Is there a word for that moment when two parties are so equally shocked to see each other, given the circumstances, that all they can do is stare at each other, open mouthed?” ― August Westman Title: Wood, Screws, & Nails Author: Piper Vaughn & Kade Boehme Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 176 Pages Rating:... Continue Reading →
Piper Vaugh and Kade Boehme's "Wood, Screws, & Nails" Builds A Little Secret Into A Big Reveal – Reviewed by Jackie
Is there a word for that moment when two parties are so equally shocked to see each other, given the circumstances, that all they can do is stare at each other, open mouthed?” ― August Westman Title: Wood, Screws, & Nails Author: Piper Vaughn & Kade Boehme Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 176 Pages Rating:... Continue Reading →
Who’s “The Next”? Rafe Haze Is And He’s Giving Away A Book
Rafe Haze here, rapping on my debut novel, The Next, hitting the public April 23rd. Those who’ve read The Next thus far have dubbed it “the gay Rear Window,” and they’re spot on. A man who is stuck in his Manhattan apartment gets to looking out his window and thinks he’s identified a gruesome crime... Continue Reading →
Who's "The Next"? Rafe Haze Is And He's Giving Away A Book
Rafe Haze here, rapping on my debut novel, The Next, hitting the public April 23rd. Those who’ve read The Next thus far have dubbed it “the gay Rear Window,” and they’re spot on. A man who is stuck in his Manhattan apartment gets to looking out his window and thinks he’s identified a gruesome crime... Continue Reading →
Piper Vaughn and Kade Boehme Bring The “Wood, Screws & Nails” Blog Tour To TNA Today, With A Giveaway
TNA: The Novel Approach is positively giddy to welcome Piper Vaughn and Kade Boehme today on their Wood, Screws & Nails Blog Tour. They’ve both agreed to answer a few questions for us, so we’ll get right to it. How long was this collaboration in the works? What made you guys decide that you needed... Continue Reading →
Piper Vaughn and Kade Boehme Bring The "Wood, Screws & Nails" Blog Tour To TNA Today, With A Giveaway
TNA: The Novel Approach is positively giddy to welcome Piper Vaughn and Kade Boehme today on their Wood, Screws & Nails Blog Tour. They’ve both agreed to answer a few questions for us, so we’ll get right to it. How long was this collaboration in the works? What made you guys decide that you needed... Continue Reading →
Cliches We Use Incorrectly – A Guest Article By Brita Addams
You have to love Sean Bean and since I do, here he is. No other reason really. :) I love words and I also love clichés. They have become clichés for a reason, and I embrace them fully. I do use them sparingly in my writing, depending upon the period I’m writing about. On occasion,... Continue Reading →
Waiting For Rain by Susan Mac Nicol Teaches Us To Look Beyond Our Fears And Find Love.
”Love is everything it's cracked up to be…It really is worth fighting for, being brave for, risking everything for.” - Erica Jong Title: Waiting For Rain Author: Susan Mac Nicol Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 280 Pages Rating: 2.5 Stars Blurb: The village of Stamford, the quintessential chocolate box English scene, seemed an impossible dream... Continue Reading →
Riley Hart's "Stay (Blackcreek: Book Two)" Is One Great Story
“Running away was easy; not knowing what to do next was the hard part.” ― Glenda Millard Title: Stay (Blackcreek #2) Author: Riley Hart Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 212 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Wes Jensen just lost the sister who raised him, and gained custody of his niece. The last thing he needs to... Continue Reading →
Riley Hart’s “Stay (Blackcreek: Book Two)” Is One Great Story
“Running away was easy; not knowing what to do next was the hard part.” ― Glenda Millard Title: Stay (Blackcreek #2) Author: Riley Hart Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 212 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Wes Jensen just lost the sister who raised him, and gained custody of his niece. The last thing he needs to... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach Interviews Author Riley Hart On Her "Stay (Blackcreek: Book Two) Blog Tour – And There's A Giveaway!
TNA: Hi, Riley, thanks so much for being here with us today. Why don’t we start out by having you tell us a little bit about yourself: hobbies, interests, things we might not know about you but should? Riley: Hello. Thanks for having me. I’m obsessed with all things book related. I’m almost always reading... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach Interviews Author Riley Hart On Her “Stay (Blackcreek: Book Two) Blog Tour – And There’s A Giveaway!
