The January 13, 2023 Friday Finds are here with a new Author of the Week, Indie Author News, Comfort Food, Wintery Crafts, Book Recommendations, and a Blog Roundup.
I’m heading off soon for our last Christmas 2022 celebration. I can’t wait, I’m so excited to see the Northern family. Do you manage to fit all your celebrations in on Christmas? I think it’s essential for everyone’s mental health not to cram everything into one week. But, this year seems a little drawn out. But hey, we can combine Christmas with January birthdays, so it’s a good thing.
I’ve had some feedback from readers about what they want to see on the blog this year. It’s not too late to get your vote in. So far, the tally is running toward more bookish posts that aren’t reviews, small-loom weaving, and general chatty posts. Some voted for all the reviews…all the time! What are your thoughts?
In light of the more bookish posts request, I plan to resurrect my WWW series to highlight what I’m reading each week and what’s coming up. But if I don’t get one up this week, here are two that are coming soon.
Hope and Fortune by Marissa Banez
I hope you enjoy this week’s post, and be sure you leave a comment below
Peace, Health & Love
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Friday Finds | January 13, 2023 | Author News
Do you have a new book releasing soon, a special promotion coming up, or any other news of your author’s life I can share with my readers?
In the reported book and author news this week…
When We Come Back from D.H. Schleicher’s official release date is January 24! I’m reading this now & as usual, loving it.
Book 2 in Missy Tarantino’s Granny Appleton Cozy Mystery series, The Feather Forecast, is out now. I’m currently reading book 1, Duck Down. Watch for reviews soon!
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Kent Wayne is my latest featured author. His irreverent humor takes you on a wild ride. Please welcome Kent to the website, on the sidebar this week. You can find Kent on his website, Dirty Sci-Fi Buddha. (Do not go there if you are easily offended by off-color humor and raw language.) Otherwise, please enjoy his unique look at the world. I’ll have my review of A Door into Evermore, a YA fantasy, up soon.
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! If there are no volunteers, I had a convoluted system I use to choose a victim by comments, patrons, friendly people, followers, & shares.
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Friday Finds | January 13, 2023 | Books
These are a few of the books that caught my eye this week. Have you read them? Would you like to?
Interesting Facts for Curious Minds by Jordan Moore
Want to impress your friends and family with both useful, worthless, but undeniably interesting facts?
Then Interesting Facts For Curious Minds: 1572 Random But Mind-Blowing Facts About History, Science, Pop Culture, and Everything in Between is the book for you!
How you read this book is entirely up to you. I’m sure most of you will read it cover to cover at some point, but when you’re with friends and family, you can pick the chapters out that most appeal to all of you.
However you read this book, I guarantee you’ll find it one of the best tools to pass some time, relax alone, or connect with others. So sit back, relax, and get ready to learn some fascinating facts!
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If He Had Been With Me by Laura Nowlin
An achingly authentic and raw portrait of love, regret, and the life-altering impact of the relationships we hold closest to us, this YA romance bestseller is perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover, Jenny Han, and You’ve Reached Sam.
Captivating and heartbreaking, If He Had Been with Me is perfect for readers looking for:
- Contemporary teen romance books
- Unputdownable & binge-worthy novels
- Complex emotional YA stories
- TikTok Books
- Jenny Han meets Dear Even Hanson
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The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
Don’t miss the USA Today bestseller and addictive psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist that’s burning up Instagram–Freida McFadden’s The Housemaid is perfect for fans of Ruth Ware, Lisa Jewell, and Verity.
“Welcome to the family,” Nina Winchester says as I shake her elegant, manicured hand. I smile politely, gazing around the marble hallway. Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I’ll soon learn that the Winchesters’ secrets are far more dangerous than my own…
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Friday Finds | January 13, 2023 | Recipes
French Onion Soup from Simply Recipes
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Smoky Bacon Mac & Cheese from Happy Foodie
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Carrot Cake Shortbread Cookies from Ahead of Time
Friday Finds | January 13, 2023 | Creative Projects
What project do you currently have in progress? This might be for you if you are looking for a fun, fast project.
18 Piece Tissue Paper Snowflake Suncatchers
6-Pack Winter Diamond Painting Kit for Adults
Friday Finds | January 13, 2023 | Gina’s Blog Roundup
What are some of your favorite blogs to visit each week? I love surfing through an eclectic mix of blogs. It’s a rabbit hole I fall into frequently!
Medium – Discover writers’ stories, thinking, and expertise on any topic.
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. Be sure you check out the giveaways. There are some great prizes this week!
What would you like to see in next week’s Friday Finds?
Thanks for reading this week. Peace & Love!
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I used to love making tissue paper suncatchers! I think it’s an honor when you pick the author/blogger of the week! I sure wish I could get my blog going better. I barely get views on it and all the likes are just me liking it when it’s a new day and it lets me like it again. It really takes away my motivation to even publish more blog posts. I’d rather be writing more books, but even that hasn’t been all that successful through the years. This online stuff sure is hard! Thanks for reading about my frustrations, lol! Have a great weekend!
Indie authors have such a hard road. I’m always happy to help where I can.