I went up in a small plane today … for research. Really! I’m working on a cowboy romance where the hero is a crop duster. Writing is such a tough job. I’m in the back seat, so I didn’t have to fly. It was a ‘relatively smooth’ day, so I only got moderately queasy.

Voice recognition mistake of the day, from my work-in-progress cowboy book: “She can get room and board at the ranch and a small celery.” Personally, I dislike celery, so small is better - but I'd rather have a salary.

Pick up two sweet romances for a dollar (or a pound)! If you know someone who might enjoy the Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series, let them know they can try the first book for free (all regions) this weekend. Visit the Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series page on Amazon US or Amazon UK.

Coffee and Crushes at the Cat Café: Kari doesn't have time for love when she's opening her new cat café. She’s busy hiring employees, fighting with the health inspector – oh, and welcoming 16 shelter cats. But when a sexy master baker walks in, she can’t let him get away. Free to July 11. And if you like "Christmas in July" or want to stock up on holiday books now, Christmas Cookies at the Cat Café is on sale!: Christmas isn’t the same since Diane’s kids grew up and her husband died – so when her high school sweetheart comes back to town, maybe it’s time for some cozy new holiday traditions. 99c/p to July 13.

Sigh. How many times do I have to remind my hubby to tighten down the joints on the ferrets before he leaves in the morning? (That's actually Panda's head and Bear Bear's body.)

Check out my list of “The best mystery series when you need a laugh.” What are your favorite humorous mysteries? (If you don’t yet have “The Case of the Missing Monkey, an Accidental Detective short story, and other short mystery stories,” here’s the direct download link.)

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Christmas in July Fête: Calling all holiday-themed readers! It’s more than evergreens and twinkly lights at Book Heaven’s sixth annual Christmas in July Fête. 46 Christmas, Hanukkah and holiday-themed books featured plus a chance to win a $75 Amazon (US or Canada) gift card.

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Books on My Radar:

Secrets of Sunshine Inn: The Complete Crystal Coast Series, by Annie Diamond: "Three estranged sisters. A mysterious guest. A locked box. Long-held secrets that were never meant to be revealed. Secrets of Sunshine Inn is an enchanting feel-good, clean and wholesome women’s fiction series set in a beautiful beachside location with a puzzling mystery at its center and a heartfelt, generous sprinkle of romance." Only 99 cents for the set of novellas or free in KU.

Murder and Grits: The Complete Savory Mystery Series Collection (A Piper Sandstone Cozy Mystery), by Karen McSpade: "She’s a Chicago detective hiding in a Gulf Coast town with a lot to prove... and everything to lose. From Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author comes a fun, action-packed whodunit with quirky characters for fans of The Golden Girls, Miss Congeniality, and Murder She Wrote. The Savory Mystery Series is definitely a page turner! Recipes Included." Only 99 cents for the set of novellas or free in KU.

Winter Solstice Murders: Magpie Cove Cozy Mysteries Book 1, by C Farren: "Bea Goldfrapp runs her own magical greetings card business in the small town of Magpie Cove, Maine. Then someone poisons her tea and she dies. Luckily for Bea her father is a powerful sorcerer, and he brings her back to life. Bea is understandably miffed that someone wanted to kill her, and decides to find out who did it." There's a cat that can change its breed on a daily basis, and a talking magpie!

However This Is To Inform You, by Helen Darling: "When the inevitable spam email from the head of the Central Bank of Nigeria lands in Jane Desmond's inbox, her sense of mischief takes over. Jane sets out to make her spammer's life miserable. Jane leads her spammer along a trail to nowhere...until one morning she wakes up to find the tables have turned. A comic novella for fans of Lauren Weisberger and Maria Semple." Free with newsletter signup.

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