TNA: Hi, Riley, thanks so much for being here with us today. Why don’t we start out by having you tell us a little bit about yourself: hobbies, interests, things we might not know about you but should? Riley: Hello. Thanks for having me. I’m obsessed with all things book related. I’m almost always reading... Continue Reading →
Cover Reveal And Giveaway: “Secrets of Neverwood: The Lost Year” by Libby Drew
Secrets of Neverwood is a new M/M contemporary romance anthology by Libby Drew, Diana Copland, and G.B. Lindsey, available from Carina Press June 30th, 2014. Blurb: Three foster brothers are called home to Neverwood, the stately Pacific Northwest mansion of their youth. They have nothing in common but a promise to Audrey, the woman they... Continue Reading →
Cindy Sutherland’s “Wrapped Up in Chains” Is A Story Of Obsession – Reviewed by Jackie
“I wanted to see you again, touch you, know who you were, see if I would find you identical with the ideal image of you which had remained with me and perhaps shatter my dream with the aid of reality.” – Victor Hugo Title: Wrapped Up in Chains Author: Cindy Sutherland Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word... Continue Reading →
Cindy Sutherland's "Wrapped Up in Chains" Is A Story Of Obsession – Reviewed by Jackie
“I wanted to see you again, touch you, know who you were, see if I would find you identical with the ideal image of you which had remained with me and perhaps shatter my dream with the aid of reality.” – Victor Hugo Title: Wrapped Up in Chains Author: Cindy Sutherland Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word... Continue Reading →
Love Is Brewing In Andy Dunn’s “Kitchen Witch” – Reviewed by BJ
Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and caldron bubble.” ― William Shakespeare Title: Kitchen Witch Author: Andy Dunn Publisher: Musa Publishing Pages/Word Count: 34000 Words Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: After a failed move to California, Oz returns home to Minnesota. He gets a job at a witchery shop owned by his ex Rhys, with... Continue Reading →
Love Is Brewing In Andy Dunn's "Kitchen Witch" – Reviewed by BJ
Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and caldron bubble.” ― William Shakespeare Title: Kitchen Witch Author: Andy Dunn Publisher: Musa Publishing Pages/Word Count: 34000 Words Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: After a failed move to California, Oz returns home to Minnesota. He gets a job at a witchery shop owned by his ex Rhys, with... Continue Reading →
It’s A GRL Countdown Celebration Day! Jacob Z. Flores Talks About His Newest Book “When Love Comes to Town”, And There’s A Giveaway
Hi, everyone. My name is Jacob Z. Flores, and I’m thrilled to be back here at The Novel Approach. I just love Lisa, Jackie, Tina Marie, Lynn, and all the other reviewers here. They’ve all been so nice to me throughout the years. You really couldn’t ask for a better bunch of people! What will... Continue Reading →
It's A GRL Countdown Celebration Day! Jacob Z. Flores Talks About His Newest Book "When Love Comes to Town", And There's A Giveaway
Hi, everyone. My name is Jacob Z. Flores, and I’m thrilled to be back here at The Novel Approach. I just love Lisa, Jackie, Tina Marie, Lynn, and all the other reviewers here. They’ve all been so nice to me throughout the years. You really couldn’t ask for a better bunch of people! What will... Continue Reading →
The Vampire’s Perfect Match – A Guest Post And Giveaway From Saloni Quinby
Vampires are one of my favorite types of heroes in paranormal romance. I love their strength and their exotic beauty. Like every romance hero, the vampire needs to find the person who changes or enhances his life, but what kind of partner works best with him? His choices are a human, a vampire or another... Continue Reading →
The Vampire's Perfect Match – A Guest Post And Giveaway From Saloni Quinby
Vampires are one of my favorite types of heroes in paranormal romance. I love their strength and their exotic beauty. Like every romance hero, the vampire needs to find the person who changes or enhances his life, but what kind of partner works best with him? His choices are a human, a vampire or another... Continue Reading →
Eden Winters' "Coffee Shops and Condoms" – Part of The Real Story Safe Sex Project – Reviewed by Kim
“No glove, no love.” ― Lauren Oliver Title: Coffee Shops and Condoms Author: Eden Winters Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 7600 Words Rating: 4.5 Stars Blurb: Two teenaged boys, an unlimited supply of condoms, and too much time on their hands. What could possibly go wrong? *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Review: I consider Eden Winters one of my favorite... Continue Reading →
Eden Winters’ “Coffee Shops and Condoms” – Part of The Real Story Safe Sex Project – Reviewed by Kim
“No glove, no love.” ― Lauren Oliver Title: Coffee Shops and Condoms Author: Eden Winters Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 7600 Words Rating: 4.5 Stars Blurb: Two teenaged boys, an unlimited supply of condoms, and too much time on their hands. What could possibly go wrong? *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Review: I consider Eden Winters one of my favorite... Continue Reading →
Here's A Sneak Peek At The Coming Week
Hi, everyone, I hope you've all had a great week. It was a busy and fun-filled weekend at RainbowCon, having the opportunity to meet some new-to-me authors and participating on some great panels, where the conversation was always interesting and informative. Next stop: GayRomLit in Chicago! Here's what's on tap for the week ahead. Monday... Continue Reading →

