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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

What happens when Civil War history, contemporary romance, & a mysterious ghost come together? 📚 M.F. Jones makes it work beautifully in <em> Soldier's Joy</em>, Book II of The Sentinel Heart Trilogy. I'm sharing my 4.5-star review today, along with a wonderful guest post. #iReadBookTours #BookSky

Soldier's Joy by M.F. Jones, a supernatural military romance and the second book in The Sentinel Heart Trilogy.

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

📚💙 Meet the Author Monday: Donna B. Comeaux I recently reviewed her romantic suspense novel Breathe for Me, and today I’m putting the spotlight on the author behind the story. Meet Donna and explore more of her books: ginaraemitchell.com/reviews/auth... #MeetTheAuthorMonday #AuthorSpotlight

Meet the Author Monday social card introducing Donna B. Comeaux, author of romantic suspense, literary fiction, psychological thrillers, and devotionals.

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

📚💙 A new Friday Finds is waiting for you. This week: Jennifer Ivy Walker’s myth-rich historical worlds, French cinnamon yogurt cake, bookish community news, free ebook, giveaway & a lovely candle set for your reading nook. buff.ly/YUpnsmy jenniferivywalker.bsky.social patfurstenberg.bsky.social

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

💙📚 Meet the Author Monday: Kenneth B. Andersen, author of The Great Devil War series. The Fallen Devil brings Philip’s journey through Hell to a dark, emotional, and thought-provoking conclusion. Read my review: ginaraemitchell.com/the-fallen-d...

Kenneth B. Anderson Author Bio Card featured on Meet the Author Monday by ginaraemitchell.com

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

💙📚 Two strangers meet at the edge of despair—and an unexpected rescue gives them both another reason to survive. Breathe for Me by Donna B. Comeaux blends slow-burn romance, Christian themes, grief, hope, and psychological suspense. Read my ⭐⭐⭐⭐ review: ginaraemitchell.com/breathe-for-...

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🔥 New Review: The Fallen Devil by Kenneth B. Andersen 💙📚 After six books, Philip's journey through Hell reaches its conclusion. A dark, emotional & thought-provoking finale about identity, choice, redemption—and the balance between good & evil. buff.ly/otZ2yUs ⭐ 4.5/5 #BookReview #YAFantasy

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

How far would you go to find safety? 💙📚 A Dangerous Crossing by Jane Mitchell is a powerful, thought-provoking middle grade novel about 13-year-old Ghalib's search for safety and refuge. A moving 4.5⭐ read for #TheWriteReads Blog Tour.

A Dangerous Crossing by Jane Mitchell book cover with a winding road and mountains in the background

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🥕 Wedding plans. Tempting food. Small-town secrets & suspects. 📚💙 The Carrot Marmalade Murder by Meg Benjamin is a great cozy mystery. I loved the Colorado setting, the characters, & the way food & Roxy's everyday life are woven naturally through the story. buff.ly/mr4CDP6 meg-benjamin.bsky.social

The Carrot Marmalade Murder book review graphic featuring the cover in a flowering garden setting

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review: Grandpa Day by Perry Solomon 💙📚 This warm, practical book explores grandparenting with intention—listening, guiding by example, encouraging curiosity, sharing family stories, & simply showing up. Plus, Perry shares the story behind the book in a guest post. #GrandpaDay #BookReview

Grandpa Day by Perry Solomon book review graphic with adult shoes and children's sneakers

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🚀 She Who Breaks Gods by R.L. Balladrael takes Kiara's story into full space-opera territory: strange worlds, rebellion, difficult choices, unexpected humor & slow-burn romance. ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ My review: ginaraemitchell.com/she-who-brea... 💙📚 🪐

She Who Breaks Gods by R.L. Balladrael book review graphic featuring the science fiction novel cover

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

📚 💙Meet the Author Monday 🖋️ Today's featured author is Tom Hobbs! Do you love a thriller that makes you question how well you really know the people closest to you? Tom Hobbs takes ordinary lives and introduces just enough pressure to expose what has been hiding underneath. buff.ly/IJJdidJ

Meet the Author Monday feature card highlighting Tom Hobbs, author of Thillers, Suspense, and Crime fiction featuring their author photo.

