Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: A Demon Inside Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 260 Pages At a Glance: An intense, macabre, edge-of-your-seat, don't-read-it-in-the-dark thrill ride. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Hunter Beaumont doesn’t understand his grandmother’s deathbed wish: “Destroy Beaumont House.” He’s never even heard of the place. But after his grandmother passes and his first... Continue Reading →
Happy Tuesday, everyone, and Happy Release Day to Rick R. Reed! Rick has graciously agreed to come tell Genre Talk all about his new Horror-Romance, A Demon Inside, which is available for purchase right now from DSP Publications. He’s also brought us an excerpt, but first, let’s have a look at what Rick’s newest is... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Felice Stevens today, on her Beyond the Surface blog tour. When Felice and I started chatting about topics for her visit, the first thought that came to mind was, "Let's talk about 9/11 as a New Yorker." So, that's what came of our conversation, a New Yorker's look at... Continue Reading →
Title: Charmed and Dangerous: Ten Tales of Gay Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy Authors: Rhys Ford, Ginn Hale, KJ Charles, Nicole Kimberling, Jordan L. Hawk, Charlie Cochet, Jordan Castillo Price, Andrea Speed, Lou Harper, Astrid Amara Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 509 Pages At a Glance: With a lineup like this, how could this anthology have... Continue Reading →
Title: Forever in the Sun (Sapphire Cay: Book Six) Author: RJ Scott and Meredith Russell Publisher: Love Lane Books Pages/Word Count: 122 Pages At a Glance: I am sad that the series is over, but my journey to Sapphire Cay was amazing. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Feuding families, unearthed secrets, and a violent storm threatens the Cay. Will... Continue Reading →
Title: The History of Us Author: Nyrae Dawn Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Pages/Word Count: 184 Pages At a Glance: Nyrae Dawn is a new author to me, but I will definitely be reading more of her work in the future. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Sometimes it's not about coming out, it's about settling in. Eighteen-year-old... Continue Reading →
Title: Fixing the Hole Author: Katherine Halle Narrator: Philip Alces Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 Hours and 7 Minutes At a Glance: The best thing about this story was Phillip Alces. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Heavy rains and strong winds slammed an uprooted tree through Steve Crowell’s roof, leaving a gaping hole to match... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome the writing team of S.A. McAuley and SJD Peterson to The Novel Approach today, as they tour the interwebs to chat about their new collaboration Ruin Porn. I was lucky enough to be able to ask a few questions to not only the authors but the boys of Resonator as well--Miah,... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Kim Fielding to The Novel Approach today, on her Rattlesnake blog tour. Kim sat down and answered a few questions from Will Parkinson, so enjoy and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below for the chance to win a $20 Dreamspinner Press Gift Card and an... Continue Reading →
Cheers, everyone! Thanks so much for stopping by to see what we have in store for you in the coming week here at The Novel Approach. We've a whole slew of great guests coming to visit us, including our next author feature on the Countdown to GayRomLit 2015 tour, so sit back, relax, and wait... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mating of Michael Author: Eli Easton Narrator:: Michael Stellman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 55 Minutes At a Glance: The book and audio are hot, the characters are well developed, and the narration is spot on. I recommend it heartily. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Everyone admires Michael Lamont for being... Continue Reading →
Title: Dancing Days Author: Clare London Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 60 Pages At a Glance: A lovely short story with characters who have made mistakes but are both older, and hopefully wiser, the second time around. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: The day Glen Carson loses his wallet is the day that changes his life.... Continue Reading →
Title: Daron’s Guitar Chronicles: Vol. Seven Author: Cecilia Tan Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 421 Pages At a Glance: “Love is a friendship set to music.” – Unknown Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Ziggy went to India. Daron traveled the world. Is the music business ready for what happens when they meet again? When last we saw... Continue Reading →
Today we're so pleased to offer you an exclusive excerpt from Alicia Cameron's new novel Sedition, Book Two in the Demoted series from Fantastic Fiction Publishing. FFP is also offering the chance for one lucky reader to win an e-copy of the book. You can enter by clicking on the Rafflecopter widget below. Good luck!... Continue Reading →
Title: The Ghost Makes Three (The Ghost at the B&B: Book Two Author: KC Kendricks and Christiane France Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 61 Pages At a Glance: I find this to be humorous and really light reading. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Michael Brooks’ life took an unexpected direction when he found the Taylor mansion,... Continue Reading →
Title: Double Cross Author: Shannon West Publisher: Dark Hollows Press Pages/Word Count: 107 Pages At a Glance: Double Cross is a little different from West’s usual work, subject-wise, but still follows her writing style, which is always spot on. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: When F.B.I. agent Ryan Tucker gets the job of escorting a federal... Continue Reading →
Title: Entwined Author: Liberty Lace Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 45 Pages At a Glance: I loved the way the author presented this story. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: There’s something that twins Tobias and Thomas Whitmore never intended to tell their family—the fact that they’re gay and in love with each other, and have... Continue Reading →
Title: Lonely Hearts (Love Lessons: Book Three) Author: Heidi Cullinan Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 325 Pages At a Glance: If this book isn’t perfect, I sure couldn’t find the flaws, and I read it twice just to be sure. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Even hot messes need a happily ever after. With the quiet... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author Charley Descoteaux back to The Novel Approach today, as she tours the internet to chat about her new Dreamspinner Press release, Buchanan House. Enjoy Charley's guest post, then be sure to leave a comment right here for the chance to win an e-copy of the book. See details below, and... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome first time visitor Sarah Masters to The Novel Approach today, as she tours to chat about her new novel from Pride Publishing, Outcast Cowboys. Enjoy Sarah's guest post, then be sure to check out Pride's contest for the month of August by clicking on the image below. And now, here's... Continue Reading →
Title: Soufflés at Sunrise Author: M.J. O’Shea and Anna Martin Narrator: John-Paul Barrel Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 17 minutes At a Glance: I love M.J. O’Shea and Anna Martin writing together, and find that they mesh well, but I hope they pick another narrator for the rest of the series. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Groomzilla Author: Tere Michaels Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 160 Pages At a Glance: Tere Michaels is a great storyteller, and this novel had lovely moments of passion and humor, but, unfortunately, the plot felt a bit rough around the edges. Blurb: When drama threatens to ruin a romance on a reality show, only... Continue Reading →
Title: Outcast Cowboys Author: Sarah Masters Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 202 Pages At a Glance: I was not disappointed in this page-turner at all. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: What's His Passion? You can run but you can’t hide. Problems have a habit of following you, even if it’s only inside your head. Ross decides... Continue Reading →
Title: Of Heaven and Hell Authors: Anthology Publisher: Wayward Ink Publishing Pages/Word Count: 253 Pages At a Glance: An anthology that offers a delightful mix of good, evil, and everything in between. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Whether you like your angels and demons naughty or nice… Whether you like them angelic or demonic, we have... Continue Reading →
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