Southernism of the Week: “I’m cooler than the other side of the pillow.” This refers to attitude, but these days we’d all like to cool down. Flipping the pillow over might not be enough though.

Here’s how Bear Bear the ferret stays cool. Kris may expose her belly on hot days too, but she'd not so obvious about it.

The “Time to Write That Novel” blog had an interview with Doug. The interviewer asks about the Sweet Home Alabama movie, "I needed to know what kind of writer could create such a timeless, feel-good story." Read the interview here.

Don’t have the books yet? Visit the Amazon series page for Felony Melanie: Sweet Home Alabama romantic comedy novels or find the links to other ebook retailers.

Kris celebrates her birthday this week! She says, “FB memories reminded me of this: My mom asked by e-mail if I wanted an apple crumb or a fresh peach pie for my birthday. I intended to respond ‘peach,’ but voice recognition came up with ‘each’ – which I must admit is a better response.”

Kris’s voice recognition mistake of the day: He was quickly coming to a door that side of her.

HUNDREDS of authors are doing giveaways on September 23 as part of the 3rd Annual Fall into a Book Giveaway on Facebook! This is a 24 hour only event on the "Isn't It Romantic Book Club" Facebook page. Join the page now, because things will be hectic that week and you might miss some of the giveaways if you wait.

Fun fact: Every once in a while (like 300,000 years), the Earth's magnetic poles switch places. During this process (which can take about 10,000 years), magnetic poles can pop up in random places, like, say, Tahiti. So you could lay on the beach and watch auroras at the same time.

Find New Authors and Books

Summer Celebrations: Browse lots of romance and mystery novels in this Summer Reads blowout – all in Kindle Unlimited and also for sale, most under $4.99 and some only 99 cents!

Second Chance Romance: If you love lovers getting a second chance at romance, check out this group.

You'll even find some books with leads older than the typical romantic couple, such as Kris's Christmas Cookies at the Cat Café, which is also perfect for fans of “Christmas in July”!

Books on our radar

A Chance for Cecily: Last Chance Brides Book #1, by Christine Sterling: "Can a group of young women convince men to take a chance on a town called Last Chance and help rebuild the town they love? Will these marriages succeed under such harsh conditions, or will love dry up and scatter like the prairie tumbleweeds?" It's well rated. 2.99 or free in KU.

Legacy (Hawaiian Mysteries Book 1), by Jessie Kelley: "Eliana Salvatore is an enigma – a woman who battles to unravel the mystery of her existence and the conundrum of her gift... Join Eliana along with her family and friends as she battles to find the truth of who she is in a world which seems suddenly hostile and alien." Readers say it's a great start to a mystery at 99 cents or free in KU.

Space Operatic, by Dale E. Lehman: "Eternal fame or eternal shame? Hopeless optimist Roberto Maccarone has staked his fortunes on a bold move: he's brought grand opera to the Oort Territories, where there isn't enough culture to fill a petri dish. But soon Maccarone is up to his mephistophelean eyebrows in corporate greed, rebellious miners, bloodthirsty mercenaries, outrageous lies, intense loathing, inane conversations, and more unintended consequences than you can shake a baton at." This "humorous romp" is free with newsletter signup.

Diamond Falls, a Kindle Vella story by Lottie Morgan: "The Tolliver sisters have recently moved to their family's lake house after spending the last eight years apart. Daisy, a recently divorced journalist, hopes to avoid her high school ex forever. Ivy is an attorney who takes over the only law office in the small town of Diamond Falls. She wants love but doesn't know if she'll find it. Poppy rose to social media stardom as an influencer. Will any potential boyfriend be able to handle her fame?" This is a Kindle Vella episodic story. You can read the first three episodes for free to see if you like the story.

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