Southernism of the Week: “No higher than corn and no lower than taters.”

This translates to about 18 inches down and 60 inches up, the answer to “How deep do you want the fence post holes dug?”

Southern Treat of the Week: Cheerwine: It does not contain any alcohol, but it’s been “The South’s Unique Cherry Soft Drink” since 1917, when it was created during a WWI sugar shortage. “With a burgundy-red color and cheery disposition, the name Cheerwine simply made sense,” the company says.

Doug had an exciting vacation in Italy recently! Unfortunately, he also had a run in with Medusa. If you know of any treatments for turning stone back into flesh, let us know. Otherwise, the third Felony Melanie book is going to be late!

Have you read Doug’s book Totally Rad Wormhole yet? If so did you leave a review? Please do! Reviews help authors, and they don’t have to be long. For example, Tonya called it “A well written book that should be a part of every library.” You can request a free review copy of Doug’s time travel comedy Totally Rad Wormhole or get the book on Amazon or in a variety of e-book formats on Smashwords.

Meanwhile, Kris dealt with lazy coworkers who do nothing except sleep on the job and hang out by the water cooler.

Something Shady at Sunshine Haven: The Accidental Detective book 1 was featured as the Albuquerque Journal's "Book of the Week"!

Have you read Something Shady at Sunshine Haven? Did you leave a review? If so, would you like to get an e-book copy of book #2 for free before it's officially released June 21? If you're interested, you can apply for an advance reviewer copy here (or click the title above to buy the books).

Kris’s voice recognition mistake of the week: "She grabbed a spider from the bedroom before heading downstairs." That should be "sweater," voice recognition software!

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Certainly Will Die, by Amey Zeigler: A romantic comedy mystery. "When Christiaan Johannson is tasked to investigate a kidnapping in Scotland, Andy insists on coming—whether he likes it or not.⁠ British gambler Peter Spencer has the hots for Andy, but she still yearns for an unavailable Christiaan.⁠ The three travel Europe avoiding vengeful villains and searching for clues before time runs out for the captive girl.⁠” Request a free advance review copy.

The Night Queen (Romantic Fairy Tales for Adults Book 1), by Denise Daye: "They call me the Night Queen, with a heart as dark as the night itself. And as such, I will rule my future kingdom, as no light shall ever touch my broken heart… again." The author says, "This is a beautiful, dark, and romantic re-imagining of a long-forgotten German fairy tale that was first published by the beloved Brothers Grimm." Preorder for $2.99 on Kindle.

Bacon, Bodyguards, and Ballistics: A Piper Sandstone Culinary Cozy Murder Mystery, by Karen McSpade: "A bewildering art heist and murder. A secret that could get her killed. Can a rookie detective solve the mystery before she becomes the next victim? Packed with mystery and suspense and brimming with heart and humor, Bacon, Bodyguards, and Ballistics is an absolutely gripping and laugh-out-loud culinary whodunit in the Deep Fried Revenge series." $0.99 or free in KU, but note that it's only one installment of the story.

Shackles of Guilt, by Kris Ruhler: "He’s the boy next door. She’s a princess. When blood and war reach their doorstep, will they unite or be forever pushed apart? In a world of intrigue, blood, and war, Earmon must battle for survival against savages and beasts. A YA science fantasy novel." Free with newsletter signup! 

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