Where Fiction and Reality Meet
“That’s why they call them crushes. If they were easy, they’d call ‘em something else.”-- John Hughes Title: Turning 16 (Turning 16, #1) Author: Perie Wolford Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 192 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Sam never liked his birthdays because not a single one of them was happy... When he turned 1, he... Continue Reading →
“That’s why they call them crushes. If they were easy, they’d call ‘em something else.”-- John Hughes Title: Turning 16 (Turning 16, #1) Author: Perie Wolford Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 192 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Sam never liked his birthdays because not a single one of them was happy... When he turned 1, he... Continue Reading →
“Mates such as they must stand by one another.” ― Mary Grant Bruce Title: Brian’s Mate Author: Hollis Shiloh Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 158 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Brian is the alpha of the least impressive pack of wolves at the whole Moon Ceremony. When a human is discovered uninvited in their midst,... Continue Reading →
“Mates such as they must stand by one another.” ― Mary Grant Bruce Title: Brian’s Mate Author: Hollis Shiloh Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 158 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Brian is the alpha of the least impressive pack of wolves at the whole Moon Ceremony. When a human is discovered uninvited in their midst,... Continue Reading →
“Monsters are very real. But they're not just creatures. Monsters are everywhere. They're people. They're nightmares...They are the things that we harbor within ourselves.” ― C. Robert Cargill Title: Spencer (Survivor Stories #3) Author: JP Barnaby Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 216 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: It’s been nearly five years since Aaron woke... Continue Reading →
“Monsters are very real. But they're not just creatures. Monsters are everywhere. They're people. They're nightmares...They are the things that we harbor within ourselves.” ― C. Robert Cargill Title: Spencer (Survivor Stories #3) Author: JP Barnaby Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 216 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: It’s been nearly five years since Aaron woke... Continue Reading →
Thank you, Lisa, for having me here! In one month I’ll be in America at Rainbow Con. I booked to go at the start of 2013 so I can’t quite believe it’s arrived. It’s been a hell of a year and I’m really looking forward to this as a chance to let my hair down.... Continue Reading →
Thank you, Lisa, for having me here! In one month I’ll be in America at Rainbow Con. I booked to go at the start of 2013 so I can’t quite believe it’s arrived. It’s been a hell of a year and I’m really looking forward to this as a chance to let my hair down.... Continue Reading →
“If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - forever.” ― George Orwell, 1984 Title: King of Dublin Author: Lisa Henry and Heidi Belleau Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 382 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Twenty years after a deadly pandemic ravaged the world, Darragh Fergus Anluan... Continue Reading →
“If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - forever.” ― George Orwell, 1984 Title: King of Dublin Author: Lisa Henry and Heidi Belleau Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 382 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Twenty years after a deadly pandemic ravaged the world, Darragh Fergus Anluan... Continue Reading →
In chapter eight of Basketball Jones there's a lot of characters that demand to be discussed. They make me feel so many feelings that thoughts spurt from my brain like gushing floods of water. This, in turn, causes me to relive memories I never thought that I would ever experience again, and even get political... Continue Reading →
In chapter eight of Basketball Jones there's a lot of characters that demand to be discussed. They make me feel so many feelings that thoughts spurt from my brain like gushing floods of water. This, in turn, causes me to relive memories I never thought that I would ever experience again, and even get political... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach is thrilled to have Hayden Thorne back with us today to celebrate her Young Adult masterpiece, Renfred's Masquerade, a book that made my choice for best young adult book of 2011. It's a gorgeous bit of storytelling, and Hayden has decided it's time to introduce you to Nicola, the hero of this... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach is thrilled to have Hayden Thorne back with us today to celebrate her Young Adult masterpiece, Renfred's Masquerade, a book that made my choice for best young adult book of 2011. It's a gorgeous bit of storytelling, and Hayden has decided it's time to introduce you to Nicola, the hero of this... Continue Reading →
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” ― Stephen King Title: Renfred’s Masquerade Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Queerteen Press Pages/Word Count: 238 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Young Nicola Gregori has always wanted to follow in the footsteps of his father, a brilliant clock-maker who’s famous for his wild, fantastical designs. But his father instead sends... Continue Reading →
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” ― Stephen King Title: Renfred’s Masquerade Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Queerteen Press Pages/Word Count: 238 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Young Nicola Gregori has always wanted to follow in the footsteps of his father, a brilliant clock-maker who’s famous for his wild, fantastical designs. But his father instead sends... Continue Reading →
“Sometimes, the best way to help someone is just to be near them.” ― Veronica Roth Title: Dr. Feelgood Author: Anthology Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Whether they’re paramedics, nurses, therapists, doctors, or even actors who play them on TV, the men in the medical profession must contend with job stress... Continue Reading →
“Sometimes, the best way to help someone is just to be near them.” ― Veronica Roth Title: Dr. Feelgood Author: Anthology Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Whether they’re paramedics, nurses, therapists, doctors, or even actors who play them on TV, the men in the medical profession must contend with job stress... Continue Reading →
“Heroes make us smile because they not only rescue us outwardly, but inwardly too.” ― Richelle E. Goodrich Title: Rescuing Jack Author: Caitlin Ricci Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Werewolves are real. Marius enjoys the irony that everyone calls him a dog whisperer, not just because he’s a werewolf,... Continue Reading →
“Heroes make us smile because they not only rescue us outwardly, but inwardly too.” ― Richelle E. Goodrich Title: Rescuing Jack Author: Caitlin Ricci Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Werewolves are real. Marius enjoys the irony that everyone calls him a dog whisperer, not just because he’s a werewolf,... Continue Reading →
See that question? Repeat it three hundred thousand sixty four times (an exact number) over three years, and you’ll have an idea how often I’ve heard it since I began publishing in December 2010. And I’m not the only female M/M romance author who gets this question. A very informal Facebook poll concludes that most... Continue Reading →
“Because there’s nothing sexier than a bad boy on the right side of the law.” – Rhys Ford Title: Free Falling Author: SE Jakes Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 149 Pages Rating: 4.25 Stars Blurb: Sometimes falling in love is the most dangerous thing of all. Blue is a thief who lives for adrenaline and... Continue Reading →
“Because there’s nothing sexier than a bad boy on the right side of the law.” – Rhys Ford Title: Free Falling Author: SE Jakes Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 149 Pages Rating: 4.25 Stars Blurb: Sometimes falling in love is the most dangerous thing of all. Blue is a thief who lives for adrenaline and... Continue Reading →
“The gods play no favorites.” ― Charles Bukowski Title: Pray the Gay Away (A Southern Thing #1) Author: Sara York Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 314 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Star football player, Jack Miller, had it all. The perfect family, looks, girls hanging on his every word, and the respect of most people in... Continue Reading →
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