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?...

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...

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...

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...

Voice recognition mistake of the day: “And she wasn’t helping matters by sitting there staring like a stuffed towel.” I meant owl, but I guess towel sort of works? An owl made from a towel? 🦉 Christmas Cookies at the Cat Café: 99-cent sale unti...

Southernism of the Week: “She’s more slippery than a pocketful of pudding.”Visit the Amazon series page for Felony Melanie: Sweet Home Alabama romantic comedy novels or find the links to other retailers.Kris’s voice recognition mistake of the day: “S...

Voice recognition mistake of the day: “Getting involved now would only make her Toys r Us PhD that much more unbearable.” I meant torturous, but a Toys r Us PhD could be fun! That's from my current work in progress, Pride and Prejudice at the Ca...

Southernism of the Week: “He lies like a tombstone.” That’s a good one for spooky season!It’s also football season. Are you a fan? (Doug is, Kris isn’t.) Either way, check out Felony Melanie and the Prank War for some goofy fun! Pigeon Creek can...

I don't know why some photos didn't come through, but I'm trying again. I wouldn't want anyone to miss Bear Bear in his sweatpants! Voice recognition mistake of the day: “I could use another mug of mold wine.” I guess that’s the Halloween version of...

Voice recognition mistake of the day: “I could use another mug of mold wine.” I guess that’s the Halloween version of mulled wine. 🦇☕  Someone Murderous at The Midnight Motel is out! Early reviews are coming in: “The characters in this book re...