Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Block and Strike Author: Kelly Jensen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 266 pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a bit of a heavy and slow building story about two f*cked up underdogs that, while at times it was painful to watch them try to get it together, is so worth it in the... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author J. Scott Coatsworth today to share how a lot of hard work and dedicated writing time in November has resulted in his first full length novel, Skythane. There's also an excerpt for you to enjoy, so read on and welcome, Scott! Thirty Days of Writing This week, my first... Continue Reading →
Title: The Next One Will Kill You: An Angus Green Novel Author: Neil S. Plakcy Publisher: Diversion Books Length: 268 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The first book in a semi silly/semi thrilling mystery series with Angus Green, our favorite rookie gay FBI agent. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: If Angus Green is going to... Continue Reading →
Title: Learning to Want Author: Tami Veldura Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 62 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, BDSM At a Glance: Learning to Want is a riveting sci-fi story that kept me hooked till the very last page. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Khoram is an enforcer, a bodyguard, but his boss has just betrayed him. Now... Continue Reading →
Title: Spell Fall (The Warlock Brothers of Havenbridge: Book Four) Author: Jacob Z. Flores Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 210 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: An exciting and action packed addition to an already wonderful series, and I can’t wait to see what is in store for the Blackmoors next. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author Eli Lang today on the tour for her new novel, Half. Eli's talking literary inspiration today, and there's also a great giveaway so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, Eli! Fantasy Books That Inspired Half I’ve always been into fantasy, and a lot of those books inspired... Continue Reading →
Title: What Remains Author: Garrett Leigh Narrator: Craig Beck Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 4 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I am becoming almost as addicted to Craig Beck’s narrations as I am to Garret Leigh’s books. I can’t recommend this story enough. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Web designer Jodi Peters... Continue Reading →
Title: Timing (Timing: Book One) Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 204 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Alpha cowboy romance at its finest. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Stefan Joss just can't win. Not only does he have to go to Texas in the middle of summer to be the man of honor in... Continue Reading →
Title: How the Other Half Lives (London Lads: Book Two) Author: Clare London Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 65 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I liked How the Other Half Lives a lot. It’s short and sweet, the perfect sort of book when you’re looking for a quick fix of happy and romantic. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
How Do You Write? I got asked that question recently and it took me a while to come up with a truthful answer. In fits and bursts, mostly, scene fragments one evening and then an entire afternoon spent on writing 6k because everything just flows, because it works. I sometimes like to pretend otherwise, but I... Continue Reading →
Hi, everyone, I hope you'll help us welcome author Damon Suede to TNA today. He's here to introduce his upcoming cowboy romance, Lickety Split, available March 13th from Dreamspinner Press. He's also offering the chance for one lucky reader to win some great prizes, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below to... Continue Reading →
Title: Shards in the Sun (The Heart of Texas: Book One) Author: Trina Lane Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 251 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Shards in the Sun is my first Trina Lane book, and I was hooked. And with the way this novel ended, I’m looking forward to the sequel. Reviewed By: Maryann... Continue Reading →
Title: Edge of Glory (Fadeaway: Book Two) Author: John Goode Publisher: Self-Published/Amazon KU Length: 309 Pages Category: Gay Fiction, New Adult At a Glance: Edge of Glory is not just a worthy sequel but is also an outstanding second chapter in a series that comes highly recommended to you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Now in... Continue Reading →
Title: Revolutionary Temptation Author: Silvia Violet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 254 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: There’s mystery and intrigue, romance and realism, and I absolutely recommend this book. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: 1777 New York City The American colonists are fighting for their independence, but the battlefield is not the only place to wage... Continue Reading →
Hello! Welcome and thank you for joining us on another Genre Talk on The Novel Approach. Today we’re joined by DSP Publications author TJ Nichols who is here to talk about DSP Publication’s new release Warlock in Training. Let’s give TJ a warm welcome and learn a bit about Warlock in Training. Blurby Bits: Angus... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Mickie B. Ashling with us today on the Open Case blog tour, the final book in the Open trilogy from Dreamspinner Press. Enjoy this little tease from the book, and then be sure to check out the great giveaway below. Welcome, Mickie! Hi, all! Thanks for stopping by to... Continue Reading →
About the Book Author: Garrett Leigh eBook release: Jul 17, 2017 Print release: Jul 17, 2017 Page count: ~249 Type: Standalone Cover by: G.D. Leigh This title is part of the Porthkennack universe. Pre-Order Link: Riptide Publishing Blurb: Calum Hardy’s life has unravelled. Reeling from the betrayal of a man he once loved, he boards... Continue Reading →
Title: Rain and Whiskey (Stormy Weather: Book One) Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I enjoyed every moment of Rain and Whiskey and can’t wait to see what the future holds for Galen and Shane in Tropical Depression. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Galen Frost buys a house... Continue Reading →
Title: Tru Burn (Ember Peak: Book Two) Author: Edie Danford Publisher: Self-Published Length: 211 pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A slightly more angsty follow up to Tru Smoke, I loved the parts with Jones and Tru but became disenchanted with another character, entirely. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: As snow flies across Ember Peak, Jones... Continue Reading →
Title: The Chains of Their Sins (Taking Shield: Book Four) Author: Anna Butler Publisher: Glass Hat Press Length: 283 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: I don’t think I’ve ever cried as often or as much while reading a book as I did with this one. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Shield Captain Bennet arrives on the Gyrfalcon... Continue Reading →
I am currently sitting in my comfortable chair, counting down the hours until my beta-readers get back to me on my latest novel: Brash the Dragon Stars in: Brash the Dragon's First Adventure. And with a title like that, it may be a bit surprising to learn that this novel does, in fact, star a... Continue Reading →
I’m going to be an Englishman in New York…!! Well not really, I’ll be in California but I couldn’t resist the title. I’m a huge Sting fan and love this song. I’ve only been to the US once back in 1999. I did a whistle stop ten-day tour of New York, New Orleans, Kentucky and... Continue Reading →
Title: Commitment Ranch Author: BA Tortuga Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 6 hours and 20 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The narration is a standout. The story is crisp and fast paced. It feels like a much longer book than its length implies because the story is complete and the... Continue Reading →
Title: One Too Many (Mystic Tattoos: Book One) Author: Bailey Bradford Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages: 70 Pages Category: Paranormal, Romantic Comedy At a Glance: A sweet little read, it could have used just a bit more development, but on the whole, I found myself enjoying reading Casey and Ed find their HEA. Reviewed By: Lindsey... Continue Reading →
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