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

📚💙 Meet the Author Monday I'm excited to kick off a new weekly series highlighting authors whose work has stayed with me long after I finished reading. Today's featured author is Craig Wells. His novel Soccerwild reminded me why I continue to champion middle-grade fiction. ⬇️more buff.ly/qZBLICf

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

When the trees begin to sing, one girl discovers that music holds the key to magic. Congrats again to k8demaiowrites.bsky.social, whose Fiona & the Forgotten Piano was named the 2025 BBNYA Winner. An imaginative middle-grade fantasy with heart. 📚💙 Read more: ginaraemitchell.com/fiona-and-th...

Reader Card for Fiona and the Forgotten Piano by Kate DeMaio featuring the quote, When the trees begin to sing, one girl discovers a world where music unlocks magic, alongside the book cover and author portrait.

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

I've enjoyed following Professor Meridia Vail's journey from the very beginning, and The Engine in the Sky may be the strongest installment yet. If you enjoy thoughtful, character-driven science fiction, this series deserves a spot on your TBR. 📚💙 Read my review: ginaraemitchell.com/the-engine-i...

Review graphic for The Engine in the Sky by V.G. Harrison featuring the book cover and the quote, An intelligent science fiction adventure that grows more compelling with every installment.

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Books, family gatherings, & summer discoveries 💙📚 This week's Friday Finds: • Taken to the Grave • The Super Seeders • Time-Marked Warlock • Unmasking the Marquess • Indie Author spotlight on Merida Johns • a deviled egg dip recipe perfect for summer + more ginaraemitchell.com/friday-finds...

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

📚💙 My review of Time-Marked Warlock by Shami Stovall, a BBNYA 2025 finalist. ginaraemitchell.com/time-marked-... This engaging urban fantasy mystery combines magical investigations, inventive worldbuilding, found-family dynamics, & a compelling emotional core. #Fantasy #BBNYA #IndieBooks

BBNYA 2025 finalist tour banner for Time-Marked Warlock by Shami Stovall featuring the book cover with a magical warlock on a cream background with GinaRaeMitchell branding.

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

This week's Friday Finds is live! 💙📚 Featuring historical romance author Jenna Jaxon, sharing a few recent reads, highlighting some fun discoveries for readers and makers, and talking about the small rituals that help us slow down and recharge. What does your ideal quiet weekend look like?

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

One of my favorite parts of BBNYA is discovering indie fantasy worlds I might never have found otherwise. Today I'm spotlighting Child of Vanris by Nikki McCormack, the 4th Place Finalist in BBNYA 2025. bbnya.bsky.social

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

This week's Friday Finds became unexpectedly cozy in the best possible way. 💙📚 Inside: 📚 atmospheric fiction & standout reads ✨ an Indie Author spotlight on LS Delorme 🎁 thoughtful Father's Day finds 🍴 a savory rosemary roasted mixed nuts recipe perfect for slow weekends #books #FridayFinds

Friday Finds May 29 2026 graphic featuring cozy weekend reads, thoughtful Father's Day finds, Indie Author of the Week- LS Delorme, atmospheric books, and lifestyle inspiration from GinaRaeMitchell.com.

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

A colorful children’s board book filled with parks, museums, farms, animals, and family-friendly adventures across Temecula, California 🌞 📚💙 My review of RJ’s Adventures in Temecula by Eva Legre-Zigre is now live on the blog! #ChildrensBooks #BookReview #Temecula goddessfish.bsk.social

Wide blog banner for RJ’s Adventures in Temecula by Eva Legre-Zigre featuring a colorful illustrated cityscape, hot air balloons, and a cheerful travel-themed design for young readers.

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

A disgraced detective arrives in a quiet Australian beach town… just as bodies begin turning up. 💙📚 My review of Off Season by Clive Fleury is now live — featuring cold cases, organized crime, + coastal mystery vibes. ginaraemitchell.com/off-season-b... #CrimeFiction GoddessFish.bsky.social

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Some stories don’t begin until we return home. 💙📚 Home Is Where Our Story Begins is an emotionally layered story about family, memory, & the long path toward healing—paired with a guest post on forgiveness & making peace with the past. 🔗https://ginaraemitchell.com/home-is-where-our-story-begins/

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

💙📚 A quiet, powerful story that lingers long after the final page 🌙🌲 Mancala Moon blends literary fiction with magical realism to explore grief, legacy, and healing. 🔗 ginaraemitchell.com/mancala-moon...

