Southernism of the Week: “He’s riding a gravy train with biscuit wheels.” That means he’s lucky, because, we guess, biscuits and gravy are yummy when done right. We already had that for the Southern Treat of the Week, but read on for this week’s nod to delicious (but not necessarily healthy) Southern favorite, below.

Is Bear Bear on the gravy train? He looks pretty comfy, if you remember that ferrets like to sleep in twisty positions

Kris’s voice recognition mistake of the week #1: "I could use another mug of mold wine." 🤢 shudder. Or as voice recognition would say, shutter.

Kris is scheduling this before she leaves for a week in New York City! She’s hoping for nice fall weather and good health as she sees lots of writing friends and faces public transportation. Meanwhile, Doug is enjoying California fall with wine tastings and other activities suitable for a fancy Hollywood type (or even Doug).

It’s never too early for holiday (or any time) shopping – or to stock up on books to read when you need a break during the busy holiday season or when hiding from bad weather! Of course, you can visit the Amazon series page or the B&N page for Felony Melanie: Sweet Home Alabama romantic comedy novels or find the links to other ebook retailers, if you haven’t read all three books yet (or know someone else who would like them).

Of Felony Melanie and the Prank War, a BookBub reviewer said, "What a fun story. If you loved Sweet Home Alabama, you are going to really enjoy this story. This book reminds me so much of the high school rivalry between the two schools in my small home town."

In Kris’s humorous Accidental Detective series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of starting over in midlife. Have you read all three books? Would the paperbacks make great gifts for a mystery lover you know? Find all the links to the series here.

Kris’s Accidental Billionaire Cowboys series launches soon! (Yes, I have accidental detectives and accidental billionaires. I guess I'm accident-prone.)

Who wouldn't want to be a billionaire? Turns out winning the lottery causes as many problems as it solves. The Billionaire Cowboy’s Christmas comes out November 8 and you can preorder now.

When Josh Tomlinson’s Texas ranching family wins a fortune in the lottery, the formerly tight-knit family is suddenly on edge. Seeking advice, Josh reluctantly contacts family friend and now attorney, Carly Garza. Carly’s crushed on Josh for years, but now his client and billionaire statuses put him firmly out of reach.

They’re already keeping the family’s lottery win a secret from the town. Can they also hide their budding romance during the most magical time of year?

Bonus voice recognition mistake of the week: “Marley sipped her primal monkey auto.” Voice recognition does not know fancy coffee terms, such as caramel macchiato. Or else I don’t know how to pronounce them.

Southern Treat of the Week: Creamed corn: “Southerners enjoy corn in all shapes and forms! Originally a Native American food, creamed corn has become a staple of Southern cuisine. To make your own, you'll need milk and heavy cream or cream cheese,” per Eat This. We wouldn’t want something that could almost pass as a vegetable to be remotely healthy!

A giant lizard cloud is climbing over the mountain! Or a fluffy white dog running across the hilltops, a cat stalking a cloud, or a ground squirrel, stomping the scenery as if it were Godzilla, depending on whom you ask.

Find New Authors and Books

Hidden Gems: Check out a whole slew of books across categories: Romance, Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy, Paranormal, and Science Fiction. Maybe you’ll find new authors to try!

Doug writes humorous short stories featuring a small-town church, its pastor, and its congregation under the name Jacob Love. Get these in paperback or send as a Kindle present as great holiday gifts! Or check out the other ebook options. Or there's Totally Rad Wormhole, about two nerds from the eighties who accidentally open a wormhole to today, go to their high school reunion, and meet their future selves. Get the book on Amazon or in a variety of e-book formats on Smashwords.

Zombie Turkeys, by Andy Zach: "Sam Melvin, an underachieving e-reporter from a small town, changes forever when he meets turkeys that won't stay dead. You can shoot 'em, chop 'em, burn 'em—they come back stronger. The undead plague of poultry spreads uncontrollably, rocking the whole country. As Sam tracks down the zombie turkeys and how to eradicate them, his editor, Lisa Kambacher, nags him to turn his stories and expenses in on time. Sam and Lisa ricochet across the landscape, tracking turkeys and fleeing the bloodthirsty hordes." Free with newsletter sign-up.

I'd Rather Sniff a Reindeer Than Kiss You, by E.E. Everly: "Despite Ainsley’s multiple health challenges, including her sensitivities to fragrance, her best friend asks Ainsley to run on a charity 5K team. Just when Ainsley thinks she can handle the smells at the team meeting, Tye Hunter saunters in, and his spicy, hot-guy cologne instantly makes her nauseated. I’d Rather Sniff a Reindeer Than Kiss You is a small-town, sweet Christmas romance in the Reindeer Run series, which can be read in any order! If you like feisty felines, steamy law enforcement, and loads of holiday fun, then you’ll love this book by E.E. Everly."

Shortcake, by Katana Collins: "As the resident ‘party girl,’ I gravitate more to tattooed bad boys on motorcycles than clean cut, single-dads in squad cars. Unfortunately, Conrad isn’t only the new sheriff… he’s also my new landlord. I have every intention to keep my distance. However, fate has other ideas when faulty wiring causes an electrical fire and I have no choice but to move in with him for a few weeks while my apartment is being repaired." "Fans of Christina Lauren, Meghan Quinn, and Lucy Score will love this steamy and hilarious romantic comedy!"

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