February marks a milestone in my writing career. One year ago on February 12th—also my birthday—I released my first self-published work. Lucky in Loveland is the first book in the Welcome to Loveland series and I honestly wasn't sure it would ever be published at all. I always understood that self-publishing was a whole different... Continue Reading →
Interview and Giveaway: The Gaia Protocol by Alec Nortan
We're so pleased to welcome author Alec Nortan to TNA today, on the tour for his new novel, The Gaia Protocol. Alec answers a few interesting questions and is also offering a great giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, Alec! How do you answer the question, “Oh, you're an author...what... Continue Reading →
Review: Granby Knitting Stories by Amy Lane
Title: Granby Knitting Stories Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 524 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A well rounded series with fun knitting patterns included! Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Alpaca rancher and fiber mill owner Rance Crawford is instantly smitten with his brand-new neighbor Ben McCutcheon, in The Winter Courtship Rituals of Fur-Bearing... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: Absinthe of Malice by Rhys Ford – Narrated by Tristan James
Title: Absinthe of Malice (Sinners Series: Book Five) Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Tristan James Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 49 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The story is told in rich detail and Ford gives James a ton to work with in terms of character, setting, and pure suspense. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Three Shots: An Interview with Author Brigham Vaughn
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author Brigham Vaughn to TNA today, on the tour for her newest novel, Three Shots. Hi, Brigham, thanks for dropping by! How about if we start with having you tell us a little bit about you: what are a few things we may not know about you? Brigham: Thank... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: Working It by Christine d’Abo
Today we're so pleased to welcome author Christine d'Abo to TNA, on the tour for her new novel, Working It, from Riptide Publishing. She's got some helpful tips to share, and is also offering a giveaway, so be sure to check out the details below. Welcome, Christine! Anxiety Hello my name is Christine d’Abo and... Continue Reading →
Review: Broken Halo by Michaela Grey
Title: Broken Halo Author: Michaela Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: This book isn’t for everyone. If you are looking for a quick, gritty BDSM novel, take a pass. But if you are looking for a romance full of self-actualization, then this one works. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Review: Makepeace by Anna Butler
Title: Makepeace (Taking Shield: Book Three) Author: Anna Butler Publisher: Self-Published (1st edition published by Wilde City Press) Length: 316 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: A thrilling installment in the Taking Shield series that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Returning to duty following his long recovery from the... Continue Reading →
Review: The Legacy of Hephaestus by Alex Morgan
Title: Legacy of Hephaestus (A Cory Shaw Mystery: Book Four) Author: Alex Morgan Publisher: Wilde City Press Length: 164 Pages Category: Action/Thriller At a Glance: Alex Morgan is a superb storyteller and writer. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Paranormal sleuth Corey Shaw is wrapping up what’s left of his European vacation by enjoying the beautiful men in... Continue Reading →
The Write Angle: Gay Romance and Music by Steve Milton
Rock Out With Your Cock Out My latest novel, The Big Comeback, is (in part) about the pop/rock music business. So are two other books of mine, Extra Hot Latte and The Minister and the Rock Star. I love writing about music because I love thinking about (and listening to) music. I wish I could... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: Embers by Kate Sherwood
Please help us welcome author Kate Sherwood today, on the tour for her new novel, Embers. Enjoy Kate's guest post, and then be sure to check out the giveaway details below. Welcome, Kate! Family Ties I love the idea of “found families” versus birth families, and I explore it a lot in my books. The... Continue Reading →
Here’s a Sneak Peek at the Coming Week
Cheers, reader friends, and welcome to a look at what we have coming up for you here at TNA in the week ahead! It’s hard to fathom that we’re already moving into the first full week of February, which means Valentine’s Day isn’t far off, which means watch on Friday for a special Valentine’s event... Continue Reading →
Review: Gardens of Hope by Michael Holloway Perronne
