Welcome to author RJ Scott, joining us today to help celebrate the Freedom to Read (and write) what we love! How often have I been asked this question? "When will you write something normal. Something I can read?" When I was first asked this question, way back in 2010 when I first started writing for... Continue Reading →
Review: Kinky Sprinkles by L.A. Witt
Title: Kinky Sprinkles Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 152 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I loved 95% of this book… and then it threw me a curve ball and ended. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Their biggest challenge is balancing one's vanilla with the other's kink. Joel has finally walked away from... Continue Reading →
Review: Raven’s Rest by Stephen Osborne
Title: Raven's Rest Author: Stephen Osborne Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense, Paranormal At a Glance: In the end, Raven’s Rest gets resounding high marks for being a bang up ghost story with enough creepy moments to satisfy any thrill seeking reader, but unfortunately fell short in the romance and relationship department. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Review: Welcome Home, Soldier by Terry O’Reilly
Title: Welcome Home, Soldier Author: Terry O’Reilly Publisher: JMS Books Length: 204 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, a solidly enjoyable read with a nice buildup and a satisfying ending. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: A broken-hearted Ward Cartwright left town to join the army when his boyfriend Tyler Hughes turned his back... Continue Reading →
Calling and Cull: An Exclusive Excerpt by August Li
Hi everyone. My name is August (Gus) Li, and I’m here to celebrate the release of Calling and Cull, the fifth book in my Blessed Epoch series. Thanks for joining me. Here’s an exclusive excerpt from the book. About the Book Publisher: DSP Publications Series: Blessed Epoch (Book Five) Length: 340 Pages Category: Fantasy Release... Continue Reading →
Knock on Wood (Love in the Wild: Book One): A Guest Post by Saloni Quinby
We're so pleased to welcome author Saloni Quinby to TNA today to introduce her latest release, Knock on Wood. Welcome, Saloni! Saying the Wrong Thing I've heard some people say that the heroes in romance novels aren't realistic because they always say the right thing. That might be true at times. After all, a romance... Continue Reading →
Review and Giveaway: The Soldier’s Scoundrel by Cat Sebastian
Title: The Soldier’s Scoundrel Author: Cat Sebastian Publisher: Avon Impulse Length: 213 Pages (Kindle) Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historical romances, romances where there is a status difference between characters, or for those who enjoy a light mystery. The book is a great blend of all... Continue Reading →
Banned Books Week 2016: A Guest Post by Edmond Manning
We're so pleased to have author Edmond Manning with us to introduce some of his favorite banned books, and don't forget, there's still time to enter our multi-book giveaway HERE. Welcome, Edmond! I mostly read comic books these days, so I’m not sure I should care about banned books. I’m a huge fan of Saga,... Continue Reading →
Banned Books Week 2016: A Guest Post and Giveaway with Author TA Moore
We're so pleased to have author TA Moore joining us today to Stand Up for Your Right to Read. TA talks Dashiell Hammett and the mystery genre, and she's also offering a giveaway of one of her all-time favorite mysteries--an e-copy of Rhys Ford's Murder and Mayhem, book one in the Murder and Mayhem series.... Continue Reading →
Review: A Summer Pursuit by Jules Radcliffe
Title: A Summer Pursuit Author: Jules Radcliffe Publisher: Loose Id Length: 242 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: A very sweet and steamy romance with likeable characters and little angst. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: New York City, 1853. Jake Huntington is a notorious womanizer, plunging blithely into one liaison after another, with no intention of... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: The Burnt Toast B&B by Heidi Belleau and Rachel Haimowitz
Title: Burnt Toast B&B (A Bluewater Bay Novel) Authors: Heidi Belleau and Rachel Haimowitz Narrators: Dorian Bane and Tobias Silversmith Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 6 hours and 22 minutes Category: Contemporary, M/M Romance, Transgender Romance At a Glance: This is a nice addition to the series but may not be as strong as others... Continue Reading →
Review: David, Renewed by Diana Copland
Title: David, Renewed Author: Diana Copland Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 244 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you are looking for a slow-build, realistic, and heartwarming romance then this book, and author Diana Copland, are perfect for you! Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: When interior designer David Snyder buys a beautiful century-old house in eastern... Continue Reading →