Wide blog banner for Mancala Moon by Asa Bowers showing the book cover with a dark forest and a quote about a haunting mythic journey through grief and healing

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

This spotlight also features a lovely guest post on the meaning of names, Celtic heritage, and the quiet moments of serendipity that shape our stories. So glad to feature you here, @mizardauthor.bsky.social! 💙📚 #BookSky #AuthorLife #IndieRomance @goddessfish.bsky.social

Author portrait of Margaret Izard, award-winning writer of historical fantasy and paranormal romance, photographed against a neutral background.

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

💙📚 Join me for a BBNYA 2025 spotlight on The Cyclopes' Eye by Jeffrey Haskey-Valerius — a thrilling YA sci-fi debut where rebellion begins with a single eye. #BBNYA2025 #BookSpotlight #IndieAuthor #SciFi #SpecFic #YABooks #TheCyclopesEye #JeffreyHaskeyValerius #DystopianFiction #The_WriteReads

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

💙📚Stones River by M. F. Jones: well-researched Civil War history, a believable ghost/human romance, and Tennessee mountains that feel alive. Review + guest post + giveaway: ⤵️ ginaraemitchell.com/stones-river/

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Welcome to my corner of the Goddess Fish tour for Shadowslayers by Colin Sephton. #FantasyBooks #BookSpotlight #SteampunkFantasy #Shadowslayers #BookTour

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

A new steampunk fantasy adventure! ⚙️ Shadowslayers by Colin Sephton Ignatius & Indigo must outwit their doubles and face prophecies that threaten the cosmos. ✨ Blog spotlight + giveaway! 💙📚 🔗 ginaraemitchell.com/shadowslayers GoddessFish.bsky.social

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

⭐ 5/5 Stars ⭐ Anna: A Life of Faith and Courage by Travis E. Short is motivational historical fiction based on a real memoir. Anna’s faith & resilience shine in this inspiring story. 💙📚 #FaithBasedFiction #BookReview #BookTour #CleanReads

BlueSky graphic for Anna: A Life of Faith and Courage by Travis Short with book cover, author photo, and tour details. Tour hosted by iRead Book Tours.

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

💙📚#CozyMystery #BookReview #MegBenjamin #ReadersOfBlueSky #MysteryBooks meg-benjamin.bsky.social goddessfish.bsky.social

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Because it’s a picture book, I shared illustrated excerpts so you can peek at the art + narration. 📜 Full review + giveaway → buff.ly/TfTp1f9 #ChildrensBooks #ReadingWithKids

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

📚 Giveaway alert → $25 Amazon gift card! Enter via the spotlight post ⬆️

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

📚💙“Betrayal. Secrets. Desire. To rescue an earl, Máira and Elias must learn to trust each other—or lose more than their marriage.” Read more + enter the giveaway → buff.ly/LSUqvlL

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

She sees visions. He hears voices. Together, Ainsley & Keegan must risk everything for love and light. 💜 🎁 Giveaway inside: $25 Amazon/BN GC! GoddessFish.bsky.social

Official Goddess Fish Promotions tour banner for “Hear Me” by Lynn Crandall. Includes book cover, tour dates, and author name.

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

✨ Sisters, style, and a sprinkle of magic! The attic door opens… and the decades come alive. 💙📚 ginaraemitchell.com/magical-fash... #KidLit #MiddleGrade #BookReview #FridayFindsWinner #IndieAuthor

Square Instagram graphic for Magical Fashion Show Contest by Rosie Russell. Shows the book cover in the center, framed by pull quotes on each side and the author’s photo in the bottom left. Highlights the book’s mix of vintage fashion and time-travel mystery.

