They’d train the pigeons as evil minions 😈

Voice recognition mistake of the day: “He didn’t want all this up evil in his routines.” Er, make that upheaval. That’s from Pride and Prejudice at the Cat Café. I’ve now finished the draft and I’m editing! Cover art is underway too. Maybe I'll...

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Jan 20, 2024
A worm is the only animal that can’t fall down 🐍

Southernism of the Week: "A worm is the only animal that can’t fall down." That kind of sounds like being a worm is a good thing, but apparently this means some people are already so low they can't go any lower.  (Yes, that's a snake in the subj...

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Jan 12, 2024
“Chin to knee” is a tricky yogiferret pose 🥨

Happy New Year! How about a sensible, enjoyable resolution? Read more this year! (Unless you already read as much as humanly possible. In that case, keep it up!)Voice recognition mistake of the day: This comes from my work in progress, Pride and Prej...

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Jan 05, 2024
Who's a few pickles short of a barrel? 🥒

Southernism of the Week: “He’s a few pickles short of a barrel.”Visit the Amazon US series page or the B&N page for Felony Melanie: Sweet Home Alabama romantic comedy novels or find the books at all E-book retailers.Do you have special New Year's...

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Dec 30, 2023
Bear Bear says you deserve naps and cuddles! 😊

Happy Holidays! I'm in LA with my mother, my brother, and his fiancée. I'm rereading some favorites so they'll be easy to pick up in between activities. I hope you have some time to relax and enjoy yourself. Maybe read a good book? Bear Bear say...

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Dec 22, 2023
Are you dancing in the hog trough?

Southernism of the Week: “She’s dancing in the hog trough.” That sounds rather playful, but it means she’s argumentative/mad. We hope you won't have anyone dancing in hog troughs this holiday season! 🐷💃Kris’s voice-recognition mistake of the day: “...

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Dec 15, 2023
Have you ever seen a ferret camping? 😀

Who's in a holiday mood? I find this season a bit much with everything happening at once. It doesn't seem right to get back from visiting my mom at Thanksgiving and immediately have to plan Christmas travel. Why can't we have Thanksgiving in August?...

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Dec 09, 2023
What's your face trope? Er, favorite trope

Southernism of the Week: “Keep your saddle oiled and your gun greased.” Uh-oh, those weren't even on our holiday to do list.Visit the Amazon series page for Felony Melanie: Sweet Home Alabama romantic comedy novels or find the links to other ebook re...

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Dec 01, 2023
Yogiferret Bear Bear says "Stay cozy"

Voice recognition mistake of the week: “I pray for people…” This is why I review voice recognition recordings right away. If I'd waited I wouldn't have been able to guess that I'd actually said “a grey fluff ball…” That's from my work in progress, Pr...

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Nov 24, 2023
a chicken has wings; doesn’t mean it can fly 🐤

Southernism of the Week: “Just because a chicken has wings don’t mean it can fly.” That’s much more colorful than “Appearances can be deceptive.”Visit the Amazon series page for Felony Melanie: Sweet Home Alabama romantic comedy novels or find the li...

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Nov 17, 2023