Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Normal Enough (A Wrench Wars Story) Author: Marie Sexton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 82 Pages Category: Contemporary, Erotica At a Glance: Eighty-two short pages, and I got to swoon (again) over a couple of great guys whose personal norms ended up being two halves of the same whole. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: What is... Continue Reading →
Title: What the Carpenter Saw Author: Vicki Reese Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 143 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Ms. Reese did a good job portraying the warmth of the small town setting, and the friends and family to go along with it. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Wounded warrior Jake Cramer returned from the Middle... Continue Reading →
There are many parts to a story that makes up all the components. I enjoy each and every piece that comes together to create the whole. When I put the layers together it takes a building of parts to make them meld to create something awesome. In my opinion one of the most important things... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Ralph Josiah Bardsley today, here to chat with us about the trailer for his latest novel, The Photographer's Truth. Welcome, Ralph! Three Things I Learned About Screenwriting or What Goes Into a Book Trailer… I never knew that as a novelist, I would have so much to learn about... Continue Reading →
Lisa: Please join us in welcoming author Christian Baines today, here to chat with us a bit about his new novel, The Orchard of Flesh, from Bold Strokes Books. Hi, Christian, thanks for stopping by. Let’s start with having you tell us a little bit about yourself, and maybe one or two things most people don’t... Continue Reading →
Title: Hell on Wheels (A Bluewater Bay Novel) Author: Z.A. Maxfield Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 6 hours and 55 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I strongly recommend this book if you enjoy the romance of falling in love—not for the first time but falling the right time. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Skyships Over Innsmouth Author: Susan Laine Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 pages Category: Horror, Sci-Fi At a Glance: A Lovecraftian horror adventure, perfect for those hardcore Dagon fans. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Twenty winters have passed since the Cataclysm brought down society and robbed people of their memories. Humanity, vastly reduced in numbers since... Continue Reading →
Title: Bender Author: Gene Gant Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 86 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: In the end, Bender is a powerful novella that gives the reader a glimpse into what it is to be asexual and find a lover who is willing to understand your needs. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Gunslinger’s Man Author: Helena Maeve Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 240 Pages Category: Paranormal Romance At a Glance: I really liked this combination of cowboys, vampires, and the old west. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Halloran was meant to free them, but Asher has never known a harsher prison. Hiring a band of outlaws to... Continue Reading →
We're pleased to welcome author L.A. Witt today, with a teaser from her recent release from Samhain Publishing, Hiatus. Enjoy! About the Book Release Date: 19 July 2016 Publisher: Samhain Publishing Length: 272 Pages Category: Contemporary, Menage Purchase Links: Samhain || Amazon || Barnes & Noble || Kobo || Google Play Blurb: Three’s a disaster when... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Susan Laine joining us today to introduce her newest novel from DSP Publications, Skyships Over Innsmouth. Welcome, Susan! Hi. I’m Susan Laine, the author of Skyships Over Innsmouth. Thank you kindly, The Novel Approach and Lisa, for having me here today. Skyships Over Innsmouth is a Lovecraftian horror story... Continue Reading →
Title: Lime Gelatin and Other Monsters (Offbeat Crimes: Book One) Author: Angel Martinez Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 91 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: A fun read and a promising new series. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Kyle Monroe, his irritating new partner and their fellow freaks at the 77th Precinct must learn to work... Continue Reading →
Title: Red River (Pack Collection: Book Two) Author: Cardeno C. Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: The Romance Authors, LLC Run Time: 3 hours and 42 minutes Category: Paranormal Romance At a Glance: I like that Cardeno C. can think/write outside the box, and does it so well I can really believe the storyline. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Brothers Author: Ralph Josiah Bardsley Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 264 Pages Category: Literary Fiction, LGBT Fiction At a Glance: Brothers is another must read novel from an author whose writing voice speaks to me in a deeply gratifying way. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: At twenty-three, Jamus Cork’s plans are simple—graduate college, stay in... Continue Reading →
Title: Blue Moon III: Call of the Alpha Author: A.E. Via Publisher: Self-Published Length: 237 Pages Category: Contemporary, Action/Suspense At a Glance: If you haven't read this series yet, I highly recommend it. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: It’s been a couple years since Commander John Marion – the US Navy’s most decorated SEAL – hung... Continue Reading →
Today we're so pleased to welcome author Angel Martinez, on the tour for her latest release, Lime Gelatin and Other Monsters. Welcome, Angel! Schuylkill – a Fine and Quirky River I don’t live in Philadelphia. Let’s get that straight right off the bat. But when you live in Delaware, you adopt the closest big cities,... Continue Reading →
Rock Star Lit is pleased to announce our LGBTQ For Everyone contest for Summer of 2016! Enter below to win ebooks, signed books, gift cards or a huge Love is Love Prize Pack! Featuring these great authors: The Giveaway a Rafflecopter giveaway https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js
Hi, everyone! Welcome to a look at what’s going to be coming up in the week ahead here at The Novel Approach. We have some outstanding guests in store for you, including the next author up in the continuing countdown to GayRomLit 2016. Our July Book of the Month picks just went live at Mary... Continue Reading →
Title: A Kind of Truth Author: Lane Hayes Narrator: Seth Clayton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 29 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: I thoroughly enjoyed A Kind of Truth, enhanced by a very impressive new-to-me narrator. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Rand O’Malley dreams of superstardom. He hopes to one day... Continue Reading →
Title: There's Something About Ari (Bluewater Bay: Book Two) Author: LB Gregg Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 2 hours and 41 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A short but satisfying second chance story, and a fun second book in the series. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Buck Ellis's future seems pretty... Continue Reading →
Title: Permanently Legless Author: JL Merrow Publisher: JMS Books, LLC Pages: 22 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A short story that has everything and left me feeling satisfied. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Only half the man he used to be -- but maybe that’s enough The Taliban may have taken both Chris’s legs, but... Continue Reading →
Title: Until I Fade: An Anthology Author: Kol Anderson Publisher: Self-Published Length: 330 Pages (Kindle) Category: Horror, Psychological Thriller At a Glance: If you've never read Kol Anderson, be it because he's new to you or because of the intimidating warnings, I would recommend starting here. From paranormal to psychological, clever twists and turns, this... Continue Reading →
Please give a warm welcome to author Annabelle Jay. She's joining us to day to celebrate the release of Merlin's Moon, book two in the series The Sun Dragon. Welcome, Annabelle! Queering Classics (Or Why I Rewrote Merlin as a Gay Half-Dragon) When people ask me to tell them about the Sun Dragon Series, I... Continue Reading →
Hi, everyone, welcome to the continuation of the Countdown to GayRomLit 2016 Blog Tour. We're so pleased to welcome author Neil Plakcy today. Enjoy! My GRL Memory I’ve only been to GRL once, in Atlanta in 2013, but it was pretty inspiring. I was standing in line to get in on the first evening, and... Continue Reading →
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