Voice recognition mistake of the day: "Of course I'll maim you in a book." That was supposed to be *name you*. It is a writer's prerogative to injure and kill off annoying people through our work, but I don't usually threaten people that way in e-mail.

Have you read Something Shady at Sunshine Haven? Did you leave a review? If not, please do! (on places such as Amazon, GoodReads, BookBub, etc.). You can also apply for a free review copy here. (Or click the book's title above to get the purchase links.)

I visited my mother in Phoenix last week. We went through some photos and found treasures such as this – Bath time at my grandparents' historic house in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. The big sink in the basement was the only 'tub' in the place.

Sadly, much of the Southwest is suffering from fires. None are close to our house, but we are still getting the smoke blowing in from hundreds of miles away. It's not good for asthmatic lungs, but it does make for some nice sunsets.

Meanwhile, ferrets Bear Bear and Panda are constantly amusing.

Have you ever seen video of a lion taking down a cow? How about a tiny kitten attacking a big steak? For the latter, go here. (Depending on your device, it may ask if you want to open the link in Reddit, but you can choose to continue in your browser).

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Books on My Radar:

One of Us: A Tower District Mystery by Lorie Lewis Ham: “A woman starting over. A gossip website. A handsome playwright with a dark side. A director with an explosive temper. And a murder without a motive. It’s a mystery set in the historic Tower District—Fresno's dining, arts, and entertainment hub. Available at all major ebook retailers for $3.99. Also in paperback.

One Night In Sedona, by Carrie Latimer: "Photofest. The ultimate photography convention. Not only is Seddy finally able to attend, but this year, it is being held in the city for which she was named. And she cannot wait. No sooner does she check into the conference when a murder interrupts her night on the town with a new friend." 99 cents for Kindle.

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