Southernism of the Week: “Act like you been to town before.” This one might come in useful as more people get back to social activities!

We hope you’re finding time to relax this summer, like Panda and Bear Bear, Kris’s ferrets.

Southern Treat of the Week: Southern Living says, “Southerners love to bake but don't always want to heat up their kitchens, especially in the warmer spring and summer months. And that's where icebox pies come in…” Icebox pies are a chilled dessert made in a pie plate. Here's a recipe for Lemon Icebox Pie.

Kris says: I love my phone's suggestions for what I want to type next. Following "we need..." it suggested "following, money, power." I thought we needed the address of the person we're going to visit, but I'd take money, and authors can always use a following. 😁

News from Doug: Curious about the movie business? “A new season of my Let's Schmooze video podcast commences with an episode about what screenwriters can learn from film editors, featuring writer/directer Khalil Sullins and editor Howard Heard, who collaborated on the film LISTENING.” Watch it here.

Praise for Felony Melanie and the Big Smashup: Thanks to meisorange for this review: “This book had me laughing all the way through it.” Visit the Amazon series page for Felony Melanie: Sweet Home Alabama romantic comedy novels.

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Tea and Temptation at The Cat Café: a Furrever Friends Sweet Romance is on sale!

Veterinarian Jenna needs a foster for the sick kitten abandoned by its owners. Novelist Zach is simply trying to get through his cancer treatments, but he can’t turn away from another creature in need.

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Zach and Jenna bond over kitten care. Could they have more? Zach is finally starting to hope for a future, ideally one that includes Jenna, but first he must deal with his past. Meanwhile, Jenna is afraid to risk her heart.

Visit the Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series page on Amazon US or Amazon UK. (For other countries click here.) Book 1 is free!

Giving Young Adults a Voice: This group features stories that are coming of age, young adult, or new adult - free when you sign up for the author's newsletters. Browse lots of fantasy and paranormal, some romance, and stories of empowerment for girls.

Slip and Slide (Preview), by G B Ralph: "A gay romantic comedy novella about wading through the noise to discover what you really want. Gabriel is just trying to get to work on time and avoid burning dinner. But with a plumbing emergency, overstaying cats, a public and painful proclamation of love, and a trip to the hospital – even the laid-back Gabriel is frazzling." Free with newsletter sign-up.

No Place Like Montana, by Jodi Walker: "Emma’s parents want their daughter to follow the “Wall Street Dream” and pursue a college degree, but Emma has different plans. She packs her bag for an adventure to a place she hasn’t visited in nearly 16 years. Will Emma fall in love with the simple life that Montana has to offer or will she miss the big city and all she’s ever known?" Free with newsletter sign-up.

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If you haven’t gotten the Felony Melanie books yet, you can request a free copy if you’re willing to review them (on Amazon, BookBub, and/or Goodreads etc. – you must already have accounts set up). Get book 1 via Story Origin here. Get Book 2 free for review via Story Origin here. Or visit the Amazon series page for Felony Melanie: Sweet Home Alabama romantic comedy novels to buy the books.