Southernism of the Week: “Keep your saddle oiled and your gun greased.” Uh-oh, those weren't even on our holiday to do list.

Visit the Amazon series page for Felony Melanie: Sweet Home Alabama romantic comedy novels or find the links to other ebook retailers.

Doug stayed in LA this year for Thanksgiving, but Kris went to Arizona and took this photo from our mother’s balcony. (Keep going for a ferret yoga photo!)

Comfortable Reading: Are you a Black Friday/Cyber Monday shopper? Or do you totally avoid shopping that weekend? We’re in the latter category. But last year Kris did a series of blog posts on "Writer and Reader Comfort," with tools such as a lap stand for your E-reader, a handheld electric massager, and the extra cushion I use at my desk to help with back pain. Check out these posts if you'd like to find ways to make your desk or reading time more comfortable or for great gift ideas!

Or if you’re shopping for gifts, books are always great! Doug writes humorous Christian short stories as Jacob Love. Get these in Kindle - or paperback as great holiday gifts! Or find the ebooks at Smashwords.

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 on Amazon - as of this writing, the paperback is only $6.48! - or in a variety of e-book formats on Smashwords.

In Kris’s Accidental Detective humorous mystery series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty. They’re perfect for mystery lovers on your lists, in paperback or ebook.

The Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series features the workers and customers at a small-town cat café, and the adorable cats and kittens looking for their forever homes. Each book is a complete story with a happy ending for one couple (and maybe more than one rescued cat).

In the Accidental Billionaire Cowboys sweet romance series, a Texas ranching family struggles to maintain their privacy and work ethic after an enormous lottery win. Can they build new dreams and find love amidst the chaos?

Kris’s voice recognition mistake of the day: “What's your face trope?” Er, favorite trope, or literary element.

Find More New Authors and Books

Books Make Great Gifts: If you're looking for some gifts for young readers, check out this collection. You'll find fun options for middle grade through teen booklovers, with spies, superheroes, elves, nerdy girls, and three of Kris’s historical heroines.

(Here’s Bear Bear the ferret in an action pose. (Eating counts as action, right?) The yogiferret is still to come. This is a long newsletter so we have to bribe you to keep reading and cute animals are the best bribe. 😁)

Books on our radar

Brookings Forever: Secret Beach Sunsets, by Aleesha Brown: "Three years since my husband’s death and it still doesn’t get any easier. A new start is what the kids and I need. I return to my hometown in Oregon, where I have fond memories, especially with my high school best friend, May. I got it all planned out. I just didn’t know HE would also be there." This is a fairly short story to introduce the series, 99 cents or free in Kindle Unlimited.

Crushing On My Best Friend, by Betty Bliss: "Step into The Sweet Pepper, where friendship is on the menu. A mischievous raccoon isn't the only surprise in our cozy small town. When Ryan makes an unexpected return, our friendship takes on an unfamiliar melody. Of course, I know better than to cross that line with my childhood best friend." This “Sweet Romantic Comedy Novella" is free with newsletter sign-up (unsubscribe any time) or find the e-book on Amazon.

Wake Up! Change Up! Rise Up!: Practical Tools for Personal Transformation, by Lynn Lok-Payne: "A clear-cut guide to navigate challenges, let go of limiting beliefs and find joy. Reinvent yourself with this award-winning inspirational book to create a life you love!" New Year's resolutions tend to fail but change is often good. If you need some guidance, this is free with newsletter sign-up (unsubscribe any time). It's also available for purchase and well-rated.

And finallly ...Bear Bear shows off an advanced Yogiferret pose. I think this one is called "Belly as Pillow Pose."

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