Title: Gardens of Hope Author: Michael Holloway Perronne Publisher: Chances Press Length: 192 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: I hope this book gets some wider recognition. The story was timely, and lovely, and so worth the read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Can two men from the same city but segregated worlds maintain a connection... Continue Reading →
Review: Blood Stained Tea by Amy Tasukada
Title: Blood Stained Tea (The Yakuza Path: Book One) Author: Amy Tasukada Publisher: Macarons and Tea Publishing Length: 319 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Violent, gruesome, bloody, and awesome. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: A bloody past haunts him. A devastating present calls him back… Nao hides from his violent past in the Japanese mob by... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: Red Dirt Heart 2 by N.R. Walker – Narrated by Joel Leslie
Title: Red Dirt Heart 2 Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 10 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: N.R. Walker’s writing and Joel Leslie’s narration is a power combo that should not be missed! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Up until Travis arrived on his doorstep, Charlie had lived... Continue Reading →
The Write Angle: A Guest Post by Author Rodd Clark
I do my best work when I’m lost in the eighties. With Mr. Mister, Cory Hart, Bryan Adams and even Kajagoogoo playing in the background, I seem to lose myself inside the stories I write. Maybe it’s merely an indicator of my age, or maybe it’s just the last time things seemed simpler and more... Continue Reading →
Excerpt & Giveaway: Soothsayer by Cari Z.
We're so pleased to welcome author Cari Z. today, on the tour for her latest release from NineStar Press, Soothsayer. We've got a teaser excerpt from the book to share, and there's also a chance to win an e-book of choice from NineStar, so be sure to check out the giveaway details below. Welcome, Cari!... Continue Reading →
Review: Tru Smoke by Edie Danford
Title: Tru Smoke (Ember Peak: Book One) Author: Edie Danford Publisher: Self-published Length: 258 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Wow! This story starts off hot and just gets hotter. The chemistry between these two is off the charts! Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Where there’s smoke, there’s fire… Tired cliché or true story? Jones Hudson... Continue Reading →
Review: The Worst Best Man by M.J. O’Shea
Title: The Worst Best Man Author: M.J. O'Shea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/ Dreamspun Desires Length: 208 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A wonderful second chance story with the oh-so-satisfying Dreamspun Desires guaranteed HEA. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: It was her special day... but his worst nightmare. A rekindled romance wasn’t part of the plan. Despite... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: Storm Season by Pene Henson
We're so pleased to welcome first time visitor, author Pene Henson, to TNA today on the tour for her new novel, Storm Season. She's sharing some great stuff with us, including a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for details and to enter. Welcome, Pene! Ten Moments That Stuck with... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: Thick & Thin by Charlie Cochet
Hello, all! Thanks so much for joining me here for another stop on the Thick & Thin blog tour, celebrating the release of the 8th book in the THIRDS series. We asked Destructive Delta to give us five of their pet peeves. This should be interesting. Hell, all! Thank you so much for joining me... Continue Reading →
Review: Fire Triangle by Iyana Jenna
Title: Fire Triangle Author: Iyana Jenna Publisher: JMS Books Length: 87 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: A decent little mystery, with sort of an eerie quality. I would classify it as entertaining, if a bit farfetched. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: While investigating a house fire, Detective Miles Tucker uncovers a similar case twenty... Continue Reading →
Review: Thick & Thin by Charlie Cochet
Title: Thick & Thin (THIRDS: Book Eight) Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 95 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Charlie Cochet continues the intrigue and fluffy, hot goodness of the THIRDS series with this bridge novella. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: In a matter of days, Dex has been kidnapped, tortured, killed,... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: Rogue Magic by Kit Brisby
Please join us in welcoming author Kit Brisby to TNA today, on the tour for her new novel, Rogue Magic. Kit's here to talk about the revision and editing process, and is also offering a great giveaway, so be sure to check out the details below. Welcome, Kit! Editing and Revising Tips When I was... Continue Reading →

