Southernism of the Week: Like a child that’s lost his chewing gum on a henhouse floor – it makes you want to tune up and cry. - from You All Spoken Here by Roy Wilder

It's launch day! Felony Melanie and the Prank War is out: This week, everyone in town is looking forward to the big football game against Greenville, Pigeon Creek’s hated rivals. Jake is more excited than most – as the new quarterback, he’s poised for stardom. But the lead up to the game becomes as exciting as the game itself when pranksters from Greenville steal Pigeon Creek’s pig mascot. Then Jake’s playbook goes missing, which could get him kicked off the team. Could the pranksters have stolen it as well?

Melanie, Jake, and their friends embark on an undercover mission to recover the stolen mascot and find Jake’s playbook before the team is disgraced in front of the whole town.

Visit the Amazon series page for Felony Melanie: Sweet Home Alabama romantic comedy novels. The book will be available at other e-book real retailers and in print soon.

People sometimes want to know what it's like writing with a sibling. Siblings always get along, right? Just like Panda and Bear Bear the ferrets show here.

Doug is doing talks on “Story Development” and “Mastering the Hollywood Pitch” at StoryExpo in LA on September 17.

Here's a picture from Fiesta Hermosa. Doug says, "We had a lovely sunset while listening to a pretty rockin' band."

Kris’s voice recognition mistake of the day: “Sometimes that meant showing up in her sin and doing a deal on a handshake” – or maybe showing up in person, though I'm curious about how one would show up in sin.

Southern Treat of the Week: Country Captain, a Southern take on Indian food, is made with stewed chicken and curry powder. Learn more of the history at Serious Eats.

Find New Books and Authors!

September Mystery & Crime Giveaway: This selection of mysteries mainly seems to feature edgier titles and thrillers, but you can also find everything from dogs to dragons, and stories set in Tokyo, Melbourne, and historical San Francisco's Chinatown. You'll have to sign up for newsletters to get most of the freebies, but you can unsubscribe any time.

Sweet Romance Sale: Fake relationships, office romances, grumpy billionaires, sports romances, and love at a cat café–all sweet as can be! Each of these books is 99 cents or free until 9/11.

Rom-Com & Chick Lit Giveaway: Free romantic comedies, including some young adult and paranormal titles! Sign up for author newsletters and get these stories for free (unsubscribe any time).

Tule Publishing, the company that is publishing Kris's mystery series, is celebrating a birthday with a half off sale! Use the code: HAPPY9TH to get half off any mystery and romance e-books. (Might we recommend Kris's Something Shady at Sunshine Haven and Something Deadly on Desert Drive, if you don't already have them?)

Books on Our Radar:

Time-Travel Guru: A British Rom-Com, by Janet Butler Male: Fleeing her bossy fiancé (and a not-so-friendly ghost), Scarlet joins a Find Yourself seminar. The handsome course leader asks her to join him on a risky time travel journey. Mission? To rescue a renowned Indian guru from the clutches of money-mad mobsters. Not all that glitters is groovy in this romantic comedy which is totally far out. "Deliciously bonkers!" one reviewer says. $2.99 or free in KU.

Sunshine at The Cornish Bakery, by Sarah Hope: Volunteer in a Cornish bakery in exchange for free room and board! Daisy Green needs a break: from her job, her flatmate, her bridezilla of a sister, and her cheating ex. In Penworth Bay, Daisy is quickly welcomed into the close-knit community. When she's called upon to help a man finalize his sister’s wedding plans, Daisy reluctantly agrees. Then a spark begins to grow between them... Readers call this delightful and very sweet. 99 cents or free in KU.

The Guy from the Library, by Birdie Song: Andrea trusts books more than boys. After all, they don’t embarrass you or make mean jokes, and they’re certainly clear about their intentions. But Jackson from the library seems genuinely friendly amidst this sudden puppy situation. Is it possible he could be her next chapter? "A short and sweet story," set in the world of Somerville Downs, Australia. Free with newsletter sign-up.

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