Lisa: We’re so pleased to have author Alan Semrow joining us today to introduce himself and chat about his memoir Ripe: Letters. Welcome to The Novel Approach, Alan! Why don’t we start off with an easy one: Tell us something about yourself that most people don’t know. Alan: I use my computer mouse upside down.... Continue Reading →
Review: The Architect & the Barista by Caraway Carter
Title: The Architect & the Barista Series: The May/December Promenade: Book Two Author: Caraway Carter Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 278 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Architect & the Barista had some really good moments. The storyline was exciting and suspenseful, and the romance was realistic and sweet. However, for me, the novel just... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: On Davis Row by N.R. Walker ~ Narrated by Joel Leslie
Title: On Davis Row Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 11 hours and 29 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: On Davis Row tells a beautiful story of love, hope and the power of being seen for who you are. The sense of intimacy in the narrative builds slowly, a sense... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: Green Death by Madeleine Ribbon
We're so pleased to have author Madeleine Ribbon with us today to celebrate the release of her latest release, the Sci-Fi/Distopian novel Green Death. Madeleine is here to answer the question "Why Dystopian?", and there's also a giveaway so be sure to check out those details at the end. Welcome, Madeleine! Thank you for having... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: Redeeming the Stepbrother by Andrew Grey ~ Narrated by Jack Wesley
Title: Redeeming the Stepbrother Series: Tales from St. Giles: Book Two Author: Andrew Grey Narrator: Jack Wesley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 57 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, I had an enjoyable experience listening to this fairytale story by Andrew Grey. I recommend this story to all those who love... Continue Reading →
Review: Gargoyle by J. Scott Coatsworth
Title: Gargoyle Author: J. Scott Coatsworth Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 1700 words/short story Category: Horror At a Glance: For being a short story, I thought J. Scott Coatsworth gave a good portrayal of the characters. It's a creepy, quick and easy read that leaves us with a lesson to be learned. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Review: Phin’s Christmas by Bonnie Dee
Title: Phin’s Christmas Author: Bonnie Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 102 Pages Category: Holiday, Historical At a Glance: There is a cup of cheer and then some to celebrate in Phin’s Christmas. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Doubt invades a fairy-tale holiday. Excited to celebrate his first Christmas with his true love, Phin Abernathy searches for the... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Cover Reveal and Giveaway: Christmas Prince by RJ Scott
Welcome to the Exclusive Cover Reveal of RJ Scott's holiday romance, Christmas Prince, a story in the Christmas Angel Series with fellow authors Eli Easton, Kim Fielding, Jordan L. Hawk, L.A. Witt, N.R. Walker, and Anyta Sunday. RJ is also offering one lucky reader the chance to win an eBook from her backlist, so be... Continue Reading →
Review: Grilled Cheese and Goblins: Adventures of a Supernatural Food Inspector by Nicole Kimberling
Title: Grilled Cheese and Goblins: Adventures of a Supernatural Food Inspector Author: Nicole Kimberling Publisher: Blind Eye Books Length: 220 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is a delightful body of work and good lord, it is hilarious. I highly recommend it to you! Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Vampire Hunter. Leprechaun Fighter. Food... Continue Reading →
Review: The Rising Tide by J. Scott Coatsworth
Title: The Rising Tide Series: Liminal Sky: Book Two Author: J. Scott Coatsworth Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 380 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: Between the imaginative and expansive world-building and the hopefulness imbued and exemplified by the protagonists, The Rising Tide a good read. Reviewed By: Jovan Blurb: Earth is dead. Five years later,... Continue Reading →
Review: Green Death by Madeleine Ribbon
Title: Green Death Author: Madeleine Ribbon Publisher: Self-Published Length: 394 Pages Category: Alt U/Dystpoian At a Glance: Green Death is fast paced and smart, the tension and trials are complemented by the intrigue and betrayal, and the sharp dialogue adds to everything that worked for me in this book along with the premise, the desire... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Excerpt and Giveaway: The Rising Tide by J. Scott Coatsworth
We're so pleased to have author J. Scott Coatsworth joining us today on the tour for his latest release, The Rising Tide, book two in the Liminal Sky series from DSP Publications. We've got an exclusive snippet from the book to share with you today, and there's also a giveaway so be sure to check... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Cover Reveal and Excerpt: Chasing Forever by Kelly Jensen
