Where Fiction and Reality Meet
What kind of books did you inhale when you were a kid? I had an abiding love affair with horror—mostly centering on Stephen King and Peter Straub—with occasional sidetrips elsewhere (yes, I admit to hiding out with a friend and reading Flowers in the Attic). My real love, though, was fantasy. Tolkien, Le Guin, Beagle,... Continue Reading →
A five-part series wherein I examine the pitfalls—both real and imagined—and difficulties—both encountered or merely anticipated—to being a gay author in the 21st Century, and attempt to discuss how said pitfalls and difficulties can be used to our advantage, thereby employing the old adage "Making lemons into lemonade." (And, in advance of the inevitable inquiry,... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author Eli Easton to The Novel Approach today to chat a bit about herself and her latest novel, How to Wish Upon a Star, book three in the Howl at the Moon series. Thanks for dropping by to visit with us, Eli. Why don’t we start things off by... Continue Reading →
Title: The Infected Holiday Special Author: Andrea Speed Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 116 Pages At a Glance: One amazing boatload of Urban Fantasy wrapped around characters who have more personality in their little pixels than should be reasonable or possible. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Peek behind the curtain with Roan McKichan and the various... Continue Reading →
Title: The Second Son Author: John Inman Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 276 Pages At a Glance: Despite the pacing problems, the bones of this particular novel are good, and John Inman is, undeniably, a great storyteller. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: It’s an old, old story: a tale of the consequences of good and evil.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Wrong Man (Right and Wrong: Book Two) Author: Lane Hayes Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 1 minute At a Glance: The Wrong Man is fun and sweet, and it is nice to check in with the characters from book one if you have read or listened to... Continue Reading →
Lisa: Today we’re so pleased to welcome author Sean Kerr to TNA, on the tour for his new novel, Dead Camp. Welcome, Sean! Why don’t we start by having you tell us a little bit about yourself and the book? Sean: Hello! Well, I’m a 46-year-old gay man living in Cardiff, Wales, with my partner... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Anyta Sunday to TNA today on the tour for her latest novel, Locked. Enjoy Anyta's guest post, and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter giveaway below where you can enter for the chance to win a couple of great prizes (details to follow). Good luck! Why writing... Continue Reading →
Title: Stasis (Ennek Trilogy: Book One) Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 204 Pages At a Glance: If this introductory novel is anything to go by, the Ennek trilogy is ramping up to be an exciting and romantic series. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Praesidium is the most prosperous city-state in the world, due... Continue Reading →
Title: Cutting Edge (Pax Cymrica, the True History: Book Four) Authors: Ingela Bohm Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 255 Pages At a Glance: Two rockers reach a crossroads in their relationship and their music. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: After ten years of hard work, rock band Pax are enjoying a stable career, but not everyone rejoices... Continue Reading →
Title: Chasing The Chupacabra (Critter Catchers: Book Two) Author: Hank Edwards Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 170 Pages At a Glance: A fast paced continuation in a hilarious and fun paranormal series. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Business is tough for Critter Catchers, the animal control company owned by best friends Demetrius and Cody. Their... Continue Reading →
Buenos nachos! Kage Alan here and if there’s one thing I’m known for, it’s… Okay, there may be two things I’m known for because, well, I kill spiders. All spiders. Seriously, if there’s a spider inside the house, it will DIE. Ask any local arachnid. They’ll tell you about my reputation where their kind is... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author A.M. Leibowitz to TNA today to chat about their new novel, An Act of Devotion. Hi, A.M., thanks for being here with us today. Let’s start by having you tell us a little about yourself, your background, and your current book. A.M.: I’m an author and editor by... Continue Reading →
Title: Te Quiero (Falling for You: Book One) Author: Suki Fleet Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 55 Pages At a Glance: This one was short and sweet. The pacing was quick, and I would have especially liked to get to know Levi better, but I definitely enjoyed it! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: When Ally discovers dozens... Continue Reading →
Title: Sometimes Love Lasts Author: Jake Wells Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 246 Pages At a Glance: This book is a 5k, not a short jog around the lake. But it’s so worth the time. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: For Rone Forrester, life as a high school student is a roller coaster ride. Though he's... Continue Reading →
Today we're so pleased to welcome author Jake Wells to TNA, to tell us about his new book, Sometimes Love Lasts. Jake is donating all the royalties earned on the book to an organization that's near and dear to his heart. Please join us in giving him a warm welcome. To begin with, I would... Continue Reading →
Title: Learning to Love Author: Felice Stevens Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 228 Pages At a Glance: Highly recommended for those romantics who enjoy a story of perseverance and overcoming obstacles to find true love. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: After ten years away from home, bad boy caterer Gideon Marks has a lot to prove. Getting... Continue Reading →
Lisa: Please give a warm welcome to author Nicole Colville, joining us today to chat about her new book, Believing Blue, book three in the Manchester Ménage Collection. Thanks for joining us, Nicole. Why don’t we start by having you tell us five things we don’t know about you that you think we should? Nicole:... Continue Reading →
Title: Love Comes to Light (The Senses Series: Book Six) Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 206 Pages At a Glance: A sweet and emotional ending to a feelings-roller-coaster of a series. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Artist Arik Bosler is terrified he might have lost his creative gift in the accident that left... Continue Reading →
Title: Hector and Anatolius (Trojan Men: Book One) Author: Vanessa Mulberry Publisher: Brasyer Press Pages/Word Count: 98 Pages At a Glance: A sweet and angsty twist on the legend of Hector. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Hector has been a dutiful son and prince his whole life until his father orders him to marry. The Trojan... Continue Reading →
Title: Ace-High Royal Flush Author: Tinnean Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 64 Pages At a Glance: Ace-High Royal Flush is another solid spin-off story from the Spy vs. Spook series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Jefferson Sebring wined and dined, charmed and cajoled, and lured and seduced handsome men into his bed. However, he never wanted... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have Rick R. Reed joining us today to share an excerpt from the re-release of his novel Out on the Net: A Love Story in Blog Form. Enjoy! Out on the Net: A Love Story in Blog Form is all about a small-town young guy’s tentative steps toward self-acceptance and finding... Continue Reading →
Lisa: Please help us give a warm welcome to author Avon Gale today, on the tour for the third book in her Scoring Chances series, Power Play. We’re so pleased to have you here hanging out with us today, Avon, so let’s just jump right into the thick of it. Tell us what inspired you... Continue Reading →
About the Book Title: Gambling on Love (2nd Edition) Author: Jane Davitt Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 287 Pages Categories: Contemporary Romance, Drama Cover Artist: Jay Aheer Pre-Order Link: Riptide Publishing Release Date: September 19, 2016 Blurb: When Gary and Abe came out to each other in their final year of high school, a longstanding friendship... Continue Reading →
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