Southernism of the Week: “We’ve howdied but we haven’t shook.” A possible part of a Southern greeting.

Doug celebrated his birthday last week. Here’s a throwback photo of Doug and Kris with their puppy Bandit:

You can give Doug a birthday present –  buy, review, or share Totally Rad Wormhole (available on Amazon or in a variety of e-book formats on Smashwords) or any of the Felony Melanie: Sweet Home Alabama romantic comedy novels. (Visit the Amazon US series page or the B&N page, or find the books at other E-book retailers.) Authors swoon for reviews and word-of-mouth promo!

Southern Treat of the Week: A southern Christmas menu might include the familiar turkey and dressing (a.k.a. stuffing). Or you might find beef, leg of lamb, BBQ, or lasagna. Seafood shows up more often in the South too, such as shrimp and grits, oyster dressing, or fish main dishes.

Kris’s voice recognition mistake of the week: I wanted to write that I was celebrating my anniversary, but what came out is "I'm sellable ..." Whoops!

Kris is getting great review for The Billionaire Cowboy’s Christmas, such as this: “I love reading Kris Bock's books because they're filled with characters who are genuinely nice people: the kind I wouldn't mind having as friends myself.” Books 2 and 3 are up for preorder too, at the link above!

Typo of the week: “Cod weather and I don't get along!” Yeah, if it's raining cod, I'll stay inside. 🐟

Some people hunt Pokémon. Kris hunts petroglyphs. This is in central New Mexico.

Find New Authors and Books

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December Cozy Mystery Freebies: Check out some new authors with free stories or samples. Some require newsletter sign-up but you can unsubscribe any time.

Curl Up With a Book Giveaway: 'Tis the season to curl up with a good book! Book Heaven is teaming up with almost fifty authors to bring readers new releases and backlist books plus gift cards in this giveaway that’s sure to please any booklover. 

Books on our radar

Christmas at the Bay: A Chesapeake Novel, by Coral Harper:

"After a nasty divorce and with her four grown children and grandchildren scattered across the country, Carol is planning to spend Christmas alone. Then her dying father gifts her a month at a bay house in the Chesapeake Bay. When Carol arrives, she receives the surprise of a lifetime, but then tragedy strikes. Christmas at the Bay is a touching stand-alone novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat and fill your heart with warmth and love this holiday season."

Christmas at Pinecone Cottage, by Clare Keyes:

"It’s been nearly 15 years since Scarlett, Madison, Hannah, and Marcy graduated from college together. After years of chasing careers and heartbreak, they decide it’s time to reunite their friendship with a Christmas trip. For once, everything else can wait. But what they expected to be a simple relaxing weekend away turned into a life-changing getaway. This Christmas romance will warm your heart and keep you on the edge of your seat this Christmas season."

MANDRILL P.I. Volume 0: Dial M for Murdered Coyote, by Christopher Brimmage:

“Who stops cartoons when they turn criminal? Mandrill P.I., that's who! He’s a hardboiled, hard-drinking private detective, and in this tale, he must solve the murder of his city’s foremost celebrity. But will mad science bring a violent end to him and everything he’s ever cared for? It's like Hellboy meets True Detective meets Looney Tunes in this hardboiled noir tale set in a cartoon metropolis.” Free with sign-up to the author’s newsletter.

The next newsletter comes out Dec 30, so we wish you Happy Holidays and a peaceful, safe, and healthy winter. Or as Panda the ferret says -- Stay cozy!

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