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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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...

Voice recognition mistake of the week: When writing up an interview on the fourth Accidental Detective book, I dictated: "This plot allowed me to get Kate and Jen out of the city and into the rugged wilderness, where everything wants to buy or stab y...

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...

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...

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...

I have loads of books this week (plus some ferret photos and voice recognition errors) so let's get to it! 99-cent sale! The Furrever Friends Cat Café Sweet Romance 5-Book Collection is only 99 cents/99 pence this weekend! The Furrever Friends S...

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...

I like this photo both because Bear Bear is moving so fast it blurred his face, and also because he's trying to close his sister in a box marked "Fragile, handle with care."Voice recognition mistake of the day: I’m writing the fifth Accidental Billio...