I ran into a slight glitch on my Friday Finds October 4, 2019 newsletter. One of the email service providers decided it was spam. They either sent it to your spam folder or didn’t deliver it at all. It even landed in my own Gmail spam folder. Not only that, but it put up a scary warning about it. So strange, because all the links I used checked out as safe. I’m told I used a “banned” word in the email. If that is the cause then I am definitely guilty of using the word “FREE”.
This “Well Darn!” moment provided me an opportunity to try something different. I receive so many newsletters where you’re sent a little greeting, summary, and the link to read it on the website. I enjoy this format and want to test it out in my newsletter. So, I’m making lemonade today from yesterday’s lemons!
Let me know what you think. I always appreciate your input.
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On to the Friday Finds October 4, 2019 Newsletter!
Hello, my friend!
Welcome to the Friday Finds October 4, 2019 newsletter. I hope you enjoy this week’s picks.
~If you have pictures turned off on your emails, you are missing out on a lot of fun! The photos are a big part of the Friday Finds.~
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On the Website
The past week I participated in a book blog tour sponsored by Legend Press. I had a guest post from Natalie Hart, author of Pieces of Me. She talked about how traveling influenced the writing of her book. The story is a war – romance – psychological – family – fiction novel. Please check out what she has to say, it’s so interesting.
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Books on my radar this week
Planet Earth Adventures by D.P. Elemm – Science fiction short story (Available on Smashwords!)
What to Make
You know what is creeping closer for makers of handmade gifts. This lovely kit will get you quickly on your way. It also makes a fun gift to give to a maker in your life.
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A Beaded Waves Cuff from Laura Nelkin is quick and fun to make. I made the Moonless color and loved it!
Do you want to learn to knit or need a quick refresher class? Here’s an excellent class for you.
Speaking of classes, look at these cool pumpkins, I found the directions in a F*R*E*E*class.
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Which leads us right into Recipes!
Would like like to try a new take on a fall-inspired grilled cheese? Check out this delicious looking
Dijon Havarti Pear Grilled Cheese from Lyuba Brooke
Let’s finish up with a fun Pumpkin Patch Cake from Kraft. Everyone loves a poke cake!
That’s a wrap on this week’s Friday Finds. I love to hear from you. Just hit reply.
Gina
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So what do you think readers? Would you like the newsletter in this format? You can leave a comment or reply to the email newsletter notice to share your thoughts. Also, be sure to let me know if you try any of the picks from the Friday Finds, October 4, 2019.
I got the email Friday per the timestamp, just late to read and respond. ? I like this new format.
Thank Gina for putting on your radar my short story, The Case of the Missing Bubble Gum Card. For all those out there interested the eBook if free on all major eBook retailers. It is the first in the Jarvis Mann PI series, of which there are 8 books in all. Thanks again for promoting it.
Got it
Hi Gina,
Newsletter on website looks good. Keep it up!
Got it. ?
I got the message on Friday. I can’t remember but I think it was in my junk mail folder.
This works well, thanks!
Hi Gina,
The Friday newsletter never came through. Either format works well for me.
Thanks again.
I didn’t get the email on Friday. This web newsletter works well.
I didn’t get it in my email on Friday. But this works for me if it’s easier for you.
Got it!