Southernism of the Week: "I’m prouder than a hound pup with his first flea."

Hey, just because YOU wouldn't be proud of getting fleas...

Kris says: Voice recognition often gets confused by character/friend names. Phil becomes fill. Jim becomes gym. But when I decided to name a character Jenna, I never imagined that when Jenna sighed, it would come out as genocide. 😯

Kris has a humorous mystery series launching April 7! The Accidental Detective series: War correspondent Kate Tessler has followed the most dangerous news stories around the world. But can she survive going home?

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20 Iconic Southern Foods Every American Should Try. Some of these are pretty familiar, such as cornbread and collard greens. But if you want to know more about Hoppin’ John, hushpuppies, or red eye gravy, check out the article.

Kris’s ferret foto:

Meanwhile, I have pillows carefully calculated to keep my spine in proper alignment, and I still wake up with a crick in my neck.

No, voice-recognition, I don't want to know “how much is a Callaway” (which is apparently some kind of golf thing) I want to know “how much a cow weighs.”

You never know what fascinating fact you'll need if you are a writer!

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Hidden in the Writer's Room, by Michelle L. E. Price: An accountant-turned-actress is keeping one too many secrets in this sweet RomCom based in LA. Free when you sign up for the author's newsletter (unsubscribe any time).

All The Little Things, by Linda Shantz: Readers call it " A perfect summer read" and say, "Romance, thoroughbred horses and butter tarts, what more could you want? Loved this story, so many interesting characters, both human and equine!"

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