ππ Thereβs something comforting about stories that revisit old friendships. My newest review dives into Half Baked Women: The Reheat β a womenβs fiction novel about reunions, reflection, and the ways life reshapes us over time.
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ππ Thereβs something comforting about stories that revisit old friendships. My newest review dives into Half Baked Women: The Reheat β a womenβs fiction novel about reunions, reflection, and the ways life reshapes us over time.
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Some series stay with you for years. This one has. ππ
My review of Jump explores why the Madders of Time books continue to balance high-stakes science fiction with emotional heart.
Read the full review on ginaraemitchell.com/jump-by-dl-o...
#ScienceFictionBooks #IndieSciFi #BookBloggers
ππ New on the blog β¨
Iβm hosting a guest post from Margaret Izard about writing the finale of her Stones of Iona series, Stone of Destiny. Includes an excerpt, giveaway, and plenty of romantasy atmosphere.
Read here: ginaraemitchell.com/stone-of-des...
#GoddessFishPromotions #Romantasy #IndieBooks
ππ New review: HomeAdrift by Soheil Mirchi β a thoughtful, character-driven science fiction novel exploring isolation, identity, and survival across a 3,000-year space voyage.
Quietly unsettling, reflective, and surprisingly emotional. Full review now live at GinaRaeMitchell.com/homeadrift-review.
ππ Spotlight: Floating Solo β Shelley Wilson
A @bbnya_official 2025 finalist blending womenβs fiction, romance, and quiet reinvention aboard a narrowboat adventure. If you love stories about fresh starts and finding confidence again, this one may catch your eye.
π ginaraemitchell.com/floating-sol...
What do a blind-date-with-a-book kit, a knitting pattern, and an indie author spotlight have in common? ππ
Theyβre all in this weekβs Friday Finds π
Come browse:
If your weekend plans involve books, comfort, and a little cozy inspirationβ¦ this weekβs Friday Finds might be your vibe.
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A few fun extras + reader favorites included
ginaraemitchell.com/friday-finds...
#ReadingLife #BookBloggers #WeekendReads
ππ Friday Finds is up for the week
Iβve been leaning into a calmer, cozier feeling around the blog lately β and this weekβs post has new reviews, an indie author spotlight, a free knitting pattern, and a few reader extras for the weekend.
Come by and say hi:
ππ Famous Once by Jane Green is a short novella about fame, secrets, and a mother-daughter reconciliation years in the making.
At 50 pages, it moves quickly β maybe too quickly in places β but the emotional core works.
My 3.5-star review:
ginaraemitchell.com/famous-once-...
#BookReview #JaneGreen
My refreshed review of Kamyla Chung and the Creepy Crawlies by Ellwyn Autumn is now live.
A thoughtful childrenβs picture book about bedtime fears, imagination, and reassurance.
Read the full review here:
ginaraemitchell.com/kamyla-chung...
#ChildrensBooks #BookReview #PictureBook
ππ I have a new review up today for All or None by Clive Fleury, a detective crime novel set in Australia that balances layered investigation, strong characters, and moments of dry humor.
Read it here:
ππ Spotlight & guest post featuring Forever Kind of Love by Susan Bagby β a heartfelt contemporary romance about second chances and emotional healing.
Excerpt + giveaway on the blog:
ππ A smart, over-the-top literary satire that skewers influencer culture and creative arrogance. Jamie Genius Writes a Novel by Will Raywood is funny, uncomfortable, and quietly instructive. βββββ
Read my full review:
ππ Indie Author of the Week: Deborah Heiser (The Mentor Project). Featured: The Mentorship Edge - mentoring, growth, and creating meaningful connection. ginaraemitchell.com/the-mentorsh...
(also in Friday Finds: ginaraemitchell.com/friday-finds... )
ππ I reviewed all five books in J.M. Hofer's Islands in the Mist series this week. If you like character-driven fantasy with Welsh/Arthurian threads, start with Book 1 here:
06.02.2026 22:00 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0ππ Friday Finds is up! Cozy reads, indie gems, a quick recipe, and a few practical favorites to ease into the weekend.
06.02.2026 18:00 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0ππ The Young Stag by J.M. Hofer (Islands in the Mist #5)
A thoughtful, cohesive conclusion that rewards readers who followed the full arc from beginning to end.
Full review: ginaraemitchell.com/the-young-st...
#Fantasy #FantasySeries #ArthurianLegend #CelticMyth
ππ Into the Shadows - Islands in the Mist #4
A darker, more introspective installment where leadership is tested by memory, loss, and consequence.
Read my review: ginaraemitchell.com/into-the-sha...
#Fantasy #FantasySeries #ArthurianLegends #CelticMyth
ππ Rise of the Pendragon
A pivotal installment in the #IslandsInTheMist series, where myth and leadership intersect, and the weight of legacy becomes impossible to ignore.
Full review: ginaraemitchell.com/rise-of-the-...
#fantasy #fantasyseries #arthurianlegends #celticmyth
ππ Across the Sea by J.M. Hofer
A thoughtful continuation that strengthens character development and leadership stakes while rewarding readers who value continuity.
Full review: ginaraemitchell.com/across-the-s...
#Fantasy #Series
ππ Islands in the Mist by J.M. Hofer
A character-driven fantasy rooted in history and tradition, where leadership grows quietly and choices matter.
Read my full review:
Friday Finds is up ππ
Cozy reads, an indie author spotlight, a gentle healthy habit, and a few practical finds for a slower weekend.
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Thank you!
29.01.2026 01:26 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0ππ Eight years ago, I published my first blog post β a knitting book review and a hope for a small corner of the internet.
Today Iβm reflecting on how this space has grown, what Iβve learned, and why Iβm still showing up.
ππ This is book one of four completed books in the Cain Series with many more coming soon! So sorry for the earlier mistake. I need that edit option!!
26.01.2026 16:53 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0I can't edit some of the socials about my mistake. So I'm posting comments on them.
26.01.2026 16:51 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0ππ New review is live!
Ethos of Cain by @sethwjames.bsky.social is a fast, gripping science fiction thriller set in a dark near-future world, with a relatable mercenary lead and just enough cyberpunk edge.
Book one of a completed four-book series β always a plus.
ππ BBNYA 2025 Finalist Spotlight
The Revenge of Captain Vessia by Leslie Allen
Adult fantasy romance β’ LGBTQIA2+ β’ Vampyri lore
Read more here:
π ginaraemitchell.com/the-revenge-...
#BookSky #BBNYA #IndieFantasy @CozyWitch
ππ Iβve refreshed my review of Werecats Convergent by Mark J. Engels β a shifter urban fantasy sequel filled with high-stakes choices, hidden identities, and family loyalty.
Read the updated review here: π https://ginaraemitchell.com/werecats-convergent/
@MJ_Engels #UrbanFantasy #ShifterFictionβ¦