Southernism of the Week: “A mule can be tame at one end and wild at the other.” Yeah, us too! 
Doug is enjoying awards season in Hollywood: "I loved Anora, so happy to see it win best picture at the Spirit Awards, but I want to shout out my favorite indie nominees that have gotten less attention: Sing Sing, The Piano Lesson, Heretic, Ghostlight, My Old Ass, and September 5. Check them out."
Audiobook News : The first three of Kris’s Accidental Detective Books are now out in audiobook! You can get them at major audiobook retailers (Audible, Chirp, Amazon) and some library apps like Hoopla. For some reason, I found it difficult to find the books when I searched within a specific retailer, so an Internet search for the book title plus audiobook plus your favorite retailer might do better.
Would you like to win a free audiobook? Reply and let me know what you’ve been reading. I'll choose one winner who will get a code for a free download ($13.99 value) of Book 3, Someone Cruel in Coyote Creek. You can use it yourself or give it as a gift.
About Someone Cruel in Coyote Creek: Kate Tessler thrived an international war correspondent, but can she survive a deadly fundraising party, a close encounter with a taser, open mic night, and a hundred-pound dog named Whiskers? Readers call it “Full of fun, excitement and witty humor” and say, “The story captivated me from the very first page.”
In The Accidental Detective humorous mystery series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty. Six books available in print/ebook, 3 in audio!
Kris’s voice recognition mistake of the day: “She had to take a couple of extra breasts before she could speak.” 😳 Awkward!
Rom Com Parody: "I’ll be Home for National Margarita Day" is a bit long but silly fun. Watch the Lifetime Television Event Presented by Chili’s on YouTube.
Spring in New Mexico often comes with interesting clouds (and lately a lot of wind).
St. Patrick’s Day: “Savannah puts on the second-largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the United States (behind only New York City), with bands and marching groups from across the country,” Explore Georgia says.
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Booked for Murder by Shannon Symonds: “Ivy Kelly is hiding in the small town of Balefire Bay on the Oregon Coast. She meets Aggie, a true crime sleuth and part owner of Balefire Bay's Book and Tea Shop. Aggie introduces Ivy to a reclusive author who offers Ivy a dream job. But Ivy finds herself enmeshed in a murder that the town is determined to keep a secret. Is Ivy's new employer a possible love interest or a killer? As her past collides with her present, Ivy must risk everything to find out who she really is and who wants her gone.” A cozy mystery rated 4.5 out of 5 stars with 131 ratings.
Foul Play in Franklin by Pamela McCord: “When Erin Baily saved Alice from muggers, she never expected to inherit Alice's estate in picturesque Franklin, Tennessee. A near-death experience leaves Erin with an uncanny ability to converse with an enigmatic cat and an unexpected ghostly roommate—Alice herself. Together, they embark on a supernatural mission to unearth the truth behind Alice's murder. Sparks fly with the dashing and determined homicide detective, Ryan. Then Erin finds herself in a life-or-death showdown with the cunning killer. Can she outsmart a murderer, save herself, and helping Alice find the peace she deserves?” A paranormal cozy mystery (Amazon only)!
The Invisible Cipher by Ida Smith: “Neil Gatlin just wants to return home to Indiana and his girlfriend, Sunshine. But with truck problems and little money, Neil enters a pool game, misreads the cues, and is wrongly accused of a crime. Imprisoned and working to secure his freedom, Neil discovers coded messages. Neil must code his responses and hide his intensions or be killed. He doesn’t know who to trust, and time is running out. If Neil chooses to save others, he may never see freedom and Sunshine again. As the code becomes clear, Neil realizes doing what’s right may cost him his life.” Sounds dramatic!
A Killer Strikes by Georgia Rose: “Laura Percival, owner of The Stables, notices something wrong at her friend’s house when out on her morning ride. Further investigation reveals scenes she’ll never forget. While the police are quick to accuse, Laura is less so, defending those around her as she struggles to make sense of the deaths. Did she really know her friends at all? Investigation uncovers a secret life, and Laura is close to it. If you like character-driven action, suspenseful storytelling and dark revelations then you’ll love this exciting novel.” Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars with 1,551 ratings, and it's free at all retailers as of this writing!
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Cute pet photo of the day courtesy of my friend’s snoozy kitten.
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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 Bock is also the author of The Accidental Detective humorous mystery series, the Accidental Billionaire Cowboys sweet romance series and The Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series, about the workers and customers at a small-town cat café, and the adorable cats and kittens looking for their forever homes.
Doug Eboch is also the author of Totally Rad Wormhole and Aftermath: Kodiak & Dawn (on Amazon or on Smashwords). He writes humorous Christian short stories as Jacob Love. Get these in paperback or check out the ebook options.