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

From poodle skirts to platform shoes: Maggie, Millie, & Merrie’s FL vacation takes them on a magical journey through the 1950s, 70s, & 90s. 👗💫 Friendships that transcend time, mysteries in every era. 💙📚 ginaraemitchell.com/magical-fash... Middle-Grade Magical Fashion Show Contest by Rosie Russell

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Just a few highlights: Mahjouba (Algeria), Chiles Rellenos (Guatemala), and Polynesian Watermelon ‘Otai. Approachable, photo-rich, perfect for cooking with kids. 💙📚💡#cookbook #SpartanandtheGreenEgg #CompanionBook

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

In this gripping alternate history, fractured alliances, rebellion, and reimagined power structures collide. Don’t miss this one. 💙📚

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

✨ Book 3 in the Limerent Series (standalone) 🕰️ Set in 1944 💥 Themes: Race, grief, ghosts, forbidden love 🔮 Perfect for fans of supernatural historical fiction Read an excerpt, meet the author, and enter the $15 Giveaway ginaraemitchell.com/fanning-fire... GoddessFish.bsky.social

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

🧁 + 🎨 = 💗 Bake lemonade cupcakes, then make lemon-themed mini houses with an adorable craft kit I found on Etsy. #CraftCorner #FoodieFun

Lemonade Cupcakes on a classy white plate from MyCakeSchool.

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

📣 Spotlight on C.S. McDonald Former dance teacher turned cozy mystery author 🐴 Yes, George the Pony is real. 📖 Explore her books + my reviews in this week’s feature 💙📚

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

This book spoke to my heart. Lyssa’s journey is full of difficult choices, courage, and quiet strength. Perfect for readers who love second chances and stories that honor the path not taken. #WomensFiction #BlueSkyReads #IndieBooks #BookTour #BookExcerpt #Giveaway #GoddessFishPromotionalTours

Goddess Fish Promotions tour banner for “Child of a Swan” by David Burnett. Shows a young woman reading in a lavender field with soft mountain background. Includes tour dates: July 31 – August 21 and author name in bold text.

Book cover of “Child of a Swan” by David Burnett. Features a girl in a turquoise dress reading a book in a field, overlaid with mathematical equations and a dreamy sky. Represents themes of identity, intellect, and independence in women’s fiction.

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Percy wakes up grumpy, but his magical friend helps him discover something powerful—gratitude! 🌟 This uplifting kids' book is perfect for ages 3–8 and offers a gentle lesson in positive thinking. 🧡 #TheGratefulGreenDinosaur #BlueskyBooks #KidsBooks GoddessFish.bsky.social

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

🦕 The Grateful Green Dinosaur by Larissa Pemberton A picture book that turns bad days into brighter ones—through friendship, gratitude, and a wise unicorn named Custard. 🎁 Giveaway + Review 🔗 ginaraemitchell.com/grateful-gre... Part of a GoddessFish.bsky.social tour.

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

"Like coming home, isn’t it?" That’s how it feels when Jake holds her again… right before everything goes wrong. A child speaks of Watchers. A stalker breaks in. A second-chance romance begins. 💙📚

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

📖 What to expect: – German folklore & haunting rhymes – A girl who won’t forget her brother – A legend that preys on the young Bad Grains is perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman and autumn nights. #FolkloreFantasy #SpookySeason #SiblingBonds 💙📚 #BookSky

Cover of Bad Grains by Susanne Schmidt, showing a girl in a yellow hoodie holding a spooky turnip lantern, standing in a field of rye at dusk. Title text reads “Bad Grains – The Order of the Strawberry Circle #1.”

Official blog tour banner for Bad Grains by Susanne Schmidt, 4th place finalist in BBNYA 2024. The purple-toned image features the 3D book cover, a BBNYA badge, and the tour dates: July 21st to 27th. Organized by The Write Reads.

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Notzon brings the immigrant experience to life through the lens of 19th-century Poland—but the heartache, fear, and strength feel timeless. If you love literary fiction that lingers, this one’s for you. 📚💙

Tour BAnner for Suffer Not the Mole People by Jan Notzon. BreakEven Books Tour July 20th - July 26th

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Gina Rae Mitchell @ginamitchell.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

It's a pie feast (& tutorial) today. Check out my Blackberry Pie recipe and a FREE printable card with Berry Pie Tips

Digital graphic titled '5 Quick Tips for a Better Berry Pie' with bold headings, icons, and a lattice-topped pie illustration. Tips include mixing berries, using thickeners, chilling, venting, and baking fully.”

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