When we first began writing our sexy, gay twists on classic fairy tales, we deeply offended someone on the internet, who ranted that the children’s stories we all grew up reading should remain unsullied. We thought it rather amusing that this person was crusading to retain the purity of fairy tales when the original stories…
Month: March 2015
Guest Post: Once Upon a Time — Reimagined Fairy Tales with Keira Andrews & Leta Blake
When we first began writing our sexy, gay twists on classic fairy tales, we deeply offended someone on the internet, who ranted that the children’s stories we all grew up reading should remain unsullied. We thought it rather amusing that this person was crusading to retain the purity of fairy tales when the original stories…
Interview and Giveaway: A Shot of J&B by Lou Sylvre
The Novel Approach welcomes Lou Sylvre today on the A Shot of J&B blog tour. Lou answered a few questions about her boys, and is also offering the chance for one lucky reader to win an e-copy of the book AND a $10 Dreamspinner Press gift card. You can enter by clicking on the Rafflecopter…
Interview and Giveaway: A Shot of J&B by Lou Sylvre
The Novel Approach welcomes Lou Sylvre today on the A Shot of J&B blog tour. Lou answered a few questions about her boys, and is also offering the chance for one lucky reader to win an e-copy of the book AND a $10 Dreamspinner Press gift card. You can enter by clicking on the Rafflecopter…
Review: Rise by Keira Andrews and Leta Blake
Title: Rise: A Gay Fairy Tale Author: Keira Andrews and Leta Blake Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 106 Pages At a Glance: Rise is everything you’d expect a fairy tale to be: magical, mystical, romantic, and it’s well written to boot. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: What happens when Jack meets a sexy man atop that beanstalk?…
Review: The Anatomy of Perception by AJ Rose
Title: The Anatomy of Perception Author: AJ Rose Publisher: The Grim Writer Press Pages/Word Count: 378 Pages At a Glance: The Anatomy of Perception is another intense, complex, fabulous story from AJ Rose. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: In the beginning, there was wreckage. Dane Perry’s mother was dead, and the father who always said he’d…
Review: Pumpkin Rolls and Porn Sounds by Kris T. Bethke
Title: Pumpkin Rolls and Porn Sounds Author: Kris T. Bethke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 52 Pages At a Glance: Although I am not at all a fan of anything pumpkin in real life, I am definitely a fan of this story. Reviewed By: Janet Blurb: Will Grant only attends the PFLAG meeting because his…
Guest Post and Giveaway: The Heat Trap Blog Tour With JL Merrow
Series Business Hi, I’m JL Merrow and it’s great to be here at The Novel Approach as part of the Heat Trap blog tour. Today I’m going to be talking about the pains and pleasures of writing a trequel. What’s a trequel? I hear you ask. Well, it’s what comes after a sequel. *frowns* Isn’t…
Review: The Fear of Surrender by Morticia Knight
Title: The Fear of Surrender: Hampton Road Club #3 Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 198 Pages At a Glance: Excellent third book in a series with characters that will latch onto your heart. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Master Thomas sees a submissive man aching for surrender. But can Linus be convinced not to fear The…
Review: I'll Always Miss You by Raine O'Tierney
Title: I’ll Always Miss You Author: Raine O’Tierney Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Pages/Word Count: 256 Pages At a Glance: I can say with surety that I highly recommend I’ll Always Miss You. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Isa Zaman might forgive his parents for taking in a friend’s son if only he wasn’t the most boring…
Review: I’ll Always Miss You by Raine O’Tierney
Title: I’ll Always Miss You Author: Raine O’Tierney Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Pages/Word Count: 256 Pages At a Glance: I can say with surety that I highly recommend I’ll Always Miss You. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Isa Zaman might forgive his parents for taking in a friend’s son if only he wasn’t the most boring…
Guest Post by Brita Addams: Promotion Help – Did I Mention It's Free?
Promotion is a never-ending job for authors, but I have a great avenue for all my author friends. Are you a member of Marketing for Romance Writers? If not, you are missing out on a great avenue of promotion. I’m a newbie myself, but this week, they did a Tweet Fest and my notifications didn’t…
Guest Post by Brita Addams: Promotion Help – Did I Mention It’s Free?
Promotion is a never-ending job for authors, but I have a great avenue for all my author friends. Are you a member of Marketing for Romance Writers? If not, you are missing out on a great avenue of promotion. I’m a newbie myself, but this week, they did a Tweet Fest and my notifications didn’t…
Interview and Giveaway: Kristi Boulware Of Torquere Press
The Novel Approach is please to welcome Kristi Boulware today to talk a bit about Torquere Press, where it’s been and where it’s going to meet your LGBT reading needs for the future. As a special thank you, Kristi is also offering the chance for one lucky reader to win either an e-book of choice…
Guest Post and Giveaway: Whispers of Home by April Kelley
The Novel Approach is pleased to welcome author April Kelley today on the Whispers of Home blog tour. April tells us a bit about Pickleville, the small town where her story is set, and she’s also offering the chance to win an e-copy of the book. Just click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter….
Audio Review: The Trouble With Tony by Eli Easton – Narrated by Tommy O'Brien
Title: The Trouble With Tony (Sex in Seattle: Book One) Author: Eli Easton Narrator:: Tommy O’Brien Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 Hours, 12 Minutes At a Glance: Tommy O’Brien is great, and I look forward to hearing his narration again. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: As part of the investigation into the murder of a…
Audio Review: The Trouble With Tony by Eli Easton – Narrated by Tommy O’Brien
Title: The Trouble With Tony (Sex in Seattle: Book One) Author: Eli Easton Narrator:: Tommy O’Brien Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 Hours, 12 Minutes At a Glance: Tommy O’Brien is great, and I look forward to hearing his narration again. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: As part of the investigation into the murder of a…
Review: Scrap by Josephine Myles
Title: Scrap (The Bristol Collection: Book Three) Author: Josephine Myles Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 263 Pages At a Glance: What I really enjoyed about Scrap was the characters and the plot both had depth to them. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: When things come to a head, there’s nowhere to go but down… On the…
Review: Flibbertigibbet by Willa Okati
Title: Flibbertigibbet Author: Willa Okati Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 96 Pages At a Glance: This was a wonderfully pleasant, light, quick read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Is Donovan ready to leave routine behind and take a chance on a flirtatious flibbertigibbet? Donovan thought he had his life all planned out. He knew where he…
Interview and Giveaway: The Misfits Blog Tour With Garrett Leigh
The Novel Approach welcomes author Garrett Leigh on the Misfits blog tour. Take a look at Garrett’s interview, then be sure to enter the giveaway for a chance to win a $15 Riptide Publishing store credit. Every comment along the tour qualifies you in the drawing on March 23, 2015. Contest deadline is Midnight Eastern…