Southernism of the Week: “Like a sow needs a sidesaddle.” In other words, unnecessary – from You All Spoken Here by Roy Wilder

Doug did a book signing of the Felony Melanie books before the 20th Anniversary Screening of Sweet Home Alabama at the Hollywood Foreign Legion. Visit the Amazon US series page or the B&N page for Felony Melanie: Sweet Home Alabama romantic comedy novels or find the books at other E-book retailers.

Someone Cruel in Coyote Creek, the third book in Kris’s Accidental Detective series, is out! To celebrate, book 1 is 99 cents until Oct 11! Please share with anyone who might be interested.

In the humorous Accidental Detective series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of starting over in midlife.

Something Shady at Sunshine Haven: When patients are dying at an Alzheimer's unit, a former war correspondent must use her journalism skills to uncover the killer and save her mother. Kate has followed the most dangerous news stories around the world, but can she survive going home? Find the books on Amazon Kindle, Amazon Kindle UK, or Tule Publishing with links to other retailers.

Kris’s voice recognition mistake of the day: A man walked past eating a donkey. 😲🤢

Make that leading a donkey.

What do you see in this cloud photo?

Chameleon eating a mealworm? Cookie Monster catching a cookie?

Speaking of eating...

Southern Treat of the Week: Shoofly pie: Shoofly pie was baked in 1876 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It was a variation of a treacle (molasses) tart.

“The name “Shoofly” likely derives from Shoofly the Boxing Mule. Shoofly was a popular traveling circus animal in southeastern Pennsylvania at the time. The animal was trained to stand on his hind legs and wore boxing gloves on his front hooves. His frequent opponent was a horse. Shoofly was so beloved they named products in his honor, including a brand of molasses produced in Philadelphia. Shoofly’s name may have originated from a popular song at the time, ‘Shoo, Fly, Don’t Bother Me!’” – from Bird-in-Hand

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99-Cent Mystery Extravaganza! Check out a few mystery titles for only 99 cents each!

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Books on My Radar:

Stuck with You, by Fortune Whelan: A retiring Canadian hockey star winds up rooming with a nurse fleeing scandal. “They’re both starting over. Fate’s determined they do it together.” On sale for 99 cents everywhere until Oct. 9

Savage Plan: A Mystery Thriller, by A J Faris: "Charles Carver destroyed my life. He’s the savage drug lord whose experimental concoction killed my brother and colleague. After the brutal massacre two years ago, his crime empire vanished. As an investigative journalist, it’s my job to seek answers. As a sister, it’s my personal mission to seek justice." Reviewers call it a fast-paced, gritty, gripping tale! 99 cents or free in KU.

Corrupted in Corpus Christi, by Scarlett Moss: "The House Sitters Cozy Mysteries will take you on adventures and land you in the middle of crimes in different international cities in each book. Enjoy travel photos and recipes from each destination along with charming dogs in each country." Try a story free with newsletter signup.

Broken Promise (Jade Pearson Mystery Series Book 1), by Nora Kane: "What were a school teacher and an escaped prisoner doing in a dark alley? Jade, a Private Investigator, is trying to answer that question when the two people are shot. Both survive the gunshot wounds only to die a few hours later due to cardiac arrest. Was that just a coincidence or is someone behind all this and what secrets are they trying to hide? Jade must dig in deeper to find the answers before any more victims fall prey.” A quick read, 99 cents or free in KU.

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Signing off, here’s Panda and Bear the ferrets, looking like the morning after a big party…