#Indie Book Stores

[ginaraemitchell]

Holiday Friday Finds | 12-20-2024 | Grab your favorite holiday beverage, settle in, and let’s dive into the fun!

Welcome to the Friday Finds for December 20, 2024! 🎄 The hustle and bustle is in full swing, with the holidays just around the corner. Are you the type to have everything neatly wrapped and ready, or are you scrambling to check off those last-minute to-dos? No judgment here—this season is as much about the chaos as it is about the joy for me! This week’s newsletter is packed with festive inspiration, from delicious recipes and delightful holiday reads to creative gift ideas and exciting updates in the world of indie authors. Plus, a heartfelt thank-you for your support—it truly means the world to me. Grab your favorite holiday beverage, settle in, and let’s dive into the fun! Peace, love, and holiday cheer! 💖 —Gina Click, comment, and share to spread the holiday joy. 🎄✨ https://ginaraemitchell.com/friday-finds-12-20-2024/

 Friday Finds | 12-20-2024 | Books ~ Crafts ~ Holiday Recipes ~ Indie Authors ~ Contests Welcome to the Friday Finds for December 20, 2024! 🎄 The hustle and bustle is in full swing, with the holidays just around the corner. Are you the type to have everything neatly wrapped and ready, or are you scrambling to check off those last-minute to-dos? No judgment here—this season is as much about the…

[caseysbell]

In a world where convenience and speed often dominate our choices, it’s essential to remember the value of supporting independent bookstores. These literary havens are more than just places to purchase books; they are vibrant hubs of culture, community, and literary diversity. In this article, we explore the compelling reasons why shopping at independent bookstores matters and why they deserve our continued support.

[somerabbitholes]

slowly turning every meeting with friends into a bookstore trip

[gudgurkan]

I've updated and added new books to my ko-fi and Gumroad shops! Including "The Cult of Dreams".

Ko-fi

Gumroad

[oatmiruku]

☁️🖍️Play ground🖍️☁️

🌼Oil pastels in moleskin sketchbook

☕️support me and my art through k0fi

[shinesurge]

OH hey denver folks: Mutiny is officially the second comic shop on the planet to carry Kidd Commander books (next to Danny the Comic Shop), I met Jim and The Professor at the show this weekend and they were really into the comic! If you're in the area and want to help support me and a local shop (and also help make me look like a good investment lmaooo) maybe stop in and grab a book! I already got paid for these so don't feel bad about not going through my shop, this would save you shipping costs AND make me look like a good investment to the store. I didn't have a lot of stock so there aren't very many, I think they have volumes 1 and 2 and three copies each of the specials, so if they run out somehow or just haven't put them out yet or something going to the counter and asking about them would probably also help my reputation a little bit hehe

[mothlingmeg]

books from my local bookstore

[sarnai4]

Mutations

In my new fantasy trilogy, Changing Waters: Jiol, two groups of citizens mutated to survive in the ocean. They are facing extreme danger at the hands of certain unmutated Jiolans. Each of their groups has its own benefits and characteristics.

The first is more commonly known in media: merpeople. In Jiol, they are actually not called this. They are called "tailed Jiolans" or if someone is being cruel, "scalies." Their tails can come in many colors, ranging from turquoise to deep blue all within the same family. This more animalistic quality leads to them having a greater connection to marine life. Unlike their other mutated and unmutated counterparts, these Jiolans can communicate with sea creatures.

The second group is called "webbed Jiolans" or "fleshies" when someone is being derogatory. As the name suggests, they have webbed hands and feet, but they also have fins on their calves. Their bodies can adjust to various depths and light faster than other Jiolans. This helps them have better vision in the darkness and brightness as well as not be in danger if they quickly swim from low in the ocean to a higher area (since this can actually be very dangerous for scuba divers too, so please be careful if you go!)

If this sounds like something that might interest you, I posted the first three chapters on Ao3 and published the book on Amazon as an ebook, paperback, hardcover, and it is currently on Kindle Unlimited until April. I hope you'll enjoy if you give it a read!

