Southernism of the Week: “He looked like a pig on ice.” While an ice-skating pig sounds pretty entertaining, this phrase suggests someone looks funny and awkward.

Kris’s Voice recognition mistake of the day: "I guess we'll have to say unique mini my Nemo."

Any guesses? Answer below!

Kris and her husband celebrated their twelfth anniversary. Bear Bear the ferret was highly impressed:

Voice recognition mistake answer: "I guess we'll have to say eeny meenie miny mo." I don't know, I kind of like the alternative.

Southern Treat of the Week: Mmm, chicken pot pie! This recipe from Southern Living doubles the crust, which of course is the best part.

Doug and his girlfriend helped with Trunk or Treating. Or since they're pirates, maybe this is their haul!



Typo of the day, from a published book: "... said the slow, clam voice...." 🦪

Movie Fun: Have you seen the adorably funny videos where a giant version of the cat called “OwlKitty” is inserted into famous movies such as Jurassic Park, Godzilla, and Home Alone? Check them out here.

Find New Authors and Books

Mysteries & Thrillers - First in Series: Find fast-paced, gripping mystery, thriller, and suspense novels – each a first in series, so get ready to binge! Most are only $.99 to $3.99. (This group includes Kris’s romantic suspense in the Southwest, Desert Gold.)

Fall Into Clean Romance Book Sale: This page has a lot of historical romance, as well as contemporary and some fantasy and romantic suspense. All books are under $2 in the US & UK!

Romance Renegades: Check out this huge group of FREE romance stories, with contemporary, fantasy, paranormal, science fiction, and historical. Stories range from sweet to erotic, prequels to full novels, all free when you sign up for the author’s newsletter. (Unsubscribe any time.)

Start a Series on Vella: Have you heard of Kindle Vella? It's a platform for serialized stories of all sorts – romance, mystery, paranormal, sci-fi and more. Stories told in short episodes are great for reading on your phone when you get stuck waiting somewhere. Learn more in this blog post where Kris talks about the young adult fantasy written in letters and journals she released with three friends.

Books on our Radar

The Ugly Christmas Sweater, by Jackie Paxson: “A drunken encounter mixed with an ugly Christmas sweater makes for a holiday filled with shenanigans.” This humorous holiday story is free when you sign up for the author’s newsletter. (Unsubscribe any time.)

The Prints She Left, by Molly Maco: "It was like the world passed her by while she was standing by an easel painting. Can she catch up to her new reality?" This “Feel Good Beachside Romance” is free when you sign up for the author’s newsletter. (Unsubscribe any time.)

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