The 3 February 2023 Friday Finds are here with a Blogger & Author of the Week, Giveaway Winners, Author News, Healthy Recipes, Knitting News, & More.
Hello, my friend & welcome to the 3 February 2023 Friday Finds Fun!
In the most important news this week, Al E. Boy & I wrapped up his fabulous giveaway on the blog. Here are the winners. They have been notified by email.
4-Book Hardcover set of the Adventures of Fawn – Tasia L. – Claimed
Book Hardcover set of Little Girl Scream – Doris L.
Winners will have TEN days to claim their prize before we draw for a replacement.
We are planning a family group vacation this summer. I highly recommend viewing summer vacation sites when it’s 10 degrees below zero! Gotta have something to look forward to! Cold days are also great for planning that spring garden.
The X sweater is continuing. It won’t be long now, so naturally, I picked up yarn to make another one (or three). It is my new favorite pattern to knit. Since I’m a bit tired of knitting in black, the next one will be made in the Mandala Ombre – Happy colorway. Just looking at the skein truly makes me happy!
What warms your soul during miserable weather?
That’s it for today. Send me your favorite books, patterns, recipes, or crafts. I would love to share them with everyone.
Peace & Love
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Friday Finds | 3 February 2023 | 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…
Teachers Pay Teachers is an excellent site for authors to share resources like printables. I know a couple of children’s book authors and teachers that successfully use this site.
They are having a huge sitewide sale on Feb. 7 & 8. Check out this graphic blog friend Jessica created for the sale.
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If you had the chance to purchase books directly from the author and bypass giving your money to the “Big Guys” that really don’t need it to buy another vacation home, would you support the author?
Here’s your chance!
Sabel Security by Seeley James 9 Book Bundle!
Here is my attempt to bypass Amazon, BN, etc., and send buyers directly to the author’s shop. Tell me what you think. Let’s get that money directly into the author’s pocket (and maybe a few affiliate pennies for me.)
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Did I miss your news? The best way to let me know is by commenting on this post, an email works, but my inbox gets overwhelmed. If you send me an email or message, and I don’t reply to you…reach out again! I’m still searching for that magical recipe to organize the inbox.
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Ashlee is my Blogger of the Week! Check out her entertaining website; Books are 42. Ashley lives in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. Her posts have never disappointed me because she understands my book addiction so well!
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 | 3 February 2023 | Books
These are a few of the books that caught my eye this week. Have you read them? Would you like to?
Kitchen Garden Revival by Nicole Johnsey Burke
Elevate your backyard veggie patch into a work of sophisticated and stylish art. Kitchen Garden Revival guides you through every aspect of kitchen gardening, from design to harvesting.
Author Nicole Johnsey Burke, founder of Rooted Garden, one of the leading US culinary landscape companies, and Gardenary, an online kitchen gardening education and resource company, leads the way with expert advice.
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Turkey’s Valentine Surprise by Wendi Silvano
Turkey is delivering his valentines in disguise in this funny addition to the popular series.
Turkey loves nothing better than a good trick…except maybe a good disguise. So for Valentine’s Day, he decides to secretly deliver a card to each of his friends. But when he dresses up as a cat to deliver the purr-fect valentine, he’s quickly found out. It turns out that outsmarting his pals is harder than he thought. Luckily, Turkey has more silly surprises in store.
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Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Fairies by Heather Fawcett
A curmudgeonly professor journeys to a small town in the far north to study faerie folklore and discovers dark fae magic, friendship, and love in the start of a heartwarming and enchanting new fantasy series.
Cambridge professor Emily Wilde is good at many things: She is the foremost expert on the study of faeries. She is a genius scholar and a meticulous researcher who is writing the world’s first encyclopaedia of faerie lore. But Emily Wilde is not good at people. She could never make small talk at a party—or even get invited to one. And she prefers the company of her books, her dog, Shadow, and the Fair Folk to other people.
So when she arrives in the hardscrabble village of Hrafnsvik, Emily has no intention of befriending the gruff townsfolk. Nor does she care to spend time with another new arrival: her dashing and insufferably handsome academic rival Wendell Bambleby, who manages to charm the townsfolk, muddle Emily’s research, and utterly confound and frustrate her.
Friday Finds | 3 February 2023 | Recipes
Today’s recipes are perfect for meals, snacks, or desserts. They are all considered diabetic-friendly, but regardless of your health issues, they are delicious and good for you.
Beef & Veggie Chili
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German Chocolate No-Bakes by Plaid & Paleo
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Caprese Salad Cups from Easy Health Living
Friday Finds | 3 February 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.
Unisex Cable Knit Beanie
This easy-to-knit cable beanie pattern is from AranAccessories. I love how the yarn does the color magic for you.
Friday Finds | 3 February 2023 | 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. Be sure you check out the giveaways. There are some great prizes this week!
The Marriage List by Ella Quinn ( The Worthington Brides) | Book Review ~ Excerpt ~ $20 Gift Card
Review: Gingerbread Dead by Lori L. Robinett | Excerpt ~ Author Bio ~ $25 Gift Card
Review: Music Shall Untune the Sky, Guest Post from Lou Kemp on Foreshadowing ~ $25 Gift Card
Spotlight: Titanian Warrior (Titanian Chronicles 3) by Victoria Saccenti | Excerpt ~ $15 Gift Card
Spotlight: Love All – A Steamy Sports Romance by Liza Malloy | Excerpt ~ Author Bio ~ $15 Gift Card
What would you like to see in next week’s Friday Finds?
Thanks for reading this week. Peace & Love!
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Thanks so much for helping us spread the word about the TPT sale! I didn’t know you know others who use the site.
The book about Turkey’s Valentine’s Day Surprise looks really cute!
Have a great weekend!
Love the recipes this week! Even the German chocolate candy looks to be Keto friendly.
Great to hear from you, Martha. I tried to be healthy on the recipes this week. Most are diabetic-friendly, keto, low carb, and/or paleo! I’m trying to include all the popular plans. Lol