Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Smoky Mountain Dreams Author: Leta Blake Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 14 hours and 46 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Smoky Mountain Dreams was done a truly just turn by John Solo. With rich pathos and nimble characterizations, he made this story shine. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Sometimes holding on means letting... Continue Reading →
Title: Healing Author: Stevie Woods Publisher: MLR Press Length: 63 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: All in all, this was an enjoyable little suspense novella with an intriguing political subplot. Even though it felt a little unfinished to me, I would still recommend if you’re looking for a quick read. Reviewed By: Lindsey... Continue Reading →
Lisa: Welcome to author A.E. Wasp and the blog tour for her new novel, Skater Boy, book four in the Hot Off the Ice series. A.E., let’s start things off with you telling us something about yourself that most people don’t know. AE: I’m such an open book. I’m sure people on Facebook wish they... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author L.J. Hayward joining us today on the tour for her new novel, Where Death Meets the Devil, from Riptide Publishing. L.J.'s talking pantsing today (no, not that kind, the writerly kind!), and she's also offering a great giveaway, so be sure to check out those details at the end.... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Exclusive Cover Reveal of L.A. Witt's Sink or Swim, book eight in the Anchor Point series, coming in July from Riptide Publishing! About the Book Author: L.A. Witt Release Date: Jul 16, 2018 Length: 340 Pages Genre: Contemporary, Drama Type: Standalone Cover By: L.C. Chase This title is #8 of the Anchor Point series Blurb: When need... Continue Reading →
Title: Love on a Battlefield Author: Posy Roberts Publisher: Self-Published Length: 126 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: These guys are great together, and I have no doubt that other readers will love them as much as I did. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Not every compass points north. Andrew Summers is forced to spend his... Continue Reading →
Title: Coach's Challenge Series: Scoring Chances: Book Five Author: Avon Gale Narrator: Scott R. Smith Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 50 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I, for one, hope this series has a long life and that Smith continues to deliver the audio. Listeners always hope for that near perfect... Continue Reading →
Title: Where Death Meets the Devil Author: L.J. Hayward Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 395 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: I just can’t say enough about how very well-written this novel is, down to the fight scenes and the environment being so descriptive. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Jack Reardon, former SAS soldier and current... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author Beth Bolden to TNA today to celebrate the release of her new novel, Bite Me. Welcome, Beth! Let’s start right out with a question about the book: What’s your favorite scene in the book, and what makes it a fave? Beth: There’s a scene in Bite Me where... Continue Reading →
Title: Bitten By the Alpha Series: Regent’s Park Pack: Book Four Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 314 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: This novel is one more strong addition to an already well-constructed alternate reality, and at the risk of sounding cliché, I think the series just keeps getting better. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: A Taste of Copper Author: Elin Gregory Publisher: Manifold Press Length: 104 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Author Elin Gregory uses every page of her novella to paint the story of unrequited love. For such a short novella, I was thrilled by the lush quality of this author’s writing. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Dead Speak Series: Cold Case Psychic: Book One Author: Pandora Pine Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 214 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Pandora Pine weaves the tension, both situational and sexual, throughout the book wonderfully, right up to the final climax. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Demoted to the cold case squad after shooting... Continue Reading →
Through My Lens: A quarterly blog for Genre Talk Lloyd A. Meeker Through My Lens is just that – a glimpse of my thoughts, questions and opinions about writing craft issues, conditioned by my idiosyncratic worldview, my tastes, my perspective, my sensibilities. You’re in no way obliged to agree with me. In fact, I’m very... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author Aimee Nicole Walker to TNA today on the tour for her latest release, Second Wind. She sat down and answered a few questions for this stop, so we’ll start with an easy one. Aimee, tell us something about yourself that most people don’t know. Aimee: My parents named... Continue Reading →
Title: Waking Oisin Author: Grace Kilian Delaney Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 176 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Waking Oisin was definitely sort of a mixed bag. There were parts that I really liked, and other parts I struggled with. Overall, though, it was quite fun and I did enjoy reading it. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: Forsaken Author: J.R. Gray Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 300 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Forsaken is a thoughtful and introspective look at free-will vs. blind faith, and I appreciated its message despite a slight reservation or two about its execution. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Titus has lived and breathed religion his entire life,... Continue Reading →
Title: Pirate's Spoils Author: Qeturah Edeli Publisher: Loose Id (Free Download) Length: 31 Pages Category: Historical, BDSM At a Glance: There is definitely enough intrigue in the storyline that I wish the author would make it into a full-length novel, but take it for what it is and enjoy. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Domingo is... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Exclusive Cover Reveal of TJ Nichol's Rogue in the Making, book two in the Studies in Demonology series, coming in May from DSP Publications The Excerpt I’m really excited to be able to reveal the cover for book 2 in the Studies in Demonology series, Rogue in the Making. Rogue in... Continue Reading →
Welcome, friends and my fellow book addicted, to a quick preview of what we have coming up for you in the week ahead! We've got a full week of fresh and fun new content to share with you, including an Exclusive Cover Reveal for DSP Publications, and some great giveaways too, so be sure to... Continue Reading →
Hi, friends, welcome to a recap of all the active giveaways we hosted at The Novel Approach over the course of the past week. We had lots of goodies up for grabs, so be sure to check out what's still open for entries, but hurry, because some of these giveaways expire at midnight tonight! Christine... Continue Reading →
Title: Boys Keep Swinging: A Memoir Author: Jake Shears Publisher: Atria Books Length: 336 Pages Category: Autobiography At a Glance: Shears is nothing if not a natural born storyteller who picks at the threads of memory and weaves them into a compelling novel. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: In this deeply affecting memoir, one of rock... Continue Reading →
Title: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Author: Becky Albertalli Narrator: Michael Crouch Publisher: Harper Audio Run Time: 6 hours and 45 minutes Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: What a gift this book is! If you like YA stories, it’s not to be missed. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon... Continue Reading →
Title: A Matter of Justice Series: Hong Kong Nights: Book Three Author: J.C. Long Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: J.C. Long has created a roller coaster ride of a story in A Matter of Justice, with action, suspense and danger. The plot is intriguing and a shocker when all... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Liv Olteano, who's dropped by to celebrate the release of her brand new novel, Lover, Lover, a part of Dreamspinner Press's Dreamspun Beyond house line. Liv's sharing a yummy recipe with us today, as well as a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details at the end! The Delicious Carrot... Continue Reading →
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