Error of the Day: I was writing a review of a picture book on my Kindle. "This is fiction, but it could be used to discuss fact versus ..." Predictive text suggested: "zombies." 😲Here in New Mexico, it feels like winter early in the morning and sprin...

Howdy - Thank you for joining the BookSweeps contest! I hope you discover many wonderful new authors this way. You will be added to the "Kris Bock Romance" mailing list, which goes out every two weeks. The next one happens to go out this Friday, when...

Southernism of the Week: Howdy - Is it cold where you are? Colder than a banker's heart on foreclosure day at the widows' and orphans' home? In the South, a lot of comments on the cold weather seemed to be a bit raunchy. Skip over these next few if...

You haven't heard from me for a while. Or possibly ever, depending on when you joined this list. To remind you, you signed up for this list to get information about my writing classes.Yes, I have one coming up! I also have two writing books on sale f...

Voice recognition mistake of the day: "Posterior if you think everyone would be interested." (No posteriors needed. I just wanted to invite people to "Post here.")Would you like to get an early, FREE copy of the next cat café book (tentatively titled...

Southernism of the Week: In honor of Valentine’s Day, here are some southern expressions of love.I love you a bushel and a peck. 😘If you’d be my mine, I’d be happy as a pig in slop!I’ve loved you since the git-go. (We can imagine Jake saying this to...

Voice Recognition Mistake of The Day: “Don't let the blues guy feel you. That wind was better cold.”Ahem. Let's try that again, voice recognition on the phone: "Don't let the blue sky fool you. That wind was bitter cold."If you haven't yet gotten you...

Today’s Southernism is a quick excerpt from book 2, Felony Melanie and the Big Smashup: The sheriff stepped back to frown at the side of her [demolition derby] car. Melanie pulled forward. “Hang on now,” the sheriff said. “Hey there, you old f...

Hey - howdy, from New Mexico. Here's a little Southwest sunset beauty:Weirdest auto-fill suggestion of the day: “… three miles walking in the snow and ice cream.” If you had that much ice cream, why would you go anywhere? 😋Kitten Bowl: Hallmark Chan...

Southernism of the Week: “She ain't got the good sense God promised a Billy goat.” Seems all too relevant these days! I also need to find a place to use “Swat my hind with a melon rind!” 🐐 - You're receiving this because you chose to sign up for our...