Southernism of the Week: “His breath’s so strong you could hang out the washing on it.” Which Sweet Home Alabama character would get that comment?

Visit the Amazon series page for Felony Melanie: Sweet Home Alabama romantic comedy novels or find the links to other ebook retailers.

Southern Treat of the Week: Dirty Rice: There's no dirt in this dish! Rather, its name comes from the brown color of the rice mixed with chicken liver, other meats, and vegetables.

Doug has been taking advantage of the wet winter in Southern California, with the snow in Mammoth almost covering the ski route map sign!

Best digitalization errors from an old Perry Mason novel: "Save it for the oops ...." [they] “overtook the jeep about two or three males north of town.”

Panda the ferret reminds you to check under your couch cushions occasionally because you never know what treasure you might find.

Books on our radar

A Vampire's Midlife Crisis (Misfits Of New Orleans Book 1), by Valerie Twombly: "Sabrina raised a daughter, started her own coffee shop, and bought her dream house in her hometown of New Orleans. If she had to complain about anything, it would be the seventh level of Hell hot flashes that come with being 53 years old. That is, until she wakes up a vampire. Her body has never been more perky and her hair is a dream. But a vampire shouldn’t have hot flashes, mood swings that rival a rollercoaster ride, and the urge to drop into a dead sleep at 9:00 pm. Add in the king of the New Orleans coven, a purple dragon whose hiccups light eyebrows on fire, and a cute pooch that’s really a Hellhound. She may have sunk her fangs into more than she can handle." It's well-rated and available in audio as well as ebook and paperback at various retailers.

A Tylerville Soldier, by Day & Dre Leclaire: "Laurel Samuels is struggling to hold her family together as her mother faces a life-threatening illness and her teenage daughter goes wild. Then the soldier who abandoned her just before she found out she was pregnant makes his way back into her life. Dan Walters served his country until an accident. When a private investigator shows him documents pointing to an unknown family, he realizes the woman who had never left his heart needs him. Will true love find a way to forgive deception, suffering, and tragedy? Only in Tylerville … where miracles are the norm." One reviewer called it "Poignant and heartwarming." Only 99 cents and there are other books in the series if you like this one.

Find More New Authors and Books

Spring Rom-Com Fest: If you love to laugh, find Romantic Comedy books here. These rom-com authors have teamed up to offer stories that will have you falling in love and laughter!

MAYHEM & MOTIVES: Mystery, Thriller, & Suspense Reads: Searching for an action-packed thrill ride or a twisty whodunnit? Maybe you like your mysteries with a touch of humor, romance, or paranormal. From cozy to creepy, find great titles in this bunch!

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Kris’s voice recognition mistake of the week: When posting a link for this article on how “Ancient Mummies From Mexico Might Be Infecting Humans,” I dictated “Butter for a book, movie, or nightmare.” I meant “Fodder.” Save the butter for the popcorn.

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