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Old Books and Faded Dreams

October 16, 2025 by in category Apples & Oranges by Marianne H. Donley, Rabt Book Tours tagged as , , , , ,
 

 

Historical Fiction

Date Published: September 14, 2025

 

 

Old Books and Faded Dreams transports readers on a nostalgic journey with the townspeople of Tilden, a quaint community in Madison County, Nebraska. 
 
At the center of the heartwarming story is Maggie Davis, a middle-aged widow and heiress to a grand Victorian estate. The stately home, which Maggie shares with her spunky nine-year-old daughter Jenna, also serves as a bed-and-breakfast to a once regular, but now transitory, clientele.
 
The kitchen table is the epicenter of lively, often contentious, conversation where no topics are off-limits. Maggie’s out-spoken, spinster neighbor delights in keeping everyone on guard with her opinionated, prejudicial tirades, but she is frequently reined in by an elderly, equally forthright family member who has recently become a permanent dweller at the manor.
 
Maggie finds herself struggling with the painful memories of her husband’s tragic death, as well as the stirrings in her heart associated with a new house guest. A scandalous scheme to swindle Maggie out of her inherited property rides on the heels of a sudden, unexpected death, pointing to a member of the
family as suspect. The startling discovery of a sinister family secret locked away for decades in an old attic trunk threatens to overshadow a highly esteemed familial image and cherished legacy. Can relationships be salvaged?
 
Old Books and Faded Dreams is a captivating, small-town tale about friendship,
grief, reconciliation and ultimately, unconditional love.
 

About the Author

D.L. Norris is a notable author and motivational speaker who has written numerous short stories and articles on health, emotional wellness, family, and cultural history.

Norris’ novels, The Long Way Home and Where the Heart Is, capture in colorful, humorous style the actual events and cultural mindsets surrounding her Scandinavian family and personal life experiences.

Norris’ expressive writing style quickly engages her readers and encourages them to sit back and enjoy a nostalgic, magical journey.

She and her husband are happily retired in beautiful Hartford, Connecticut.

 


 

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Tracy Reed: Our October Featured Author

October 15, 2025 by in category Apples & Oranges by Marianne H. Donley, Featured Author of the Month tagged as , , , ,

A California native, novelist Tracy Reed pushes the boundaries of her Christian foundation with her sometimes racy and often fiery tales.

After years of living in the Big Apple, this self proclaimed New Yorker draws from the city’s imagination, intrigue, and inspiration to cultivate characters and plot lines who breathe life to the words on every page.

Tracy’s passion for beautiful fashion and beautiful men direct her vivid creative power towards not only novels, but short stories, poetry, and podcasts. With something for every attention span.

Tracy Reed’s ability to capture an audience is unmatched. Her body of work has been described as a host of stimulating adventures and invigorating expression.


Find Tracy on Social Media


Books by Tracy Reed

THE GOOD GIRL PART FOUR

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THE GOOD GIRL PART FOUR

THE GOOD GIRL PART FIVE

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THE GOOD GIRL PART FIVE

THE GOOD GIRL Part Trois

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THE GOOD GIRL Part Trois

THE FIX UP

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THE FIX UP

A SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN

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A SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN

MISS MATCH

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MISS MATCH

THE GOOD GIRL PART DEUX

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THE GOOD GIRL PART DEUX

WHAT MY FRIENDS NEED TO KNOW

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WHAT MY FRIENDS NEED TO KNOW

WHAT MY FRIENDS DON’T KNOW

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WHAT MY FRIENDS DON’T KNOW

GIRLFRIENDS & SECRETS

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GIRLFRIENDS & SECRETS

DESPERATE DESIRE

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DESPERATE DESIRE

INTENTIONAL CURSE

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INTENTIONAL CURSE

GENERATIONAL CURSE

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GENERATIONAL CURSE

UNEXPECTED LOVE

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UNEXPECTED LOVE
GOD’S BOMBSHELL: LIVING A BEAUTIFUL SINGLE LIFE

LOVE NOTES

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LOVE NOTES

FIRST ENCOUNTERS OF LOVE

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FIRST ENCOUNTERS OF LOVE

THE GOOD GIRL PART ONE

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THE GOOD GIRL PART ONE

THE NIGHT I FELL IN LOVE

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THE NIGHT I FELL IN LOVE

THE FLING

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THE FLING
TO L.A. WITH LOVE: A CHARITY ANTHOLOGY

To L. A. With Love Volume 3

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To L. A. With Love Volume 3

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Tracy Reed: Our October Featured Author

October 1, 2025 by in category Apples & Oranges by Marianne H. Donley, Featured Author of the Month tagged as , , , ,

A California native, novelist Tracy Reed pushes the boundaries of her Christian foundation with her sometimes racy and often fiery tales.

