Curl Up with Something New: Free Books to Inspire, Imagine, and Escape

Thereโ€™s nothing better than getting lost in a good story โ€” except maybe when that story is free! ๐Ÿ’ซ

This season, Iโ€™m sharing a few of my favorite reads that invite you to slow down, sip something warm, and fill your creative well. Whether youโ€™re a writer looking for inspiration or simply a lover of beautiful books, these titles are a perfect place to start.

๐ŸŒฟ Exploring Traditional Herbal Remedies in Mรฉxico (Volumes 1โ€“5)

What ancient secrets do the plants of Mexico hold? In this five-volume special edition, discover over 140 medicinal plants used for centuries in traditional healing practices. Each entry is paired with stunning photography and rich cultural context that brings Mexicoโ€™s natural heritage to life.

Even if youโ€™re not an herbalist, youโ€™ll appreciate the storytelling woven through every page โ€” a tapestry of history, folklore, and science. Itโ€™s a fascinating reminder of how knowledge and narrative go hand in hand.

๐Ÿ“– FREE November 27 โ€“ December 1
๐Ÿ‘‰ Get your copy here

๐Ÿ‘ง Abuelita ยฟQuรฉ Vamos A Hacer Hoy? Letโ€™s Make Rosca de Reyes!

Meet five-year-old Lupita and her Abuelita as they prepare for Los Reyes Magos. This bilingual picture book is brimming with warmth, color, and celebration โ€” a lovely addition to any familyโ€™s holiday reading list.

Perfect for bilingual families, teachers, or anyone who loves learning about cultural traditions through story.

๐Ÿ“– FREE November 27 โ€“ December 1
๐Ÿ‘‰ Grab your copy here

So whether youโ€™re stocking your Kindle, gathering creative inspiration, or sharing meaningful stories with your family โ€” these free books are a heartfelt way to celebrate reading and connection. ๐Ÿ’›

FREE Ebooks for the holidays

Hey there! Times have been a bit tight lately, and I bet many of you can relate. With Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the holidays around the corner, the pressure to splurge is real, but my wallet says otherwise this year.

But here’s some good newsโ€”I’m offering several of my books for FREE this weekend! Consider it your “virtual shopping experience” without spending a single penny.

Grab them at no cost from November 23-27, and if you feel like spreading the love, I’d be thrilled if you could drop a review on Amazon or Goodreads. Every review means the world to me!

Happy reading!

Writing Challenge Update September

Sadly, I donโ€™t have a new release this month, but I have been making progress. If you remember, I am reworking some parts of The Mexican Apothecary. The first half of the book is done. This month I hope to do the second half and re-release it in October.

Then, Iโ€™ve started on the book that chronicles the crackpot income-generating ideas weโ€™ve tried since moving to Mexico. The working title is Minding the Business in La Yacata. I might need a month or two more on that. The rough draft is done, but the editing–oh, the editing.

I do have some freebies for you to hold you over until these WIPs are done. I also have some freebies for you. First, A Woman’s Survival Guide to Holidays in Mexico is free on Amazon until Labor Day.

Then, Sip Your Way to Summer Wellness: 10 Delectable Herbal Elixers for Refreshing Vitality is available via Edge Magazine.

And finally, Herbal Academy also has a free ebook you can download, 11 Herbal Recipes for Memory and Focus.

See you at next monthโ€™s writing challenge check-in!

Nonfiction November FREE Books

Did you know that this month is Nonfiction November? The aim is to choose more nonfiction books to add to your reading routine. And guess whoโ€™s got a whole slew of non-fiction books? ME! And they are FREE to download this month! Enjoy!


The History of Moroleon for Kids FREE November 5-9.

La Historia de Moroleรณn para Niรฑos FREE November 9 – 13.


Wascally Wabbits and Zombie Babies FREE November 2-5

La Yacata Revolution FREE November 7-11

Playing Tourist in Mexico FREE November 4 – 8


Women Creating a Life South of the Border

A Day In The Life…

Traditional Mexican Bugambilla Cough Remedy


Who Was I?: Women of the Bible Activity Book FREE November 13 – 17 

Biblical Trivia: Women of the Bible Activity Book FREE November 18- 22


Book Weaving: How to Create a Story Tapestry From Your Blog Threads FREE November 3 -7

Book Hawking: A Beginner’s Guide to Marketing Your Self-Published Book FREE November 22 – 26

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Books

Today, you get a whole smorgasbord of books to curl up and celebrate Cinco de Mayo. And if that’s not a smorgasbord, I don’t know what is.

Don’t wait–go and download now!

Two of my books are FREE today only too but not listed in the above promotion. So I’ll list their links below.

La Yacata Revolution: How NOT to Buy a Piece of Heaven in Mexico

A to Z Reasons Why La Yacata is the Place to Be in Any Disaster: A Prepper’s Guide to Mexico

Freebies for Readers, Authors, and Teachers for Buy Nothing Day

Today is Buy Nothing Day! And why should you when these items are FREE!

Melissa Storm’s Author Engine Quick Tips mini-bundleย is FREE and a great resource for authors. There are tips on lead magnets, keywords, categories, Facebook ads, targeting international markets, and more!

If you like bright and shiny things, Leonie Dawsonโ€™s Freebie Page might appeal to you. Leonie is quirky and real and has pretty pictures on her downloads.

If you are an author and struggling with getting that manuscript in tip-top shape, then Stacy Jubaโ€™s FREE Editing Course–Line Editing Made Simple: 5 Days to More Polished Pages, might be just what you need. I took the course and felt it really made a difference. You can read my review of the course here. Stacy also has other freebies including a FREE toolkit 7 Simple Steps To Nailing Your Book Blurb and a FREE Character-Naming Guide for you to check out.

Herbal Academy is one of my favorite online herb resources. The Herbal Support for Winter Wellness ebook is FREE to download. It has 10 essential herbal recipes for winter health, just what the doctor ordered! You can get the FREE Herbal Support for Cold and Flu Season Ebook and 10 Wintertime Tea Recipes by Friends of the Herbal Academy too!

I am also offering some FREE Black Friday stuff. This weekend the ebook version of Book Weaving: How to Create a Story Tapestry From Your Blog Threads is FREE on Amazon.

And since finances and contagion deem I will be staying put this holiday season, how about some FREE virtual ebook travel with Playing Tourist in Mexico: A Collection of Adventures from Women Traveling in Mexico.

How about some Zoom games to while away the time? I have THREE FREE for you in Spanish and English. My talented friend Claudia did the drawings for these fun and interactive games.

Who Was I? Women of the Old Testament Guessing Game

Who Was I? Women of the Old Testament Guessing Game for Zoom is a fun way to review your Bible studies. The scriptural notations allow you to look up more information about each woman if you are stumped. Available in English and Spanish.

Women of the Old Testament Trivia Game

Review your knowledge of 37 different women mentioned in the Old Testament via Zoom! Play as individuals or in family groups. Available in English and Spanish.

Women of the Bible Bingo

Women of the Bible Bingo is a fun and educational aid to Sunday school lessons or homeschooling curriculum. This set includes three different bingo boards and calling cards. Available in English and Spanish.

I hope you enjoy all these FREEBIES on Buy Nothing Day!