Hi, everyone, and welcome back to anyone who’s popped in today to see what we’ve got in store for the week ahead! If you missed my announcement on RJ Scott’s blog about the Virtual Gift Basket Giveaways we’ve got coming up at the end of the month and into the first week of October, I’ll... Continue Reading →
Love and Loss and Redemption Weave Their Way Through Hayden Thorne’s “The Glass Minstrel”
"And there the craftsman sat in the deepening shadows of his workshop, ignoring the candles that burned themselves out till he was finally enveloped by the night, his thin figure bent over his worktable and the little minstrel." -- Hayden Thorne Title: The Glass Minstrel Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Queerteen Press Pages/Word Count: 216 Pages... Continue Reading →
Love and Loss and Redemption Weave Their Way Through Hayden Thorne's "The Glass Minstrel"
"And there the craftsman sat in the deepening shadows of his workshop, ignoring the candles that burned themselves out till he was finally enveloped by the night, his thin figure bent over his worktable and the little minstrel." -- Hayden Thorne Title: The Glass Minstrel Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Queerteen Press Pages/Word Count: 216 Pages... Continue Reading →
There's Magic and Danger In A. Catherine Noon and Rachel Wilder's "Sealed by Fire"
Title: Sealed by Fire Author: A. Catherine Noon and Rachel Wilder Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 269 Pages Rating: 3.5 Stars Blurb: Vanya is a sorcerer’s apprentice who finally achieves his goal, initiation as a sorcerer – only to find that he, himself, is the intended sacrifice in their ritual. When the ritual goes wrong,... Continue Reading →
There’s Magic and Danger In A. Catherine Noon and Rachel Wilder’s “Sealed by Fire”
Title: Sealed by Fire Author: A. Catherine Noon and Rachel Wilder Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 269 Pages Rating: 3.5 Stars Blurb: Vanya is a sorcerer’s apprentice who finally achieves his goal, initiation as a sorcerer – only to find that he, himself, is the intended sacrifice in their ritual. When the ritual goes wrong,... Continue Reading →
It’s A May/December Romance At The Heart of Mari Evans’ “Trusting Love”
Title: Trusting Love Author: Mari Evans Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages Rating: 2.5 Stars Blurb: Laurie Stallon isn’t like other high schoolers. After suffering years of abuse at his father’s hands, he now lives in a foster care facility and finds solace volunteering at the local animal shelter. Laurie’s had to grow up... Continue Reading →
It's A May/December Romance At The Heart of Mari Evans' "Trusting Love"
Title: Trusting Love Author: Mari Evans Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages Rating: 2.5 Stars Blurb: Laurie Stallon isn’t like other high schoolers. After suffering years of abuse at his father’s hands, he now lives in a foster care facility and finds solace volunteering at the local animal shelter. Laurie’s had to grow up... Continue Reading →
Two Men Share A History, Over And Over Again, In GL Roberts' "A Bell for Andy"
Title: A Bell for Andy Author: GL Roberts Publisher: Seventh Window Publications Pages/Word Count: 173 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Brian Gallagher and Andy McGrath grew up in the south end of Boston in the 1950s. They went to the same catholic school, had the same interest in Ireland, had both been hospitalized for Scarlet... Continue Reading →
Two Men Share A History, Over And Over Again, In GL Roberts’ “A Bell for Andy”
Title: A Bell for Andy Author: GL Roberts Publisher: Seventh Window Publications Pages/Word Count: 173 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Brian Gallagher and Andy McGrath grew up in the south end of Boston in the 1950s. They went to the same catholic school, had the same interest in Ireland, had both been hospitalized for Scarlet... Continue Reading →
There's A Little Animal Attraction In Felice Stevens' "Rescued"
Title: Rescued Author: Felice Stevens Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 212 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Ryder Daniels has spent the last year recovering from rejection: his parents couldn’t accept his sexuality and his lover chose drugs over his love. The only bright lights in his life are his younger brother and his rescued pit... Continue Reading →
There’s A Little Animal Attraction In Felice Stevens’ “Rescued”
Title: Rescued Author: Felice Stevens Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 212 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Ryder Daniels has spent the last year recovering from rejection: his parents couldn’t accept his sexuality and his lover chose drugs over his love. The only bright lights in his life are his younger brother and his rescued pit... Continue Reading →
GRL Countdown Celebration Guest Post: Writing the Graphic Way by Zathyn Priest
In less than two months - if my poor mathematical skills are correct - I'll be in Chicago for my first GRL. I thought I'd be feeling anxious by this stage but, aside from a morbid fear of flying, I'm more excited than nervous. To be able to finally meet friends in person, and have... Continue Reading →
