Southernism of the Week: “She’s got some snap in her garters.” Depending on whom you ask, this either means she's capable or she has sex appeal. Either way it sounds better than saggy garters.

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

Big News: Kris's Something Shady at Sunshine Haven: The Accidental Detective Book 1 ebook is on sale for 99 cents ending TODAY, September 8. If you don't have a copy, grab it now! You could also recommend it to mystery lovers you know, doing me and them a favor. Get it at all e-book retailers. “This is a remarkably enjoyable start to a brand-new cozy mystery series.” ~Books a Plenty Book Reviews

Bonus: Tule Publishing, which publishes Kris’s Accidental Detective humorous mystery series and her Accidental Billionaire Cowboys sweet romance series is turning 10 YEARS OLD. To celebrate, use the code Tule10 and get any Tule Publishing title for 50% off until September 15 when you buy directly from the publisher! That includes all the books in those series! See all of Kris’s books with Tule here. Put the code Tule10 in the discount code space at checkout to get ebooks for just $2 to $2.49.

Last weekend, Kris and friends headed out to Fort Sumner, NM, for a day trip, stopping at the Abo Pueblo Mission ruins on the way to the Billy the Kid Museum. You can probably guess which of those this is.

They also ate at a great diner in Vaughn, NM, a tiny railroad town. The diner had this sign inside. 😲 Kris had chicken fried steak instead.

Kris’s voice recognition mistake of the day: “Laminate this early?”

No, that was supposed to be "Why am I up this early?" I will not be laminating, or being laminated, if I have anything to say about the matter.

Bonus technology mistake from a friend who went on the day trip above, which was partly a business trip since Kris is writing an article about the museum: “My phone wants business to be nudist. I hope this isn't a nudist trip.” (It wasn't.)

We think Bear Bear the ferret is practicing an advanced Yogiferret version of a dead bug pose.

Books on our radar

Smells Like Murder (Cole The Journalist - A Murder Mystery Thriller Book 1), by Peyton Dinwiddie: “Living in Los Angeles, Cole’s crooked journalism methods lead him to a situation where his reporting career might be at stake. When Cole’s girlfriend, Tessa, suggests a trip to Puerto Rico, mysterious deaths grab Cole’s attention. His investigation leads him to a gang fight, and Tessa dies in the shooting. But is her death random or did Tessa overhear something dangerous?” The author has a lot of low-priced thriller books with intense covers.

The Vineyard’s Keeper (Seeds of Sisterhood Book One), by Aleesha Brown: “Maya Cooper has a thriving law career, her own cozy apartment, and a promising future. Then her estranged father dies unexpectedly and Maya inherits his enchanting vineyard, unveiling a legacy that raises countless questions. Maya journeys to Sonoma County, California, where she unravels the secrets of her father's vineyard and meets her half-sisters in this heartwarming tale of family, love, and self-discovery.” Readers call this a quick page turner.

Pierce Me (Heartbreaker Duet Book 1), by M.C. Frank: “When I was almost eighteen, the girl I loved left me without a word. That was the day that my heart stopped beating. And now, four years later, I am standing on the edge of a cliff, in one of the most beautiful places in the world. I look down. Ten meters or more of solid, jagged-sharp rocks and then a glittering emerald pool of water at the bottom. And also, she. She is at the bottom, in the water. In danger.” Pierce Me is “a second-chance angsty romance about a pop idol and the girl who destroyed him.”

A Cup of Zodiac, by Alexis Gorgun: “Zoey Phillips's latest choices put her in the ‘Disowned by Family’ club after her ex blew her life apart. Fleeing to Portland, Zoey swears off all men. She hopes a popular horoscope app will make better choices than she can. With cosmic backup, she aims to transform her life to impress her family before her sister's wedding. During her job search, her horoscope points her toward a trendy coffee shop, but the app didn’t warn her about the handsome and arrogant owner.” Readers say it’s “super cute and fun.” Free w/newsletter signup, or you can find the book for sale.

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Mystery and Suspense Stories: Find cozy mysteries, police procedurals, PIs on the job, and thrillers–most under $5! (I enjoyed Crossed by Death, and I’m intrigued by The Art of Hidden Things. If you read any of the titles you find through this newsletter, let me know what you think!)

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Bear Bear says have a great weekend, okay? And remember treats are always a good idea, especially if you share.

If you haven’t collected your free copy of Felony Melanie Destroys the Moonshiner’s Cabin get it here. Get the preview chapters of Totally Rad Wormhole here. Kris also has free stuff on her freebies page here.

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