“Dumb Jock: The Musical” Both Hits And Misses The Mark

"One thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about.” ― Haruki Murakami Summary: Evan Drake is the captain of the basketball team, and an active member of his High School drama club. Though coming to terms slowly with... Continue Reading →

Please Welcome Marguerite Labbe To The Joyful Approach Celebration! And Don't Forget To Check Out The Goods!

Make Me Whole – Myths and Self-Fulfilling Prophecies I’ve loved mythology ever since I was a little girl. The tales of gods and goddess were right up there with tales of dragons and fantasy worlds, the myths may have even ranked higher because the tales were such a pivotal part of some cultures. They were... Continue Reading →

Please Welcome Marguerite Labbe To The Joyful Approach Celebration! And Don’t Forget To Check Out The Goods!

Make Me Whole – Myths and Self-Fulfilling Prophecies I’ve loved mythology ever since I was a little girl. The tales of gods and goddess were right up there with tales of dragons and fantasy worlds, the myths may have even ranked higher because the tales were such a pivotal part of some cultures. They were... Continue Reading →

Love Gets A Second Chance To “Spark” And Catch Fire

“Why are you trying so hard to fit in when you were born to stand out?” ― Ian Wallace It takes two tries for our couple, Kevin and Hugo, to figure things out. When these two meet they became fast friends and eventually lovers, though they had to keep it a secret back in high... Continue Reading →

Love Gets A Second Chance To "Spark" And Catch Fire

“Why are you trying so hard to fit in when you were born to stand out?” ― Ian Wallace It takes two tries for our couple, Kevin and Hugo, to figure things out. When these two meet they became fast friends and eventually lovers, though they had to keep it a secret back in high... Continue Reading →

In Which Dropping “The L Bomb” Causes Some Major Fallout

What goes around comes around. That's how it works. Sooner or later the universe will serve you the revenge that you deserve.” ― Jessica Brody BLURB: Gil Donigan has made a career of treating the word “love” like something from an NFL playbook. Then he meets Devon Drake, and for the first time says “I... Continue Reading →

In Which Dropping "The L Bomb" Causes Some Major Fallout

What goes around comes around. That's how it works. Sooner or later the universe will serve you the revenge that you deserve.” ― Jessica Brody BLURB: Gil Donigan has made a career of treating the word “love” like something from an NFL playbook. Then he meets Devon Drake, and for the first time says “I... Continue Reading →

"Released" Offers Hope For Countless HEAs

“How does one know if she has forgiven? You tend to feel sorrow over the circumstance instead of rage, you tend to feel sorry for the person rather than angry with him. You tend to have nothing left to say about it all.” -- Clarissa Pinkola Estes Having read all three of the books in... Continue Reading →

“Released” Offers Hope For Countless HEAs

“How does one know if she has forgiven? You tend to feel sorrow over the circumstance instead of rage, you tend to feel sorry for the person rather than angry with him. You tend to have nothing left to say about it all.” -- Clarissa Pinkola Estes Having read all three of the books in... Continue Reading →

J Tullos Hennig Has Taken A Break From Writing To Stop In For A Chat. She’s Also Brought Gifts!

TNA: Hi, J, 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, odds and ends, things that make you, you. JTH: Well, first I want to thank you for having me on your blog; you are a gracious... Continue Reading →

J Tullos Hennig Has Taken A Break From Writing To Stop In For A Chat. She's Also Brought Gifts!

TNA: Hi, J, 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, odds and ends, things that make you, you. JTH: Well, first I want to thank you for having me on your blog; you are a gracious... Continue Reading →

J Tullos Hennig’s “Shirewode” Is Nothing Less Than Perfection

“Love is the burning point of life, and since all life is sorrowful, so is love. The stronger the love, the more the pain. Love itself is pain, you might say—the pain of being truly alive.” ― Joseph Campbell I love when the books I read come to life in my imagination, not in a... Continue Reading →

J Tullos Hennig's "Shirewode" Is Nothing Less Than Perfection

“Love is the burning point of life, and since all life is sorrowful, so is love. The stronger the love, the more the pain. Love itself is pain, you might say—the pain of being truly alive.” ― Joseph Campbell I love when the books I read come to life in my imagination, not in a... Continue Reading →

This Is A “Duet” That Will Tug At Your Heartstrings

“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent.” ― Victor Hugo Let me begin with the fact that I'm not really a big fan of historicals, but have enjoyed other works by Eden Winters, so with trepidation, decided to give Duet a try. I figured I'd know within... Continue Reading →

This Is A "Duet" That Will Tug At Your Heartstrings

“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent.” ― Victor Hugo Let me begin with the fact that I'm not really a big fan of historicals, but have enjoyed other works by Eden Winters, so with trepidation, decided to give Duet a try. I figured I'd know within... Continue Reading →

Let Yourself Get Carried Away By “Wayward Grace”

"Where there is a sea there are pirates." – Greek Proverb If you’re looking for some swashbuckling steampunk adventure, look no further than Eon de Beaumont’s Wayward Grace, a story that takes readers on a nautical journey on the high seas and on into the sky, through ingenuity and the sheer determination of a captain... Continue Reading →

Let Yourself Get Carried Away By "Wayward Grace"

"Where there is a sea there are pirates." – Greek Proverb If you’re looking for some swashbuckling steampunk adventure, look no further than Eon de Beaumont’s Wayward Grace, a story that takes readers on a nautical journey on the high seas and on into the sky, through ingenuity and the sheer determination of a captain... Continue Reading →

“Ride the Wind” Is A Story Of Firsts

“If someone's life is not enriched by their time with you, then you're not doing something right.” ― Osayi Osar-Emokpae Alex Durant was a seventeen year old runaway when he was taken in by Augie, his not so wonderful boss. He has spent six years now working in Augie's motorcycle shop and has become an... Continue Reading →

"Ride the Wind" Is A Story Of Firsts

“If someone's life is not enriched by their time with you, then you're not doing something right.” ― Osayi Osar-Emokpae Alex Durant was a seventeen year old runaway when he was taken in by Augie, his not so wonderful boss. He has spent six years now working in Augie's motorcycle shop and has become an... Continue Reading →

Let The Men Of Myth Take You To The “Submerging Inferno”

“There is no getting away from the past or from one’s destiny.” ― Laxmi Hariharan Where to begin?? Let me start off with saying that I loved this book!!! I am very picky when it comes to fantasy books. I do enjoy a story set in different worlds but I think my favorite would be... Continue Reading →

Let The Men Of Myth Take You To The "Submerging Inferno"

“There is no getting away from the past or from one’s destiny.” ― Laxmi Hariharan Where to begin?? Let me start off with saying that I loved this book!!! I am very picky when it comes to fantasy books. I do enjoy a story set in different worlds but I think my favorite would be... Continue Reading →

Cardeno C.’s In The House! And There’s A Giveaway!!

TNA: Hi, Cardeno C., 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, odds and ends things that make you, you. CC: Hi, Lisa. Thanks so much for having me. A little bit about myself, let’s see …... Continue Reading →

Cardeno C.'s In The House! And There's A Giveaway!!

TNA: Hi, Cardeno C., 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, odds and ends things that make you, you. CC: Hi, Lisa. Thanks so much for having me. A little bit about myself, let’s see …... Continue Reading →

“A Heart Without Borders” Means Taking Chances And Asking, “What If?”

“You see, the what ifs are as boundless as the stars.” ― Sally Gardner Dr. Wes Gordon suffered an enormous loss and after barely existing for months afterward, he decides to go to Haiti and volunteer his services as a physician. With every child he saves and every smile he gets, Wes is one step... Continue Reading →

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