card. Congrats to them and thank you to everyone for the kind words and for supporting the blog each week!
In gardening news, we are finally reaping the benefits of all the hard work hubby put into the garden. This week we’ve had fresh broccoli, cauliflower, onions, green beans, and cabbages. We have a pretty solid plan around here… He grows it, I prepare it. Look for garden-fresh recipes below.
As always, Book and Author News are covered below.
In personal craft news, I finally…finally got the warp put on a loom to make a baby wrap for my new great-niece. I still need to sley the reed and weave the header. Then I can start the fun, relaxing part of actually weaving the blanket. I’m planning to conquer a couple of audiobooks while weaving.
So what’s new in your world this week? Want to chat about anything? Leave a comment below to get started.
Peace & Love
Amazon Prime Day is almost here. I’m putting together a couple of guides to help you find the best deals!
Friday Finds | 01 July 2022 | Book Finds
These are a few of the books I’ll be reading and reviewing soon. Have you read them, would you like to?
My Killer Vacation by Tessa Bailey
An all-new, spicy murder mystery from Tessa Bailey, New York Times bestselling author of It Happened One Summer…
It was supposed to be a relaxing vacation in sweet, sunny Cape Cod-just me and my beloved brother-but discovering a corpse in our rental house really throws a wrench into our tanning schedule. Now a rude, crude bounty hunter has arrived on the back of his motorcycle to catch the killer and refuses to believe I can be helpful, despite countless hours of true-crime podcast listening. Not to mention a fulfilling teaching career of wrangling second graders.
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Branden’s Choice by John St. Clair
Within 15 days of the suicide of his 14-year-old son, Branden Edward Darce St.Clair, John had spoken to over 200 teens that have either contemplated suicide or have been self-harming due to depression and anxiety. Their main argument has been that no one will listen when they do speak out, or there is no one to speak out to due to the repercussions of such an action.
John St. Clair feels that there’s a serious problem in the current support systems; not only the schools but in homes as well. Within a week of Branden’s choice, he and his family were told by several teens his age that at some point from sixth grade to ninth grade their son had either stopped them or talked them out of suicide or self-harm. In this book, journal if you will, he tells this story, in detail, of what the choice of suicide will bring. The aftermath of such a choice.
Suicide is not an end; it is but a beginning for many left behind, to live the remainder of their lives in pain, doubt, and fear. Please reach out if you’re in that dark place; you are not alone!
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Hattie Harmony: Worry Detective by Elizabeth Olsen and Robbie Arnett
Award-winning actress Elizabeth Olsen and esteemed musician Robbie Arnett have created a fresh approach to wellness in a new series that shows children ways to manage anxiety. A perfect back-to-school read!
Meet Hattie Harmony, Worry Detective.
She’s always there to help her friends when they need her. And the first day of school can cause a lot of jitters—from speaking in front of the class to taking the bus. Hattie always finds the perfect tools to calm her friends’ bodies and minds. But when her own fears start to bubble up, can Hattie learn to overcome them herself?
Friday Finds | 01 July 2022 | Author News
Do you have a new book releasing soon, a special promotion coming up, or any other news of your author-life I can share with my readers?
In the reported book and author news this week…
Two print ARCs of my thriller “Whatever Happened to Cathy Martin” will be available as Goodreads Giveaways from July 1-17, 2022: “Kathy Reichs meets Sherlock Holmes in this gothic Midwest thriller set in southern Indiana in 1978 that seeks to unravel a deadly tangled web of lies surrounding three former high school friends, one of whom has been missing for over a decade … but which one? And why?” Thanks so much for the opportunity to include it in your author announcements ~ Mim Eichmann
Would you like to be featured as my Author/Blogger of the Week? Please drop me a comment below to let me know. That’s all it takes!
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Friday Finds | 01 July 2022 | Recipes
Sweet & Spicy Coffee Rubbed Smoked Chicken image from Cooking with Janica
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Red, White & Blue Cheesecake Bars from Inside BruCrew Life
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Baked Salmon with Veggies Foil Packets from Wholesomeyum – Keto Friendly
Friday Finds | 01 July 2022 | Creative Projects
25 Vintage Projects for the Nostalgic Crafter
Learn the timeless craft of spun cotton and make the perfect handmade décor!
- 25 step-by-step projects for every season with coordinating photography, project backstories, complete materials lists, and expert tips
- History of spun cotton, insight on materials, and techniques from making armatures to making faces
- Beginner-friendly guide with projects anyone can accomplish, no matter your skill level, as there is no sharp learning curve
- Create one-of-a-kind gifts for friends and family for all occasions with housewarming home decor gifts, festive tabletop displays, and more
- Author Valerie Lloyd is the owner of Smile Mercantile Craft Co. and crafter behind her popular YouTube channel by the same name where she offers easy-to-follow craft tutorials
Friday Finds | 01 July 2022 | Gina’s Blog Roundup
If you missed one of my reviews in the past week, here’s an easy link to find them all, or click on the image & links below. There are giveaways ranging from gift cards to signed copies of books, and extras. Be sure you are entered before they expire.
Shadows in the Aftermath (Ruby Draker #2) by Marianne Scott | Review, Author Interview, Giveaway
Freckles the Dark Wizard by Jerry Harwood | Children’s Book Review (Ages 6-13) | Giveaway & Excerpt
What would you like to see in next week’s Friday Finds?
Thanks for reading this week. Peace & Love!
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Congratulations to the gift card winners!
I can’t believe it’s going to be the 4th of July already!
Happy 4th of July!
Those sheep are adorable! Tweeted!
Thanks, Eve!
It sounds like you have some busy days ahead. I am in awe of people who are weavers. Not something I have ever tried, but I do love the results. Is that Carla H, me? Have a wonderful holiday weekend, Gina!
It is indeed, Carla. Congrats & keep an eye on your email for the gift card!