Welcome to the Exclusive Cover Reveal of Kelly Jensen's Chasing Forever, book three in her This Time Forever series, coming December 10th from Riptide Publishing! About the Book Old wounds, new directions, and a forever worth chasing. Malcolm Montgomery was a history teacher and track coach until an accident left him with two broken legs.... Continue Reading →
Review: What It Takes by Jude Sierra
Title: What It Takes Author: Jude Sierra Publisher: Interlude Press Length: 274 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: What It Takes is heartbreaking at times. But, it’s beautifully heartbreaking. It’s a gorgeous story filled with lots of angst, yes, but also filled with hope, and friendship, and love. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Moments after Milo... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: Bone to Pick by TA Moore ~ Narrated by Michael Fell
Title: Bone to Pick Author: TA Moore Narrator: Michael Fell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I could listen to Michael Fell weave a story all day long. Dialogue portions aside, his voice embodied the emotional range the author was going for in every prose passage. Reviewed By: Sammy... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: BFF by K.C. Wells ~ Narrated by Michael Mola
Title: BFF Author: K.C. Wells Narrator: Michael Mola Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 31 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: BFF is a sweet, funny, and touching tale that Michael Mola brings vividly to life. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: I’m about to do something huge, and it could change...everything. I met Matt... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: A Summer Soundtrack to Falling in Love by Arden Powell
We're so pleased to have author Arden Powell dropping in today on the tour for their new novel, A Summer Soundtrack for Falling in Love. They're chatting about the origin of the story with us, and there's also a giveaway so be sure to check out those details at the end. Welcome, Arden! The Origins... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Cover Reveal and Excerpt: Christmas Lane by Amy Aislin
Welcome to the Exclusive Cover Reveal of Christmas Lane by Amy Aislin, book one in the Lighthouse Bay series, coming soon! About the Book Title: Christmas Lane Author: Amy Aislin Series: Lighthouse Bay: Book One Publisher: Self-Published Release Date (Print & Ebook): November 29, 2018 Length (Print & Ebook): approx. 65,000 words Genre: m/m contemporary... Continue Reading →
Review: Best Love by Lily Morton
Title: Best Love Author: Lily Morton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 64 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I would have happily read twice as many pages of Sage and Noah’s story. I wanted more. More depth. More backstory. I really just wanted to connect just a bit more than I did. I supposed that’s not... Continue Reading →
Review: The Stark Divide by J. Scott Coatsworth
Title: The Stark Divide Series: Liminal Sky: Book One Author: J. Scott Coatsworth Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 284 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: What I liked most about The Stark Divide is how it incorporated the ship-mind into the story. I really enjoyed this inclusive, fast-paced read and can’t wait to see what happens... Continue Reading →
Review: In the Pines by Laura Lascarso
Title: In the Pines Series: Charlie Schiffer Mysteries: Book One Author: Laura Lascarso Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: New Adult, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I was totally entertained by this page-turner mystery. Laura Lascarso has created a well-written, intriguing, suspenseful, dark YA murder mystery, and it’s just a tad gory too. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: The Fruit of the Poisonous Tree by Selina Kray
Happy Halloween! We're so pleased to have author Selina Kray with us today to celebrate the release of the second book in the Stoker & Bash series, The Fruit of the Poisonous Tree. She's here today to chat about her fascination with cults, and there's also a giveaway so be sure to check out those... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Cover Reveal: Not Dead Yet by Jenn Burke
Welcome to the Exclusive Cover Reveal of Jenn Burke's Not Dead Yet, coming February 4, 2019, from Carina Press! About the Book Dying isn’t what it used to be. Wes Cooper was dead. Then he wasn’t—though he’s not exactly alive, either. As an immortal not-ghost, he can transition between this world and the otherplane, which... Continue Reading →
Review: Trex or Treat by Tara Lain
Title: Trex or Treat Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 34 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Trex or Treat is short, it’s heartwarming, it’s sexy, and I totally enjoyed it. Happy Halloween! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Josh Harris is all dad all the time. A busy college professor and devoted single... Continue Reading →