After years of living in the Big Apple, this self proclaimed New Yorker draws from the city’s imagination, intrigue, and inspiration to cultivate characters and plot lines who breathe life to the words on every page.

Tracy’s passion for beautiful fashion and beautiful men direct her vivid creative power towards not only novels, but short stories, poetry, and podcasts. With something for every attention span.

Tracy Reed’s ability to capture an audience is unmatched. Her body of work has been described as a host of stimulating adventures and invigorating expression.


Find Tracy on Social Media


Books by Tracy Reed

THE GOOD GIRL PART FOUR

Buy now!
THE GOOD GIRL PART FOUR

THE GOOD GIRL PART FIVE

Buy now!
THE GOOD GIRL PART FIVE

THE GOOD GIRL Part Trois

Buy now!
THE GOOD GIRL Part Trois

THE FIX UP

Buy now!
THE FIX UP

A SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN

Buy now!
A SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN

MISS MATCH

Buy now!
MISS MATCH

THE GOOD GIRL PART DEUX

Buy now!
THE GOOD GIRL PART DEUX

WHAT MY FRIENDS NEED TO KNOW

Buy now!
WHAT MY FRIENDS NEED TO KNOW

WHAT MY FRIENDS DON’T KNOW

Buy now!
WHAT MY FRIENDS DON’T KNOW

GIRLFRIENDS & SECRETS

Buy now!
GIRLFRIENDS & SECRETS

DESPERATE DESIRE

Buy now!
DESPERATE DESIRE

INTENTIONAL CURSE

Buy now!
INTENTIONAL CURSE

GENERATIONAL CURSE

Buy now!
GENERATIONAL CURSE

UNEXPECTED LOVE

Buy now!
UNEXPECTED LOVE
GOD’S BOMBSHELL: LIVING A BEAUTIFUL SINGLE LIFE

LOVE NOTES

Buy now!
LOVE NOTES

FIRST ENCOUNTERS OF LOVE

Buy now!
FIRST ENCOUNTERS OF LOVE

THE GOOD GIRL PART ONE

Buy now!
THE GOOD GIRL PART ONE

THE NIGHT I FELL IN LOVE

Buy now!
THE NIGHT I FELL IN LOVE

THE FLING

Buy now!
THE FLING
TO L.A. WITH LOVE: A CHARITY ANTHOLOGY

To L. A. With Love Volume 3

Buy now!
To L. A. With Love Volume 3

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Kitty Bucholtz, Featured Author

September 29, 2025 by in category Featured Author of the Month tagged as , , , ,

September featured author Kitty Bucholtz is a writer, podcaster, and a book coach. She has combined her undergraduate degree in business, her years of experience in accounting and finance, and her graduate degree in creative writing to become a writer-turned-independent-publisher turned coach.

She writes romantic comedy and superhero urban fantasy, often with an inspirational element woven in. She loves to teach and offer advice to writers through her WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast.

Kitty has also created the Finish Your Books Coaching Program. Find out more about either 1:1 Coaching or Group Coaching on Kitty’s website. http://kittybucholtz.com/

Besides Kitty’s Coaching Program and WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast, you will find her here at A Slice of Orange on the 9th of each month writing It’s Worth It.


