Where Fiction and Reality Meet
The Novel Approach would like to extend a final thank you to everyone who has followed along, commented, and participated in any way in the Hop Against Homophobia and Transphobia. A very special thank you goes to B. Addler, Kade Boehme, and to Jaime Samms for allowing us to share their stories with all of... Continue Reading →
Suspicion greeted me. It was heartfelt. Nearly palatable in its intensity. Probably because I’d just spoken to the Sinner’s Gin singer a month ago, and he more than likely hadn’t expected me to crop back up so soon. Personally, I looked upon the interview as revenge for being nibbled on by an irate mallard. A... Continue Reading →
Suspicion greeted me. It was heartfelt. Nearly palatable in its intensity. Probably because I’d just spoken to the Sinner’s Gin singer a month ago, and he more than likely hadn’t expected me to crop back up so soon. Personally, I looked upon the interview as revenge for being nibbled on by an irate mallard. A... Continue Reading →
Intensifiers are the most overused words on the planet. These awesome and terrific tips are a wonderful way for real writers to write their absolute magnificent best. The underlined words are just a few intensifiers. Now the sentence without them: These tips are a way for writers to write their best. Uncluttered, and frankly, much... Continue Reading →
Please welcome our second contributor to The Hop Against Homophobia and Transphobia, Kade Boehme. Kade shares a very personal story about his own coming out with us today, and there's also another chance to win a $20 Gift Card for Dreamspinner Press (the first can be found HERE - Deadline Midnight PT 5/21/14). THIS CONTEST... Continue Reading →
Hi, everyone, I hope you've all had a great week. We’ve got loads of good stuff coming up in the week ahead, including a couple more guest posts to celebrate the Hop Against Homophobia and Transphobia and another Countdown to GayRomLit guest visit. Watch for some great articles, interviews, giveaways, and reviews. But first, I... Continue Reading →
Hi, everyone, I hope you've all had a great week. We’ve got loads of good stuff coming up in the week ahead, including a couple more guest posts to celebrate the Hop Against Homophobia and Transphobia and another Countdown to GayRomLit guest visit. Watch for some great articles, interviews, giveaways, and reviews. But first, I... Continue Reading →
In chapter 17 of Basketball Jones the threats become a lot more lethal and just downright insane, and I have no one in the world to aid me through this crisis! All logical thinking has flown out the window! Intrigued? It's time for Kingett to read Basketball Jones. I still can't function. Why? Because this... Continue Reading →
“Remember that you don't owe anyone an apology. You are who you are, you have no choice, and that is beautiful.” ― Emy Storey Title: Parting Shot (AMoT: Book 7) Author: Mary Calmes Narrator:: Tristan James Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 Hours, 2 Minutes Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Life has never been easy for... Continue Reading →
“Remember that you don't owe anyone an apology. You are who you are, you have no choice, and that is beautiful.” ― Emy Storey Title: Parting Shot (AMoT: Book 7) Author: Mary Calmes Narrator:: Tristan James Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 Hours, 2 Minutes Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Life has never been easy for... Continue Reading →
Today I have come to the momentous decision that I am selling my soul. Yup, me… soul free baby, just call ol’ Scratch on up and we’ll hammer out a deal. I’m ready and willing to bargain! *shakes a hastily scrabbled together list of things willing to trade that includes in no particular order: Left... Continue Reading →
Today I have come to the momentous decision that I am selling my soul. Yup, me… soul free baby, just call ol’ Scratch on up and we’ll hammer out a deal. I’m ready and willing to bargain! *shakes a hastily scrabbled together list of things willing to trade that includes in no particular order: Left... Continue Reading →
Hi, everyone, and welcome back! We’ve got more great guests and interviews coming up, and we’re also playing host, for our third consecutive year, to the Hop Against Homophobia and Transphobia. If you’ve never followed along on this tour before, make sure to check out the list of all the participating authors/bloggers/publishers. It’s an informative... Continue Reading →
Hi, everyone, and welcome back! We’ve got more great guests and interviews coming up, and we’re also playing host, for our third consecutive year, to the Hop Against Homophobia and Transphobia. If you’ve never followed along on this tour before, make sure to check out the list of all the participating authors/bloggers/publishers. It’s an informative... Continue Reading →
In chapter 16 of Basketball Jones, things seem to be okay as AJ and Dray enjoy a day together, and then something happens that makes me scream at my computer monitor. Intrigued? It’s time for Kingett to read Basketball Jones. I can’t function. I have lost all capability to make a decent thought. This story... Continue Reading →
In chapter 16 of Basketball Jones, things seem to be okay as AJ and Dray enjoy a day together, and then something happens that makes me scream at my computer monitor. Intrigued? It’s time for Kingett to read Basketball Jones. I can’t function. I have lost all capability to make a decent thought. This story... Continue Reading →
“It's so hard to forget pain, but it's even harder to remember sweetness. We have no scar to show for happiness. We learn so little from peace.” ― Chuck Palahniuk Title: Chase In Shadow (Johnnies #1) Author: Amy Lane Narrator:: Sean Crisden Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours, 39 minutes Rating: 5 Stars Blurb:... Continue Reading →
“It's so hard to forget pain, but it's even harder to remember sweetness. We have no scar to show for happiness. We learn so little from peace.” ― Chuck Palahniuk Title: Chase In Shadow (Johnnies #1) Author: Amy Lane Narrator:: Sean Crisden Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours, 39 minutes Rating: 5 Stars Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Author Rain Carrington joins us today to celebrate the upcoming release of Wedding Bells and Bullets, the third installment in the Honky Tonk Series. To introduce the newest addition to the family, Rain wants to give you the chance to win an e-copy of books one and two: Honky Tonk and Coastal Cowboys. THIS CONTEST... Continue Reading →
Author Rain Carrington joins us today to celebrate the upcoming release of Wedding Bells and Bullets, the third installment in the Honky Tonk Series. To introduce the newest addition to the family, Rain wants to give you the chance to win an e-copy of books one and two: Honky Tonk and Coastal Cowboys. THIS CONTEST... Continue Reading →
TNA: Hi, Jordan, welcome back! It’s always great to have you here with us. For readers who may not have had the chance to be introduced to you before, why don’t you tell us a little bit about yourself to get things started? Jordan: I live in NC, not terribly far from where I spent... Continue Reading →
TNA: Hi, Jordan, welcome back! It’s always great to have you here with us. For readers who may not have had the chance to be introduced to you before, why don’t you tell us a little bit about yourself to get things started? Jordan: I live in NC, not terribly far from where I spent... Continue Reading →
Yay! We’ll all get to see our friends again, we’ll also make new ones, and that’s the whole point…right? Or maybe not? Socializing and having fun are certainly important. Without a doubt, they are often the high points of the events we attend. However, there are a few very important items that we need to... Continue Reading →
Yay! We’ll all get to see our friends again, we’ll also make new ones, and that’s the whole point…right? Or maybe not? Socializing and having fun are certainly important. Without a doubt, they are often the high points of the events we attend. However, there are a few very important items that we need to... Continue Reading →
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