Southernism of the Week: “He’s all hat and no cattle,” aka all talk and no action. 🐮>🤠

Look what was #9 most popular on Disney+ this week! Sweet Home Alabama sure has staying power. Can you believe it came out in 2002?

Doug did an interview for Canvas Rebel. He discussed movie industry trends and taking risks in a creative field: “The streaming revolution has somewhat fizzled, and interest is returning to theatrical feature films.” Check out his thoughts here.

Find the Felony Melanie: Sweet Home Alabama romantic comedy novels at all retailers. If you haven’t yet collected your free copy of Felony Melanie Destroys the Moonshiner’s Cabin, get it here.

Kris’s voice recognition mistake of the day: “The police tape still stretched across the trees behind butthead...”

*but had* 🤭

Kris's Reluctant Psychic mystery series will release April 28. In the meantime, make sure you're caught up onThe Accidental Detective humorous mystery series (6 books to date).

“I wish you were humidity so you'd be around all the time.” Check out more silly Southern ways to say Happy Valentine's Day. 💘

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Stuck Together With The Grumpy Firefighter by Bertie Stein: “No cell service, a stray puppy, a snowstorm, and my best friend’s runaway bride — not the weekend I had planned. I had Bella pegged as a selfish user and never knew Robert to be unfaithful. But after six days stranded with Bella, I now see I am a pessimistic grump and Bella is a compassionate, trusting woman who puts everyone else before herself. I don’t want this time together with her to end, but did I go too far? After what she has been through, she may never trust me again. Maybe a second snowstorm will be my second chance.” They’re snowed in—with a puppy! This is rated well.

The Song of Youth by Effrosyni Moschoudi: “On her 45th birthday, Emilia wishes to be young again. A mysterious woman offers her the chance, for a few hours at a time, simply by singing a song. Emilia starts her life anew, but a nosy neighbor, a flirtatious ex, and an obnoxious cousin cause trouble. Emilia loves being young again, but not as much as the way Andreas, a handsome widower, makes her feel. How much longer can she keep her secret? And will she choose the exhilarating gift of youth... or the sweetness of love?” A “fun romantic escape on a Greek island paradise.” Amazon only, in KU.

The Murder at the Election by Renee Marski: “Clara has to volunteer for her scholarship and chooses to do so at the mayor’s office in the middle of an election. When a death occurs, Clara has a sinking suspicion there is more to it than the people are being told. Can she get to the bottom of what’s going on before someone else dies? Follow Clara on one of her very first murder investigations as she struggles to balance being a kid and catching a murderer.” This “murder mystery along the lines of Nancy Drew” is free with newsletter signup; unsubscribe any time.

WE Blend by Willa Drew: “To escape the shadow of my famous rock star stepfather, and the paparazzi, I’m at a bar off campus wearing a disguise. I just want to sing. The moment Wil steps on that stage next to me, I know my life won’t ever be the same. He’s in the States on scholarship, and I’m trying to make my way in the industry. We forge an alliance, not knowing the secrets we each keep. Even tangled in a duet of lies, we make sense . . . we blend. We want each other almost as much as we want the money. Together, we could have it all. Or lose our hearts.” Readers praise the characters and emotion.

February Free Cozy Mysteries: Get cozy with dozens of FREE fun and feisty mysteries! Authors are giving away these stories in hopes you’ll want more. You might find your next favorite series! Get them free with newsletter signups (unsubscribe any time).

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Here's a throwback photo of Panda and Bear Bear the ferrets. Little weirdos!

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