Friday Finds - March 13, 2026

Hi friends — welcome to this week's Friday Finds.

As the days begin to hint at early spring, this feels like the perfect time for small moments of creativity and quiet inspiration. This week’s finds include thoughtful reads, an indie author spotlight, and a few cozy discoveries for readers and makers alike.

Jump to:
Featured | Indie Author | Tip | Reader Extras | Contest | Closing

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📚 Featured Recently on the Blog

Here's what I've been sharing lately - gathered in one easy spot if you missed anything that caught your eye.

Meet Reba by Stephanie Wheeler Looking for a gentle picture book about independence and friendship? Meet Reba blends colorful illustrations with a thoughtful story inspired by the real-life partnership between rhinos and oxpeckers, offering young readers a warm lesson about when it’s okay to accept help.	See Me by Lynn Crandall What happens when lightworkers must confront rising darkness? See Me, the third book in the Dark Sides series, delivers supernatural tension, strong character chemistry, and an engaging story where courage and balance are tested.
Limerence by LS Delorme Ready for a story that bends reality and challenges what we think we know about existence? Limerence blends paranormal intrigue, metaphysical fantasy, and science fiction into a bold continuation of the ambitious Limerent series.	Friday Finds – March 6, 2026 Missed last week's discoveries? The March 6 Friday Finds featured book reviews, indie author Haley Cavanagh, a quick chicken stir-fry recipe, and cozy reader extras including a bookish mug and walnut page holder.

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💡 Creative Break - Simple Creativity Reset

Try keeping a small notebook nearby and jotting down one interesting thought, observation, or quote each day. It doesn't need to be long or profound. Sometimes the smallest notes—a line from a book, something you overhear, or a quick idea that pops into your mind—can spark creativity later. Tiny creative moments like this help keep your mind curious and engaged.

This section rotates between healthy tips, recipes, reading life, and creative breaks, so if this week's tip doesn't quite fit where you are right now, there is always something different coming up in future Friday Finds.

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🌟 Indie Author of the Week - Friday Finds - March 13, 2026

Daniel E. Chambrello

At the base of a mountain in Connecticut sits a peach orchard in a quiet neighborhood. Here, hawks soar high as coyotes slink among the trees, leaving trails of wisdom and mystery. In the early hours, the veil between worlds is as thin as the morning mist. This is where Daniel E. Chambrello sits and thinks.

As the youngest of five, Daniel is a born observer, preferring solitude as he questions everything from consciousness to Catholic doctrine. While journeying and experiencing love, heartbreak, and so much in between, Daniel's knowing has expanded, and his questions have grown deeper.

When a good friend handed him a book by a spiritual teacher, it was a life-defining moment, confirming all Daniel had known as truth and further kindling a story that he'd felt called to write since childhood.

📚 Featured Book: Beyond the Light of the Willow Tree

Beyond the Light of the Willow Tree combines inspirational fiction with historical fantasy elements and time-bending reflection into a distinctive story. This book is ideal for readers who enjoy in-depth character development, dual timelines, and stories about finding inner light during challenging times. If audiobooks are your preference, this one is lovely.

🔗 Website | Amazon | Goodreads

✨ Indie Author of the Week highlights an author whose work has been featured on the blog and stood out to me or my readers.

✨ Stories worth discovering, one indie author at a time.

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⭐ Gina's Featured Friday Finds — March 13, 2026

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This week's finds lean toward curiosity and creativity — a few cozy tools for readers, writers, and anyone who enjoys collecting small sparks of inspiration.

✏️ Creative Break Daily Positivity Journal with Prompts Why I picked this: A quick 4-minute journal like this is a gentle way to start or end the day with intention. This daily journal with prompts encourages gratitude, reflection, and positive thinking in just a few minutes a day.

☕ Cozy Reading Book Lover Candle Why it made the list: The scent combination of mahogany, leather, and coffee feels like stepping into a cozy bookstore. This bookstore-inspired candle adds a warm reading atmosphere without overpowering the room.

✨ Daily Inspiration 72 Mindfulness Cards, Inspirational Bookmarks Why it caught my eye: I love small reminders that encourage reflection, especially when paired with reading or journaling. This set of mindfulness quote cards doubles as bookmarks and daily inspiration. Each card features a thoughtful quote from teachers and writers across history, offering a simple way to pause, reflect, and carry a meaningful idea with you through the day.

🌿 Artisan Find Hand-crafted Tatted Bookmark Why I liked this: Handmade crafts always bring a little extra meaning to everyday objects. This delicate tatted bookmark is made using traditional lace techniques, creating an intricate pattern in beautiful earth tones.

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Reader Question of the Week

I’d love to hear from you!

⭐ Join the conversation: Do you choose your next read by mood, genre, recommendation, or pure impulse?

• 📚 I read mostly by mood.
• 🏷️ I stick to favorite genres.
• 👀 Recommendations guide me.
• 🎲 Pure impulse reader here.

Or tell me something completely different about how you choose your next book!

🗓️ Contest closes March 31, 2026 at noon CST.

If your entry arrives after the deadline, don't fret, it will be added into next month's contest.

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🌿 Closing Notes

Thanks for spending a few minutes with this week’s Friday Finds. I hope you discovered something new to read, reflect on, or simply enjoy.

Wishing you a calm and cozy week ahead — and happy reading.