Southernism of the Week : “So crooked that if he swallowed a nail he’d spit up a corkscrew.” 🪛

The Teenage Adventures of Felony Melanie is a comedy series featuring the characters from the movie Sweet Home Alabama, by the scriptwriter and his sister.

Kris’s voice recognition mistake of the week: “I was squeezing my forum so hard it hurt.” That was forearm, not an ancient Roman marketplace. 

In the Reluctant Psychic Mystery series, a quirky loner who can read the history of any object with her touch gets drawn into mysteries at the museum of oddities where she works. A Stone Cold Murder is book 1. “A good old-fashioned murder mystery with a twist. The supernatural elements make this book interesting. It was suspenseful and kept you guessing until the end… Good read.” – reader review

Kris researched police vs. sheriffs for the book. “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” explains Sheriffs. See that here. (Note: includes cursing and sexual humor.)

A recent sunset in New Mexico:

Southern Treat of the Week: Lemon Icebox Pie – Southerners love icebox pies in the summer because you don’t have to turn on the oven and heat up the kitchen. This no-bake pie has a gingersnap crust and only a few ingredients. Get the recipe here.

Rigby goes camping:

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Billionaire's Sweetest Deal by Beth Gildersleeve: “Josie Wright, owner of eleven much-loved coffee houses, is focused on her thriving business and protecting her younger brother. Billionaire Gabriel Kane is out of time. His grandfather’s will demands marriage or he loses control of the family empire. His solution? Marry his friend Josie before the deadline hits—he keeps control and she keeps her brother safe. Between battling his manipulative family and Josie’s fears of losing her hard-earned success, their holiday marriage is heating up faster than a gingerbread latte.” Readers call it fun!

Let Me Carry You by Karen Tucci : “Andrea wasn't cut out for loving again after an accident ripped her parents away from her and left her bound to a wheelchair. Her determination to get back to her adventurous lifestyle ruled her life. Brent, the owner of an adventure-type park, had his own trauma to deal with, so he wasn't looking for love either. Will they be able to get past their initial dislike of each other to love again?” This “sweet romance with adventure” is free with newsletter signup (unsubscribe any time).

Frostbitten Hearts by Gina Thornwood: “Jack fought his way out of the vampires’ prison, but freedom means nothing without the woman he loves. For ten long years, he’s searched for Aideen, the fire witch who stoked his courage and melted the walls around his heart. Now, fate throws her back into his arms… with a devastating secret. They have a son he’s never known — and their enemies are using the boy as bait. If Jack and Aideen don’t outwit the vampires by sunset, their son will pay the ultimate price.” This “sizzling novella for fans of protective heroes and fierce heroines” is free with newsletter signup (unsubscribe any time).

Dandelion Wishes by Melinda Curtis: “Artist Emma Willoughby lost her creative talent after a car accident. She heads back to her small hometown, hoping to reconnect with friends and family, and perhaps blow a dandelion wish the way she did as a child. Would you wish for your talent to return? Or for true love? But Emma’s childhood crush, Will Jackson, is pushing changes that Emma and her grandmother don’t support – like replacing the oak in the town square, whose branches have sheltered many a wedding proposal, with a cell phone tower! Emma isn’t backing down, even if Will has the most amazing blue eyes…” NOW A TV MOVIE: Love in Harmony Valley! Free with newsletter signup.

Ferret Fun: Rigby and Mercury show proper snoozing technique.

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