Spring so windy you can call a tumbleweed a pet 💨

Southernism of the Week: “So poor I had a tumbleweed as a pet.” Seems appropriate for this windy spring.Happy Birthday to Felony Melanie herself: Reese Witherspoon! Reese was born March 22, 1976, in New Orleans. Her father was a medical student, and...

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Mar 24, 2023
What passions come from thrift stores? 👗

Voice recognition mistake of the week: “It wouldn’t take Richard long to figure out that Teresa’s passions came from thrift stores.”That was from the dictated first draft of my fifth and last Accidental Billionaire Cowboy book, which I just got back...

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Mar 17, 2023
Writing workshops and developmental editing 🖋

Howdy! You’re getting this because you signed up for my “writing classes” email at some time in the past. I haven’t sent a newsletter out in ages, so you may have forgotten. If you don’t want to hear from me again, the unsubscribe link is at the bott...

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Mar 12, 2023
Cold as a frosted frog 🐸 in a cast-iron commode

Southernism of the Week: "Cold as a well-digger’s knee. Cold as a frosted frog. Cold as a cast-iron commode." That's how cold it was in Southern California when Kris visited Doug. We did get a few short breaks in the rain to get out walking though! K...

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Mar 10, 2023
Don't y'all turn hottie and rude! 👱‍♀️

Southernism of the Week: “So skinny she shades herself under the clothesline.” Visit the Amazon series page for Felony Melanie: Sweet Home Alabama romantic comedy novels or find the links to other ebook retailers.Kris will be in California with...

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Feb 25, 2023
Dental kisses and big hugs 😁

Voice recognition mistake of the day: "England came into his eyes"Try again: "and Clint came into his eyes"One last try: "A glint came into his eyes." There we go!Bear Bear the ferret demonstrates how to keep the nose warm on a cold day:Someone Missi...

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Feb 18, 2023
Don't let the blues guy feel you 🤔

Southernism of the Week: “Poor as a lizard-eating cat.” Good imagery, but “He’s so broke he’s busted all Ten Commandments” … well, that's actually kind of confusing if you think about it, but it's catchy. Visit the Amazon series page for Felony Melan...

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Feb 11, 2023
Please don't slap the bobcat 🐈

Southernism of the Week: If I felt any better, I’d drop my harp plumb through the cloud. 😇 We hope you’re feeling good as this new year chugs along!Kris’s voice recognition mistake of the week: "Finally no panties to be shorter..." I'll give you a h...

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Jan 27, 2023