The Werewolf and His Boy: A Guest Post with Author Warren Rochelle
We're so pleased to have author Warren Rochelle joining us today on the tour for his latest novel, The Werewolf and His Boy. Welcome, Warren! Q: Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing? Warren: I find myself being careful about continuity issues and causality. Has the plot been structured so that a... Continue Reading →
The Pill Bugs of Time: A Guest Post by Author Angel Martinez
We're so pleased to have author Angel Martinez joining us today on the tour for her latest release in the Offbeat Crimes series, The Pill Bugs of Time. Welcome, Angel! Questions for Paranormal Officers: Why Phildelphia? We're back with the officers of the 77th Precinct for another series of questions in the squad room. Here's... Continue Reading →
Banned Books Week 2016: A Guest Post and Giveaway with Author Jordan Castillo Price
Continuing our celebration of the Right to Read, author Jordan Castillo Price joins us with some great information as well as a great giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below. Welcome, Jordan! Public libraries get very involved with banned books week because raising this type of awareness and promoting dialog about... Continue Reading →
Banned Books Week 2016: A Guest Post and Giveaway with Author JL Merrow
We're so pleased to welcome author JL Merrow today to help us celebrate the Freedom to Read, and be sure to check out the great giveaway details too. Welcome, JL! Tales of the Unexpurgated Hi, I’m JL Merrow, and I’d like to talk to you about one of my favourite banned books. The book I’ve... Continue Reading →
Review: Where We Left Off by Roan Parrish
Title: Where We Left Off (Middle of Somewhere: Book Three) Author: Roan Parrish Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 260 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: So, there you have it. Another Roan Parrish winner, and story that I highly recommend. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Leo Ware may be young, but he knows what he... Continue Reading →
Review: A Mended Man by Jaime Reese
Title: A Mended Man (The Men of Halfway House: Book Four) Author: Jaime Reese Publisher: Self-Published Length: 445 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: What really held this lengthy novel together was the many special moments and camaraderie with all the guys that have made this an entertaining series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: A story... Continue Reading →
Review: The God of Jazz: Fugue, Concord by Varian Krylov
Title: The God of Jazz: Fugue, Concord Author: Varian Krylov Publisher: Self-Published Length: 326 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: I loved the lightning-strike fierceness of the connection between Godard and Ángel. It was physical and sexy and rash and reckless and, in the end, unquestionably romantic. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: After years... Continue Reading →
What About Everything?: A Guest Post by Author John Goode
We're so pleased to have author John Goode stopping by today on the tour for the latest novel in his Tales from Foster High series, What About Everything? Welcome, John! In comic books it's called writing for the trades. It's the process where you craft a story arc to last at least six issues so... Continue Reading →
Kinky Sprinkles: A Guest Post and Giveaway by L.A. Witt
Welcome to the Riptide Publishing/L.A. Witt blog tour for Kinky Sprinkles! Every comment on this blog tour enters you in a drawing for a choice of two eBooks off my backlist (excluding Kinky Sprinkles) and a $10 Riptide Publishing store credit. Entries close at midnight, Eastern time, on October 1st. Contest is NOT restricted to... Continue Reading →
Banned Books Week 2016: Celebrating the Freedom to Read and a Giveaway
Censorship: ˈ/sensərˌSHip/ noun 1.) the practice of officially examining books, movies, etc., and suppressing unacceptable parts. The American Library Association and the Office for Intellectual Freedom are celebrating our freedom to read, and I'm so excited to be celebrating right along with them and a host of great guests who'll be joining us throughout the week.... Continue Reading →
Here’s a Sneak Peek at the Coming Week
Cheers, everyone, and welcome to a look at what we have coming up for you in the week ahead! We have a week packed full of a lot of great guests and content. We’re joining the American Library Association and the Office for Intellectual Freedom all week long to recognize Banned Books Week. Throughout the... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Excerpt: Where We Left Off by Roan Parrish
We're so pleased to have author Roan Parrish stopping by on the Where We Left Off blog tour, with an exclusive excerpt from the book to share with you. Enjoy! About the Book Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Release Date: 26 September 2016 Purchase Links: Dreamspinner || Amazon || ARe || Kobo Blurb: Leo Ware may be young,... Continue Reading →

