Voice recognition mistake of the day: "Our parents are also fascinated by toilet paper rolls and they also move things by backing up with them!"Everything about that came out right except it was supposed to be ferrets rather than parents. 😂 Sorry Mo...
Southernism of the Week: “Act like you been to town before.” This one might come in useful as more people get back to social activities!We hope you’re finding time to relax this summer, like Panda and Bear Bear, Kris’s ferrets.Southern Treat of the W...
"Ferrets are popular pets because they're energetic," they say. Bear Bear says:It's important to keep up with the current guidelines for what is allowed in carry-on bags: Couple Stopped At The Airport After Accidentally Packing Their Cat. It's m...
Southernism of the Week: “As welcome as an outhouse breeze.” During our summer heat waves, that’s extra welcome!Welcome to our new readers! And apologies – the email system might not have added new names since May 10, so this may be the first you've...
Voice recognition mistake of the day: "I just put the final touches on a mystery for dogs...."That was supposed to be “for adults” but maybe dogs like mysteries too. It could be “the mystery of how to get the treats out of the fridge" – a scratch and...
Southernism of the Week: “It’s hotter than two rabbits screwin’ in a wool sock!”That is … pretty hot, I guess. Doug and Chris will be meeting up in Washington State soon – hopefully after the Northwest cools down a bit, or a lot. It’s a family visit,...
Voice recognition mistake of the day: "And she wasn't helping matters by sitting there staring like a stuffed towel." (Or maybe owl.)In book 6, Sean shares interesting facts about cats. For example, scientists believe cats have lived with people for...
Southernism of the Week: It’s hotter than a jalapeño's butt!The saying actually comes with a different word than “butt,” but we try to keep this a fairly family-friendly newsletter. If you are in the western United States, you’re probably experi...
Voice recognition mistake of the day: "Of course I'll maim you in a book or series." That was supposed to be “name you.” It is a writer's prerogative to injure and kill off annoying people through our work, but I don't usually threaten people that wa...
Advanced Plotting Tools and Techniques4-week Course: Saturdays: July 10, 17, 24, and 312-3:30 PT (3 MT/4 CT/5 ET) via Zoom$90 ($60 SWW members)Many books and workshops teach the basics of plotting: conflict, complications, climax. Now learn advanced...