Books by Kitty Bucholtz

ROMANCING THE PAGES

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ROMANCING THE PAGES
ADVENTURES OF LEWIS AND CLARK BOXED SET

WELCOME TO LOON LAKE

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WELCOME TO LOON LAKE

LOVE AT THE FLUFF AND FOLD

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LOVE AT THE FLUFF AND FOLD

LITTLE MISS LOVESICK

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LITTLE MISS LOVESICK

A VERY MERRY SUPERHERO WEDDING

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A VERY MERRY SUPERHERO WEDDING

UNEXPECTED SUPERHERO

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UNEXPECTED SUPERHERO
MY BULLHEADED SUPERHERO VALENTINE

SUPERHERO IN DISGUISE

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SUPERHERO IN DISGUISE

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To L.A. With Love

September 4, 2025 by in category Apples & Oranges by Marianne H. Donley, Spotlight tagged as , , , ,

To L.A. With Love is available for a limited time in eBook and three paperback volumes!

When wildfires damaged two beloved Los Angeles public libraries in January 2025, the romance community answered with heart.

In To L.A. With Love, over 75 local, national, and international authors and poets weave tales filled with sexy contemporary passion, dreamy historical romance, and spellbinding magical encounters. From the sweetest kiss to steam between the sheets, these tales remind us why we fall in love with books—because like libraries, they offer refuge, inspire dreams, and bring people together.

This anthology celebrates the power of romance, and all proceeds from To L.A. With Love support the restoration of the Altadena and Pacific Palisades libraries, proving love stories can heal more than fictional broken hearts—they can rebuild a community.

Pick up your copy today, and join us in writing a new chapter for Los Angeles.

About the print books.

Volume 1 has stories from authors familiar to A Slice of Orange readers: Alice Duncan, and Claire Davon. I’m in Volume 2 along with Nikki Prince. Volume 3 has a story from Tracy Reed.

Remember, these books are available for a very limited time. Get your copies today!

Buy Link for Volume 1

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Buy Link for Volume 2

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Buy Link for Volume 3

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A Bit About My Story

I can’t wait for you to read The Widow Next Door, Ellie Raynes’ and Neill Yates’ meet cute. Neill is a tired chef and restaurant owner looking for a good night’s sleep. Ellie is a single mom and the neighborhood’s kid magnet. She also is a food critic. What could go wrong when Neill moves next door?

The Widow Next Door is available in Volume 2 of the print books and in the eBook.

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A bit about the eBook

All 75+ stories are available in the eBook. Here is a list of the authors.

Aarti V Raman, USA Today Bestselling Author
Alexa Santi
Alexis Krasilovsky
Alice Duncan
Aliza Mann
Allie Lasky
Amanda Richardson
Amy Award, USA Today Bestselling Author
Andrea Johnston
Anna Quinn
Anne Barwell
Aria R. Blue
Ashley Erin
Caitlin Loggins
Cecilia Rene
Christine Ashworth, USA Today Bestselling Author
CJ Warrant
Claire Davon, USA Today Bestselling Author
C.G. Burnette
Crystal Perkins
DL Gallie
Ella Braeme
Ellena Espejo
Gemma Snow
Gwen Galloway
Heather Scarlett
HL Miller

J.C. Hannigan
Jeannie Choe
Jennifer Worrell
Jodi Chow
Juliet Gauvin
Katrina Marie
Kelly Violet
Kennedy L. Mitchell
Khushi T. Saha
KL Hill
Kristen Elizabeth
Leesa Bow
Leigh Adams
Lena Cove
Libby Waterford
Lisa Rayne
M. Solis
Marianne H. Donley
Michelle Mars
Milly Gray
Natalie Tay
Nicole Sanchez
Nikki Prince, International Bestselling Author
Olivia Huxley
Pamela DuMond, USA Today Bestselling Author
Rae Shawn

Rhian Cahill
Rose Bak, USA Today Bestselling Author
Samantha Shaye
Shana Gray
Shelley Kassian
SIMRAN
SL Hannah
Sorcha Mowbray
Stephanie J. Scott
Stephanie Marie Whitson
Susannah Erwin
Theresa Lambe
Tiffany Carby
Tori Mitchell
Tracy Reed
Vi Summers, International Bestselling Author

Benefit Concert:
Arell Rivers, USA Today Bestselling Author
Arianna Quinn
Claire Marti, USA Today Bestselling Author
JCC Downing
Kelly Violet
Monica Ross
R. Snow
R.L. Merril

❤️❤️ Pick up your copy today, and join us in writing a new chapter for Los Angeles. ❤️❤️

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