Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Chatting with Marilyn Barr, author of Smoother Than Spumoni


I'm happy to welcome Marilyn Barr, a fellow Rose, to my blog. Let's first get to know her a little better, and then learn more about her new book, Smoother Than Spumoni a One Scoop Or Two and Strawberry Shifters Crossover novel.

Speed round:

Good guys or bad guys? Bad Guys

Good girls or bad girls? Good Girls

Morning or night? Morning

Favorite food? Fettucine Alfredo

Favorite beverage? Green Tea Latte

Coffee or tea? 1 cup Coffee then Herbal Tea all day

eBook, paperback, or audiobook? Paperback

Plotter or Pantster? Planster – I love to ignore a good outline.

Favorite season? Winter

Dogs or cats? Cats

Favorite holiday? Halloween

Favorite movie? Princess Bride

Favorite book? Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett

Last book read? Dragon Runner Series by M.L. Nystrom. All 5 books in 5 days because it is that good.

Black or white? Black
 
Stilettos or flipflops or sneakers? Stilettos

Favorite song? Material Girl by Madonna

Chicken or steak? Vegetarian

Favorite junk food? Nachos

Favorite thing to do to relax? Scalding hot herbal bath

Paranormal or Historical:? Paranormal

Favorite TV show? Curse of Oak Island on History Channel

Favorite vacation? Turks & Caicos


Smoother Than Spumoni
Author: Marilyn Barr
Genre: Paranormal Romance (New Adult Level)
Heat level: Sweet, 1-flame
Series: One Scoop Or Two and Strawberry Shifters Crossover
Release date on 8/23/2021

She lured him into the ocean unaware of the dangers lurking beneath the waves…

Blurb

Susie Larkin is a dolphin shifter and heir to the humble Larkin’s Dairy Dip on Seagrass Island, FL. Pedaling ice cream from bicycle carts on the beach is just a stepping-stone for this future CEO of a frozen confection empire—or so she hopes.

Frank Paulino Jr. receives his first taste of freedom from Strawberry, KY in a summer internship at Bart’s Oyster bar. His pasta creations save the restaurant when red tide poisons the fresh fish of the bay, making him the most popular werewolf on Seagrass island.

Frank and Susie uncover a conspiracy that threatens not only the wildlife of the area but also their lives. Can these two shifters put their ambitions aside long enough to give their relationship a chance, or will Frank pay the ultimate price to protect Susie and the island she loves?

Grab your copy!
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Excerpt

They move quickly, efficiently, and silently, only stopping to check over their shoulders every few minutes. When the exchange is complete, the truck starts again. Even though it is dark, without headlights they navigate unerringly through the native swamp.

“That was weird. You thought it was weird right?”

“Yeah, I want to know what is in those barrels.”

“Let’s leave it alone. We have been gone for months and have no idea how this area has changed. Let’s go home and ask our parents or Wilson.”

“Why? When one look at the label will answer all our questions? Besides, the truck has already left.”

“They could return.”

“As shady as they were acting, they aren’t coming back. Come on—”

“No way, Susie Q. We are going home.” Her voice shakes as she lays down her ultimatum. She can’t abandon me here in case I succumb to Red Tide on the swim home. However, tears have already started rolling down her cheeks. My bestie is terrified.

“You are right. Let’s go ask,” I say calmly. Why upset her more when I can bring a braver companion tomorrow? Surely a demon-slaying werewolf won’t be scared of a few barrels?




About the author
Marilyn Barr currently resides in the wilds of Kentucky with her husband, son, and rescue cats. She has a diverse background containing experiences as a child prodigy turned medical school reject, published microbiologist, special education/inclusion science teacher, homeschool mother of a savant, certified spiritual/energy healer, and advocate for the autistic community. This puts her in the position to bring tales containing heroes who are regular people with different ability levels and body types, in a light where they are powerful, lovable, and appreciated.

When engaging with the real world, she is collecting characters, empty coffee cups, and unused homeschool curricula. She is a sucker (haha) for cheesy horror movies, Italian food, punk music, black cats, bad puns, and all things witchy.

Connect with Marilyn:
Amazon  |  BookBub  |  Goodreads  |  BookGems

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