Where Fiction and Reality Meet
We're so pleased to have first time visitor Meg Bawden with us today to chat about her new release from Dreamspinner Press, Rushing Love. Enjoy and be sure to check out her Rafflecopter giveaway below. Welcome, Meg! Hello, hello! My name is Meg Bawden and I’m on The Novel Approach to celebrate the release of... Continue Reading →
Title: Skythane Author: J. Scott Coatsworth Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 244 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: An interesting concept, a fascinating world, and, overall, a good story but not without some bumps. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Jameson Havercamp, a psych from a conservative religious colony, has come to Oberon—unique among the Common Worlds—in search of a... Continue Reading →
Title: Countermind Author: Adrian Randall Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 286 Pages Category: Paranormal, Science Fiction At a Glance: I'm not even sure how to talk about this book, but if you like thriller/spec fic/conspiracy mixed in with your Sci Fi, this book is 100% for you. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: In a postprivacy future, secrets... Continue Reading →
Hello, all you Awesome Readers! Today, as you might have guessed from the headline, we’re so very pleased to introduce a new feature to Genre Talk here on The Novel Approach Reviews, in the form of a quarterly column from the esteemed DSP Publications author Lloyd A. Meeker, who has graciously agreed join us every... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Karen Stivali to TNA today, on the tour for her latest release from Dreamspinner Press, Moment of Fate, book five in the Moment in Time series. Welcome, Karen! Secondary Characters Who Demand Their Own Starring Role No matter how much the two main characters are the stars of their... Continue Reading →
Title: His Heart’s Desire (The Looking Glass: Book Three) Author: Penny Brandon Publisher: Loose Id Length: 178 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: I was intrigued to find out details about Simon, the keeper of the mirror. Recommended for fans of this series, and lovers of romance with a bit of magic. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: We Met in Dreams Author: Rowan McAllister Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 268 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: If you are a fan of Regency romance, sweet, heartbreaking poignant stories of triumph which just might contain a ghost or two or three, then this is the book for you. I highly recommend it! Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Single Malt (Agents Irish & Whiskey: Book One) Author: Layla Reyne Publisher: Carina Press Length: 194 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: While there were some parts where my investment in this story ebbed and flowed, there is also no doubt that there are some thrilling scenes peppered throughout and that this is... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome first time visitor, author Matthew Lang, today on the tour for his newest Dreamspinner Press release, Better with Bacon. Welcome, Matthew! Better with Bacon – In the Beginning with Matthew Lang In the beginning, there was a word. Actually there were three: ‘in’, ‘the’, and ‘beginning’. And really, it should be... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Catt Ford with us today to chat about her newest novel, Cross My Heart. She's here to make a confession, so enjoy, and welcome, Catt! I Have Never Been to Paris I have a confession. I’ve never been to Paris. And yet I set the story Cross My Heart... Continue Reading →
Hi, friends, welcome to a look at what we have in store for you in the coming week! It’s shaping up to be a fun and informative one, with some giveaways, and, of course, we’ll have a lot more reviews coming your way too. I hope you’ve had a great weekend. Here’s what’s ahead! Monday... Continue Reading →
Title: Tropical Depression (Stormy Weather: Book Two) Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: BA Tortuga keeps us on edge, just a wee bit, in this steamy sequel to Rain and Whiskey. I really like this series and am hoping for more. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: The weather... Continue Reading →
Title: Between Ghosts Author: Garrett Leigh Narrator: Craig Beck Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 6 hours and 2 minutes At a Glance: I really struggled with the pacing of this story and found myself losing interest halfway through, but I did enjoy the end. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: In 2003, journalist Connor Regan marched through... Continue Reading →
Title: At the Edge of the Universe Author: Shaun David Hutchinson Publisher: Simon Pulse Length: 304 Pages Category: Young Adult At a Glance: This novel, like life itself, is a roller coaster. And that’s a metaphor in the story that I can reveal without spoiling this lovely bit of Young Adult fiction. Reviewed By: Lisa... Continue Reading →
We're giving a warm welcome to author RJ Jones today, on the tour for her latest release, As the Sun Sets. She sharing the woes of Writer's Block with us and is also offering a great giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, RJ! Writer’s Block – What is it? To... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Lynn Charles to TNA today, on the tour for her new release from Interlude Press, Beneath the Stars. Lynn's sharing some of her fave blogs with us, and there's also a great giveaway you can find details about below. Welcome, Lynn! My Favorite Blogs I’ve been reading blogs for... Continue Reading →
Title: Love by Design Author: Sam B. Morgan Publisher: Loose Id Length: 205 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I quite enjoyed joining the endearing Ben and difficult Jeremy on this friends—to (sort of) enemies—to friends—to lovers second chance romance. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Two years ago, Jeremy Lanzo's life almost fell apart when he... Continue Reading →
Title: Imago Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Self-Published Length: 158 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The bottom line is, I want you guys to read this one. Pick it up. Stare at the cover. Dreamy sigh your way through the story. And, then lemme know who you love more, Jack or Lawson, because I just... Continue Reading →
Hello, Internet! Welcome back to the Art of Lex Chase. I'm your one and only host, Lex! If you missed the first post, you can find it on over here! To recap a bit, I'm an author with Dreamspinner Press and DSP Publications, but I'm also a digital artist. If you're looking for custom covers,... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Haley Walsh to TNA today to chat a bit about audiobooks and her latest audio release in the Skyler Foxe Mysteries series, Crazy Like a Foxe, available now at Audible.com. Welcome, Haley! We are in a new digital age for books. Print on demand makes print books more affordable... Continue Reading →
Title: Tru Flame (Ember Peak: Book Three) Author: Edie Danford Publisher: Self-Published Length: 218 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story was real and romantic and a completely perfect final chapter for Tru and Jones and family, and I was left with a huge dreamy smile by the final page. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Black Swan Author: Tinnean Publisher: JMS Books Length: 161 Pages Category: Historical, Paranormal At a Glance: This was an enjoyable read for me, and a very different view of the vampyre and their Black Swans. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Gabe Granger gathers intelligence for George Washington, even after he’s bitten by a vampyre... Continue Reading →
Title: Shifting Views (The Carlisles: Book Four) Author: Meg Harding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book wasn’t as fluid as the others in the series, but I think that is because of the quirky personalities of Ethan and Denver. All in all, I really enjoyed it. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Union of the Snake Author: KC Burn Publisher: Self-Published Length: 87 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: A complete gem of a self-published book. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: NOTE: Previously available in the Come Undone Anthology from Irksome Rebel Press. Zerek, a smuggler and rebel, has made a life’s work of trying to save his... Continue Reading →
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