Ao3 link

Amazon link (https://a.co/d/aWxI6Ix just in case the hyperlink fails me)

[freshhotflavors]

Happy Halloween from Fresh Hot Flavors!

Zyn recently printed these Halloween themed color by number Pixel Puzzles out and bound them together as physical coloring books you can order from our store! You can also get digital versions to print out yourself if you're looking for a last minute chill Halloween activity.

We've just added some new Halloween keychains and stickers to the shop!

[apolline-lucy]

books i read while travelling in Jeju, South Korea 📖✨

[hero-angel-nova]

Panthalassa, a meditation on bodies in transition and nature, is available in my store!

Risograph printed :)

[ginaraemitchell]

Fun Friday Finds | 12-13-2024 | Books, Crafts, Holiday Recipes, Indie Authors, & More!

Welcome to the Friday Finds for December 13, 2024! 🎄 Have you finished your holiday shopping? If not, don’t worry—you’re not alone! I’m wrapping mine up this weekend, just in time to dive into cookie-baking and holiday fudge-making. This week’s finds are packed with festive recipes, fantastic reads, and heartwarming traditions to inspire your season. From a nostalgic 4-ingredient Jell-O salad to sweet and salty popcorn perfection, you’ll find something to add to your holiday table. Bookworms, don’t miss the lineup of reviews, spotlights, and gift-worthy reads—including thrillers, cozy mysteries, and children’s tales that make perfect presents. Also, a huge congrats to Tom Tracy, whose book Jazmyne’s Big Emotions is up for two prestigious awards! And for those feeling crafty, I’ve included simple knit and crochet patterns to make your own festive hat. Let’s keep the season fun and stress-free (we’ll try, right?). Check out my weekly fun question—this week, we’re talking holiday traditions. What’s yours? Peace, love, and holiday cheer! 💖 —Gina https://ginaraemitchell.com/friday-finds-12-13-2024/

 Friday Finds | 12-13-2024 | Books ~ Crafts ~ Holiday Recipes ~ Indie Authors ~ Contests Welcome to the Friday Finds for December 13, 2024! 🎄 Have you finished your holiday shopping? If not, don’t worry—you’re not alone! I’m wrapping mine up this weekend, just in time to dive into cookie-baking and holiday fudge-making. This week’s finds are packed with festive recipes, fantastic reads, and…

[oliviam112]

books and music make me feel at home

[tomfowlery]

Went out to the city with a close friend and managed to snag some comic delights! Can't wait to start these.

[studiolemonboy]

This is a background color test (using CMYK halftones) for with one of locations in my comic.

Atomic Video is a location in the town of Cherry Creek from my new YA cosmic horror comic set in 1990's New England. "Cherry Creek Paranormal Club" (formerly Peach Creek Paranormal) follows Paranormal Club Members Louise, Jean, Alejandro, Christine, and Sam as they uncover the dark secrets bubbling up to the surface and threatening to destroy their town, all while navigating their last year of middle school.

Atomic Video is the video store where Alejandro's horror-buff older brother, Francisco, works, and it becomes a frequent meeting spot for the Club outside of school. Francisco, in his infinite movie-trope related wisdom, sometimes acts as an esoteric guide to the weird world of movie monsters and high-concept sci-fi shenanigans that the Club may face on their quest for the truth. He also lets them hang out and play on the arcade cabinets. Don't ask about his break-up with the goth bookseller at Black Cherry Books across the street; it's still pretty fresh.

[bigcats-birds-and-books]

Indie Bookstore Day 2024!

I can hardly be expected to have shelf control if Indie Bookstore Day and my birthday are within, like, a week of each other, right?? ESPECIALLY not if one of them was doing a Buy 3 Get 1 Free on paperbacks (evidenced by the bottom row), and if ARCHANGELS OF FUNK and TRANSLATION STATE were Birthday Gifts To Myself (pre-ordered in December and everything!)??

Anyway! Great week for books! Good thing we gave up on the moderated book buying ban, huh.