Southernism of the Week: “Restless as a cockroach in a hot skillet.” Yuck, but it does create a vivid image!
Here's Doug at the James Bond vehicle exhibit at the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C.! Does he look like he could take on some weird villains?
Southern Treat of the Week—Crab Pie: "a decadent spin on quiche made with lump crabmeat, sautéed spinach and leeks, and cream cheese." Get the recipe.
Kris’s voice recognition mistake of the week: “I’m a dog today.” 🐕 Any guesses? Answer below.
Books Overview: We have an awful lot of books out now, so it might be hard to keep track. Here's a quick overview of Doug’s.
Douglas J Eboch is also the author of Totally Rad Wormhole: Two nerds from the eighties accidentally open a wormhole to today, go to their high school reunion, and meet their future selves. Horrified at what they’ve become, they set out to change their fate. Get the book in print or Kindle on Amazon or in a variety of e-book formats on Smashwords.
Need a darker read? Try Doug’s book Aftermath: Kodiak & Dawn: After America is devastated by a deadly plague, a world-weary trucker searches for a runaway teenage girl in a wilderness controlled by a gang of vicious hijackers with a score to settle. Get the book on Amazon or in a variety of e-book formats on Smashwords. (The ebook is only $2.99!).
Doug also writes humorous short stories about the misadventures of the congregation, clergy, and staff of the “little green church in Normal, Pennsylvania” under the name Jacob Love. For example, The Apostles Ate Stew is a collection of funny springtime stories as they experience a miracle during a pancake breakfast... plus much more! In The Christmas Tree Lot and Other Holiday Stories, hear humorous tales from living nativity mishaps to the choir’s ill-fated visit to a retirement community. Get these in Kindle or paperback (a great gift option!) or check out the ebook options.
And of course … Did you love the wacky characters and fun action in the movie Sweet Home Alabama? Read the Felony Melanie: Sweet Home Alabama romantic comedy novels to see those same characters growing up!
“This book is impossible to put down once you start reading it. The characters are real, the situations are described in detail, and you feel like you’re smack in the action. I loved it!” – reader review
Kris’s sleepy cuties practicing their paired ferret yoga:
Find New Authors and Books
Shilling & Florin: The Jack of Hearts Murders by Kate Haley: “A serial killer is stalking the streets of Victorian London and no one is safe… Charles Shilling, empathetic genius and amateur sleuth, keeps out of trouble with the law by solving more crimes than he commits. Amelia Florin, brilliant medical student and noblewoman, is desperate to stop a killer. Every new victim makes her feel like she’s the one being hunted, and Shilling is the only person who values her insight. Set in an alternate and progressive universe, Shilling & Florin are on the case in a diverse and unique portrayal of London.”
The Final Assignment by K.C. Brennan: “Mila is ready to confront a past demon and prove herself capable as a professor of ancient history at the University of Chernivtsi in Kyiv. She reunites with her best friend Ania, the university’s librarian, and they discuss a manuscript, which someone soon steals from the library. When the detective pegs her as the prime suspect, Mila must use her expertise and cunning to prove him wrong. But the book is more dangerous than it appears, and its origins are evil. Mila hopes to help the detective find the book before it falls into the wrong hands, but he doesn't want her help...” Free with newsletter signup (unsubscribe any time).
Cat Scratch Murder by Karen McSpade: “A young writer living in Boston, Sidney Grace is far from the small wacky town of Crystal Beach, Florida, where her spell-happy grandmother retired. When Sidney's grandmother is arrested for murdering a resident at her retirement community, Sidney road-trips to Florida to discover that her grandmother has no alibi, her grandfather isn’t as dead as she thought he was, and one of her cats can speak. Now, Sidney must embrace her own magical talents to prove her grandmother’s innocence and stop the killer bent on destroying anyone who gets in the way.” Start this well-rated series for only 99 cents!
Poolside Promises by Kasey Kennedy: “Linda Brees clings to the security of a safe job, a steady paycheck and a largely dateless life. Then she stays at a Florida condo, next door to the guy who broke her heart six years ago. Mason Hauser loves meeting new people and moving every twelve weeks. Yet the traveling nurse still regrets breaking up with his college sweetheart. When they reconnect, a flood of old memories has the born wanderer reconsidering life on the move. Poolside Promises is the lighthearted first book in the Seaside Bay romance series.” Readers say it's fun with a well-done romance.
Kris’s voice recognition mistake of the week: “I’m a dog today” was supposed to be "I may jog today." 🐕🏃♀️
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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.