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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...

Southernism of the Week: At the end of holiday visits, you might have said, “It’s time to put the chairs in the wagon.” Or maybe “It’s time to put out the fire and call in the dogs.” Perhaps even “It’s time to swap spit and hit the road.” 😝  Do...