Hi - Welcome to our new readers! Go here to get your free preview of the series. Felony Melanie and the Moonshiner’s Cabin stands alone as a short story. Fans of the movie Sweet Home Alabama will love seeing teen Melanie in action!

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Book 2 – Felony Melanie and the Big Smashup – will release November 25!

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Southernism of the Week: Here’s a quick excerpt from the new book. Melanie is learning how to drive derby-style in a junkyard.

After a few turns up and down the rows, the car moved more smoothly – or else she was getting the hang of it. She pulled up to Miz Kitchens again and rolled down the window.

“You don’t want me to actually ram your cars, do you?”

“You’re likely to hurt yourself more than them if you do. Now that you’re warmed up, let’s see you backwards.”

“Backwards?” Melanie squeaked.

Miz Kitchens leaned down with her arm across the window frame. “You don’t think you can do the Derby going forward, do you? You have to protect the engine. That’s why the cars mostly run around backward, at least the ones that last.” She shook her head. “Pretty as a pumpkin but half as smart.”

Melanie’s face heated. “I can drive backward.”

“Then do it.” Miz Kitchens straightened and slapped the top of the car. “Come on, tail up and stinger out!”

Southern Treat of the Week: “Bourbon ball is a sweet candy originating from Kentucky. It consists of bourbon, pecans, wafer crumbs, butter, and chocolate. This treat was originally invented by Ruth Booe from the Rebecca Ruth Candy Company in 1938. Today, it is a favorite amongst the Southern families, and it is traditionally prepared and consumed during the festive holiday seasons.” –TasteAtlas.

Trivia: Mobile is the oldest city in Alabama and was the capital of French Louisiana. It is the home to the oldest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States.

Doug's Rom Com Faves: Splash (1984)

Written by Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel, and Bruce Jay Friedman, directed by Ron Howard

This fantasy comedy is an early Tom Hanks masterpiece. Hanks plays a man rescued by a mermaid, played by Daryl Hannah. She seeks him out on land (sprouting legs), and they fall in love. But what will happen when Hanks finds out her secret? Funny and delightful.

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Kris has a new book out: Christmas Cookies at the Cat Café: a Furrever Friends Sweet Romance

If you like heartwarming hallmark Christmas movies, try this book! You can pick up an early copy here for free or order the book for only $2.99. Plus, book 1 is only 99 cents this month! see the Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series page here.

Doug writes humorous Christian short stories as Jacob Love. Get these in paperback as great holiday gifts! Or check out the ebook options.

L.O.L.: Little Old Ladies: The three women known as the Little Old Ladies rule the little green church on the corner of Wilson and Elm in Normal, Pennsylvania. Whether taking down an overzealous greeter or defending their spot in the pews from newcomers, the antics of the ladies in this collection of short stories will have your sides aching with laughter.

Riding Past Midnight, by Ella Cooper: Another one free if you sign up for her newsletter. She also has a lot of stories in Kindle Unlimited about cowboys and mountain men. “I don’t know what it’s going to be like coming back home. The second I get into town I just want to turn back and pretend that this place doesn’t exist. When a big storm rages throughout town is when I realize I can’t run away from every problem I come across. Content Warning: This story is written for Adult Readers Only.

Praise for Felony Melanie in Pageant Pandemonium: Thanks to Rebecca for this review: "I really enjoyed this! Sweet Home Alabama is one of my faves. Melanie, Jake and their friends are great characters! It kind of gave me a Scooby Doo and the gang feel."

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