Two Men Have Obstacles To Overcome In AKM Miles’ “Put Me in a Book”
Title: Put Me in a BookAuthor: AKM MilesPublisher: MLR PressPages/Word Count: 191 PagesRating: 2.5 StarsBlurb: Brandon Reese thinks there are too many big reasons why he and Rhine Walken can't have anything other than a friendship, but Rhine thinks differently.Brandon Reese isn't ugly, but he thinks he is. He knows he looks better now that... Continue Reading →
Two Men Have Obstacles To Overcome In AKM Miles' "Put Me in a Book"
Title: Put Me in a BookAuthor: AKM MilesPublisher: MLR PressPages/Word Count: 191 PagesRating: 2.5 StarsBlurb: Brandon Reese thinks there are too many big reasons why he and Rhine Walken can't have anything other than a friendship, but Rhine thinks differently.Brandon Reese isn't ugly, but he thinks he is. He knows he looks better now that... Continue Reading →
Ellis Carrington's "Stripped Away" Reveals The Inner Heart
Title: Stripped Away (Stripped Clean #2) Author: Ellis Carrington Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 250 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: HE DOESN'T RECOGNIZE HIMSELF David Moorehouse has spent his life hiding behind masks. Nice guy. Best friend. Reverend's kid. After finding his father dead on the floor, he's been stripped of his job at the family... Continue Reading →
Ellis Carrington’s “Stripped Away” Reveals The Inner Heart
Title: Stripped Away (Stripped Clean #2) Author: Ellis Carrington Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 250 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: HE DOESN'T RECOGNIZE HIMSELF David Moorehouse has spent his life hiding behind masks. Nice guy. Best friend. Reverend's kid. After finding his father dead on the floor, he's been stripped of his job at the family... Continue Reading →
“Hard Act to Follow” Playlist: Time Is Running Out by Muse – Guest Post by Kimber Vale
Hola, everyone! It’s Kimber Vale here. Thanks so much to the beautiful people of The Novel Approach for hosting me on my Hard Act to Follow tour! Hugs and kisses all day long!If you’ve seen me around on some other blogs, you know I’ve been dissecting my Hard Act playlist. I’m a music fan—what can... Continue Reading →
"Hard Act to Follow" Playlist: Time Is Running Out by Muse – Guest Post by Kimber Vale
Hola, everyone! It’s Kimber Vale here. Thanks so much to the beautiful people of The Novel Approach for hosting me on my Hard Act to Follow tour! Hugs and kisses all day long!If you’ve seen me around on some other blogs, you know I’ve been dissecting my Hard Act playlist. I’m a music fan—what can... Continue Reading →
A Man Is Looking For A Life Change In Andrew Grey's "Upside Down"
Title: Upside Down Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Lowell Cartwright’s life as a mercenary problem solver has taken its toll, and after one more difficult job, he wants out. For help, he turns to Bull, a soldier of fortune turned club owner—not exactly a friend, but... Continue Reading →
A Man Is Looking For A Life Change In Andrew Grey’s “Upside Down”
Title: Upside Down Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Lowell Cartwright’s life as a mercenary problem solver has taken its toll, and after one more difficult job, he wants out. For help, he turns to Bull, a soldier of fortune turned club owner—not exactly a friend, but... Continue Reading →
Scarlet Blackwell's "Poetry in Motion" Is Just As Good The Second Time Around
Title: Poetry in Motion Author: Scarlet Blackwell Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 64 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Traveling salesman Paul is only in the historic English town of Lincoln for one night and is looking to pick up a spicy little something to take back to his hotel. Should twenty-year old student Adam be... Continue Reading →
Scarlet Blackwell’s “Poetry in Motion” Is Just As Good The Second Time Around
Title: Poetry in Motion Author: Scarlet Blackwell Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 64 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Traveling salesman Paul is only in the historic English town of Lincoln for one night and is looking to pick up a spicy little something to take back to his hotel. Should twenty-year old student Adam be... Continue Reading →
Revelations Are Made In Kol Anderson’s “The Devil You Know”
Title: The Devil You Know Author: Kol Anderson Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 40 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Ever wondered what goes on in Vincent's mind? Here's your chance to find out. Review: Once again, Kol Anderson brings us a spellbinding episode in the Broken series. Even though this installment focuses on Vincent, there are... Continue Reading →
Revelations Are Made In Kol Anderson's "The Devil You Know"
Title: The Devil You Know Author: Kol Anderson Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 40 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Ever wondered what goes on in Vincent's mind? Here's your chance to find out. Review: Once again, Kol Anderson brings us a spellbinding episode in the Broken series. Even though this installment focuses on Vincent, there are... Continue Reading →

