The 16 September 2022 Friday Finds are here with a new Author of the Week, Indie Author Announcements, New Book Releases, Chili & S’mores, and Fall Blankets
Hello, my friends & welcome to the 16 September 2022 Fun!
This weekend is our family chili cookout. We plan to clean out the garden and use everything we can either in the chili or as a side. So we should finish up the tomatoes, radishes, onions, etc. The carrots and turnips are nearly ready, too. It’s supposed to be in the 90s again, so the kids will get their last chance at swimming and, of course, eating their fill of smores.
By next week I expect the combines to start rolling in the fields. That’s a sure sign that fall is here…and unfortunately for me… fall allergies! It’s been so dry here I expect to be a prisoner in the house while the dust flies outside. Luckily, I’m pretty happy with my books and yarn!
I hope you enjoy this week’s post and be sure you leave a comment below voting for your favorite find of the week.
Peace & Love
Friday Finds | 16 September 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…
Crystal Stewart is a wonderful “friend of the blog” and has announced she is writing a box set. She just finished book two. She is as yet unpublished, but I wish her much success.
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Author/Blogger of the Week
Jackson Coppley is my newest featured author. I have enjoyed reading his Nicholas Foxe series and plan to read The Fire Starters soon. Please welcome Jackson to the website (on the sidebar & in this post) by reading my reviews, learning more about his books, and visiting his website. Mr. Coppley is also the featured author in my Bookshop this week.
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 | 16 September 2022 | Books
These are a few of the books that caught my eye this week. Have you read them? Would you like to?
Dinners with Ruth: A Memoir on the Power of Friendships
Celebrated NPR correspondent Nina Totenberg delivers an extraordinary memoir of her personal successes, struggles, and life-affirming relationships, including her beautiful friendship of nearly fifty years with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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A brilliant American president is also a psychopath. He has his finger on the red button. And he’s about to start a world war with our most dangerous enemy. Put your finger on the order button. Push it to read James Patterson’s best and scariest novel yet.
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The Midnight Children by Dan Gemeinhart
From Dan Gemeinhart, the acclaimed author of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, comes an extraordinary story about a family of runaways who take up residence in a small town, and the outcast boy who finds his voice and his people―perfect for fans of Katherine Applegate and Kate DiCamillo.
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Friday Finds | 16 September 2022 | Recipes
This chili recipe is very similar to what we use. It can be done on the stove, in a crockpot, and of course, over a fire. We generally use a combination of ground beef, pork, and deer meat. In my opinion, it’s just not chili without the beans. lol! I like Brooks Chili Beans the best, but you can substitute any meat, beans, peppers, or tomatoes that you have on hand.
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S’mores Charcuterie Board from letsliveandlearn
We tend to just turn everyone loose with a card table full of supplies for s’mores. However, if you want to class it up a bit, this is an excellent way to do so. Plus, there are even more ideas for what you can use to make your s’mores. I think I’ve fancied it up when I use Reese’s mini peanut butter cups. But that’s just me. What do you use to make this fall fire pit treat?
Friday Finds | 16 September 2022 | Creative Projects
What project do you currently have in progress? If you are looking for a fun, simple fall project, this might be for you.
6 Cable Knit Blanket Patterns from KnitPurlCurl
I do love a pattern that looks complicated and classy but is incredibly simple to make. Of course, if you don’t knit or don’t have the time right now. There are many available to purchase that are ready for you to wrap up in this fall.
Friday Finds | 16 September 2022 | 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!
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!
The Cannibal’s Guide to Fasting by Dana Hammer | Excerpt, Humorous Guest Post, & $10 Giveaway
What would you like to see in next week’s Friday Finds?
Thanks for reading this week. Peace & Love!
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My younger daughter really struggles with allergies at this time of the year as well. Hopefully they won’t be too bad.
Liam Lion Lost at the Bloomsburg Fair will be released in eBook on Sept. 19th! The plan is to set the eBook for free on Thursday and Friday Sept. 22-23. Hopefully you can share the Friday Sept. 23 free eBook download day in your newsletter for next week. I’ll send you a message for sure that it will be free once the book publishes. Thanks!
Those cable knit blankets look divine! Wish I could knit. And the S’more tray-wow! How fun is that?