Happy May Day!

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Happy May Day!

This month on A Slice of Orange, Jann Ryan will interview Rita nominee, Beth Yarnell. Debut author, Jenna Barwin will be featured in a Pick Six Author Interview, and New York Times Bestselling Author, Kat Martin will be doing a guest post. Of course, all our regular authors will be blogging, and The Extra Squeeze Team is looking for questions from you.

A Slice of Orange (the all new and revised) is celebrating its one month anniversary. If you’re new to our site here are some great posts you might have missed from last month:

Jann Ryan’s An Interview with Carol L. Wright

Tari Jewett’s Accidental Writer

Sally Paradyzs’ A Slice of Nature

Veronica Jorge’s Fireflies

Geralyn Corcillo’s Harvest of Friends

Our featured May author is Linda O. Johnston.

Linda O Johnston | A Slice of Orange Linda first novel was the 1995 Love Spell time travel romance A Glimpse of Forever. Since then she has published over 40 novels—mysteries and romances, including paranormal romance and romantic suspense.

Linda has two new books out for 2017. May 8th will see the release of BAD TO THE BONE, the third book in the Barkery & Biscuits Mystery Series. On June 1st, her book PROTECTOR WOLF (Alpha Force) a part of the popular Harlequin Nocturne series of paranormal romances will be published. Both books are available for preorder.

If you’re in the San Diego area, Linda will be at the Mysterious Galaxy Birthday Bash on Saturday, May 13th

BAD TO THE BONE

$11.35eBook: $9.49

Author: Linda O. Johnston
Series: A Barkery & Biscuits Mystery, Book 3
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Tags: 2017, A Barkery & Biscuits Mystery

Who killed Wanda Addler?

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PROTECTOR WOLF

$5.75eBook: $4.99

Author: Linda O. Johnston
Series: Alpha Force
Genre: Paranormal
Tags: 2017, Paranormal

What Happens Under a Full Moon…

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Marianne H. Donley | A Slice of Orange

Marianne H. Donley makes her home in Tennessee with her husband and son. She is a member of Bethlehem Writers Group, Romance Writers of America, OCC/RWA, and Music City Romance Writers. When Marianne isn’t working on A Slice of Orange, she might be writing short stories, funny romances or quirky murder mysteries, but this could be a rumor.

Author Details

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Author Details

Marianne H. Donley writes fiction in the form of short stories, funny romances, and quirky murder mysteries. She makes her home in Pennsylvania with her husband, son, and a really sweet, bad dog. She is a member of Bethlehem Writers Group, Sisters in Crime, Guppies, Capital Crime, and Charmed Writers. You can follow Marianne’s various social media here: https://linktr.ee/mariannehdonley

https://www.mariannedonley.com

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Marianne H. Donley, Featured Author

October 14, 2026

When Marianne isn’t working on A Slice of Orange, she might be writing short stories, funny romances, or quirky murder mysteries, but this could be a rumor. She also could be knitting.
Featuring Marianne H. Donley

October 2, 2026

When Marianne isn’t working on A Slice of Orange, she might be writing short stories, funny romances, or quirky murder mysteries, but this could be a rumor. She also could be knitting.
**Free Book Alert** Totally Folked is Totally Free

October 1, 2026

“Totally Folked” by New York Times Bestseller Penny Reid is F R E E for a limited time only! If you’re looking for your next cozy, small-town romantic comedy for Fall, this is it! 🍂
Saved by the Vampire Thief New Release

September 29, 2026

When vampire Chris Atherton—a former rock star—accidentally shoots a woman he was trying to help, he must do something he never thought possible: turn her into a vampire to save her life. But little did he know the surprise in store for him when she utters her dying words…
Melt the Ice Hat

August 13, 2026

Sometime in January a red knitted hat pattern was recommended to me on my Ravelry page.

AN ELEMENT OF MYSTERTY: SWEET, FUNNY, AND STRANGE TALES OF INTRIGUE

$17.99eBook: 99¢

Dare you read our latest Sweet, Funny, and Strange® Anthology?

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FUR, FEATHERS AND SCALES: Sweet, Funny, and Strange Animal Tales

So cuddle up with your favorite pet-real or imaginary. No matter. You’ll find just the right story to share.

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ONCE UPON A TIME: Sweet, Funny, and Strange Tales for All Ages

$18.95

Authors: Marianne H. Donley, Carol L. Wright, Bethlehem Writers Group, LLC, Diane Sismour, Emily PW Murphy, Jeff Baird, Kidd Wadsworth, Ralph Hieb, Christopher D. Ochs
Series: A Sweet, Funny, and Strange Anthology, Book 4
Genres: Children's Books, Children's Literature, Short Story Anthology
Tags: 2016, Anthology, Sweet, Funny, and Strange Tales, The Short Story Award

Step through our castle doors into a world of imagination!

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LET IT SNOW

$8.99eBook: 99¢

Authors: Marianne H. Donley, Carol L. Wright, Bethlehem Writers Group, LLC, Diane Sismour, Ralph Hieb, Jerome W. McFadden
Series: Bethlehem Writers Roundtable Collection, Book 1
Genre: Short Story Anthology
Tags: Anthology, On Sale, The Short Story Award

Tales as different as snowflakes.

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ONCE AROUND THE SUN: Sweet, Funny, and Stranges Tales for All Seasons

$14.95eBook: $3.99

Authors: Marianne H. Donley, Carol L. Wright, A. E. Decker, Bethlehem Writers Group, LLC, Diane Sismour, Emily PW Murphy, Jeff Baird, Ralph Hieb, Sally Paradysz, Courtney Annicchiarico, Jerome W. McFadden
Series: A Sweet, Funny, and Strange Anthology, Book 2
Genre: Short Story Anthology
Tags: Anthology, Sweet, Funny, and Strange Tales, The Short Story Award

Stories about winter, spring, summer and fall, and seasons of life, seasons of love, and even seasons of discovery.

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UNTETHERED: SWEET, FUNNY, AND STRANGE TALES OF THE PARANORMAL

$17.95

Stoke the campfire and get ready for some chills and goosebumps when you open this paranormal addition to the award-winning Bethlehem Writers Group’s “Sweet, Funny, and Strange” anthologies.

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