Southernism of the Week: “Crabgrass lines the path to the poorhouse.” Appearances matter, in other words. Do you agree?

Meet teen “Felony Melanie” years before the movie Sweet Home Alabama and follow the crazy antics of Melanie, Jake, and their friends as teens in The Teenage Adventures of Felony Melanie, a fun-filled romantic comedy series. Book 3 is discounted everywhere through this weekend! Readers say, “It was a blast!” “What a fun story.”

Southern Treat of the Week: Fried catfish is an iconic southern dish. “Skip the restaurants, and make your own fried catfish at home,” Southern Living suggests. If you want to try it, here's a recipe.

Kris’s voice recognition mistake of the week: “Did I have two virgins?” That was supposed to be “versions.” 😳

In the Reluctant Psychic Mystery series, a quirky loner who can read the history of any object with her touch gets drawn into mysteries at the museum of oddities where she works. Book 1: A Stone Cold Murder comes out April 28 and you can preorder it now (click the blue title above). Advance reviews are coming in and they're good. Whew! 🥲

“Kris Bock has crafted a story that’s equal parts murder mystery, psychological deep-dive, and small-town gothic horror (in the best way). Petra’s psychometry is such a fresh take on psychic abilities... It’s brilliant character work. And the murder plot? So clever.” – Lesa R. on GoodReads

Scene from the New Mexico desert, where Kris hiked last weekend.

Doug felt an earthquake on Monday! “Well that earthquake was pretty far away (San Diego) but strong enough (5.1) I still felt it,” he says.

Fun ferret foto:

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My Greek Island Christmas by Effrosyni Moschoudi: “Cathy Roussos, a Greek-American single mom, swore off love many years ago and lives for her seven-year-old son. She takes a temp job as a housekeeper at a small family farm on the island of Santorini as Christmas draws near. Alex Rallis, a veterinarian living in Athens, has to sell the family farm in Santorini and find a new place for his elderly father. It seems the old man has a ploy in mind, and a string of adorable locals play their parts too. Christmas cheer is shared, old sad tales are retold in different ways, and romantic love swirls through the air.” Preorder now and it's only 99 cents.

The Vineyard's Keeper by Aleesha Brown: “With a thriving law career and a promising future, Maya Cooper’s life seems perfect. Then a shocking revelation shatters her world with the unexpected passing of her estranged father. Maya inherits his enchanting vineyard, unveiling a legacy that raises countless questions. Maya journeys to Sonoma County, California, where she explores her newfound inheritance and meets her half-sisters, each seeking their own understanding of their father's decisions. Join Maya as she unravels the secrets of her father's vineyard and discovers unexpected connections in the heartwarming tale of family, love, and self-discovery.” Start this women's fiction series for just 99 cents!

Charmed and Dangerous: A Crystal Beach Paranormal Cozy Mystery by Karen McSpade: “Welcome to Crystal Beach, an enchanting town with a dangerous secret. A cataclysmic event threatens to wipe out Mystic Dunes and its residents. Only psychic Sidney Grace possesses the power to halt this impending disaster. But Sidney faces a daunting task—convincing the Crystal Beach police that magic and ghosts are real. Fortunately, Mojo, her magical feline, lends a paw in this battle to save their town.” A very well-rated series with a magical cat! Get the first 3 books for under $7 or free in KU! (Amazon only.)

April Showers – Cozy Mystery & Clean Romance: If you like mystery, romance, or both, you'll find dozens of fun books here, perfect for a feel-good escape! Every one of them is free with newsletter signups (unsubscribe any time).

Bonus fun ferret foto: Can you spot both ferrets here?  

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Get the free preview chapters of Doug’s Totally Rad Wormhole here. Check out Kris’s freebies here. They include a free Accidental Detective mystery story, a cat café sweet romance novel, and the “Recipes from the Cat Café” brochure.

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.