Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: A Simple Romance Author: J.H. Knight Narrator:: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 Hours, 36 Minutes At a Glance: Nick J. Russo does an excellent job of narrating Blurb: Skip thought he had it all: the fabulous husband, the great apartment, and the teaching job he’d always wanted. Even the cat... Continue Reading →
Title: Gives Light (Books One through Four) Author: Rose Cristo Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 285 Pages At a Glance: Some of the best YA I’ve read in the genre Blurb: "Skylar is my name, tragically." Sixteen-year-old Skylar is witty, empathetic, sensitive--and mute. Skylar hasn't uttered a single word since his mother died eleven years ago,... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes back authors Racheline Maltese and Erin McRae to talk about their upcoming release in the Love in Los Angeles series, Doves. Doves (Love in Los Angeles 2) isn’t a BDSM book despite the ropes on the cover. It is, however, a book about consent -- in life, in love, and yes,... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach is pleased to welcome author J.A. Jaken on the Through the Last Door blog tour. Enjoy JA's guest post, then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for a chance to win an e-copy of the book. Good luck! World-building My favorite part of writing a fantasy story... Continue Reading →
Title: The Right Words Author: Lane Hayes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 204 Pages At a Glance: I fell hopelessly in love with this book and can't wait for the next in the series Blurb: Escaping an abusive relationship left Luke Preston anxious and spouting panic-induced poetry. Desperate for a fresh start, Luke accepts a... Continue Reading →
Title: The Quality of Mercy Author: J.S. Cook Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 44 Pages At a Glance: A quick historical read, with unexpected revelations Blurb: The year is 1934, and disgraced federal agent Nathan Devereaux is escorting convicted felon John Banks to visit his dying mother. Banks is despondent, miserably ill with a heavy cold, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Lessons for Survivors (A Cambridge Fellows Mystery) Author: Charlie Cochrane Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 265 Pages At a Glance: Like sitting in one's favorite chair on a rainy day with a cup of hot tea and quiet music playing in the background Blurb: A more than professional interest . . . a more... Continue Reading →
Every so often in this crazy blogger world, things go askew. Release dates change, real life issues come up; whatever the reason may be, a reschedule leaves an author guest spot empty on my calendar. At which point, I go on the hunt for someone to fill that vacancy--or, in this case, I whine about... Continue Reading →
Title: Lifting Techniques Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 141 Pages At a Glance: A sweet, low angst story Blurb: Detective Ryan Straton is known as the happy-go-lucky playboy of the precinct, the consummate bachelor of the department. At a Halloween party, he enjoys admiring the eye-candy, including a lovely lady--who he learns... Continue Reading →
Title: The Fight Within Author: Andrew Grey Narrator:: Andrew McFerrin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours, 7 Minutes At a Glance: Andrew Grey writes the stories and Andrew McFerrin bring them to life Blurb: Bryce Morton needs a change of scenery. Since his partner's death a year ago, he's become withdrawn and quiet, so... Continue Reading →
Title: Troublemaker Author: Joseph Hansen Publisher: Mulholland Books (Orig. Publication – 1975) Pages/Word Count: 272 Pages At a Glance: Another great mystery, though doesn't keep pace with the first two in the series Blurb: Rick Wendell’s ranch is far from town. A remote, dusty hideaway, its only inhabitants are Rick, his aging mother, and her... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach is pleased to have Lynley Wayne with us today to offer some great common sense tips for authors, whether you're an established author or just beginning your writing career. Writing, unlike other professions, has a lot of flexibility. We can write anywhere. Whether it’s down the road at our favorite coffee shop.... Continue Reading →
Title: Corkscrewed Author: M.J. O’Shea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: This book was simply delightful Blurb: Cary Talbot has found the perfect mark. Marigold Shelley is filthy rich, and her newly found grandson, Isaac Shelley, is poised to inherit her huge estate, complete with a priceless wine collection. Cary concocts... Continue Reading →
Title: Corkscrewed Author: M.J. O’Shea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: This book was simply delightful Blurb: Cary Talbot has found the perfect mark. Marigold Shelley is filthy rich, and her newly found grandson, Isaac Shelley, is poised to inherit her huge estate, complete with a priceless wine collection. Cary concocts... Continue Reading →
Title: Billionaire with Benefits Author: Anne Tenino Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 443 Pages At a Glance: Fell just a bit short of the quality work I am used to reading by this author Blurb: It’s just a friend thing. Before confessing his gayness to his best friend, Tierney Terrebonne’s sex life is strictly restroom.... Continue Reading →
Title: Natural Instincts Author: M. Raiya Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 54 Pages At a Glance: Strange but good story involving mythology, a mathematical genius, and a loon Blurb: Most people would consider near perfect recall, an ability to crunch numbers that rivals a computer's, and an uncanny knack for predicting the stock market to be remarkable... Continue Reading →
Last year I started a Facebook page called Random Acts of Promotional Kindness, where I hoped people would help each other promote books, events, giveaways, contests, and well, anything else book related. The page got some attention and people used it as I intended. But I wanted more, so I recently started a RAPK Facebook... Continue Reading →
Hi! I’m J.A. Rock, and I’m so happy to be visiting The Novel Approach today to talk a little about TAKE THE LONG WAY HOME, which is now available from Loose Id. TAKE THE LONG WAY HOME is about growing up. And screwing up. And family. And…farmer’s markets.And low level kidnapping fetishes. It’s about a... Continue Reading →
Title: Touch of a Ghost Author: L.M. Brown Publisher: Breathless Press Pages/Word Count: 74 Pages At a Glance: Overall, a bit angsty as well as bittersweet Blurb: What if you could only touch your lover one night of the year? Halloween night is all you have when in a relationship with a ghost. Drew Jessop... Continue Reading →
Title: Most Wanted Author: Barbara Sheridan Publisher: JMS Books LLC Pages/Word Count: 47 Pages At a Glance: A prime example of a complete short piece Blurb: Boston born and bred Tim Dwyer doesn't relish the thought of giving up Eastern comforts for life in the rough-and-tumble West. But when he finds himself with no job,... Continue Reading →
Title: Mr. Popsalos Author: Lisa Worrall Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 116 Pages At a Glance: Don’t wait until the holidays come around again! Pick this one up now. Blurb: Advertising executive and single parent Luke Fisher has grown painfully aware he becomes less dateable the minute he reveals he has a son. Not entertaining... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes author K.C. Wells on her A Bond of Three blog tour. She's also giving one lucky reader the chance to win a $15 Gift Card, so be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter. Good luck! Two Questions for K.C.: Q.: Do you have any tattoos? If so,... Continue Reading →
Summer Time Inspiration for Hat Trick Overtime: Summer Camp Thanks, Lisa, for having me over to talk about the latest in the Hat Trick series. I hope everyone takes a moment to say hello in the comments. I’ll stop back over periodically during the next couple days to answer any questions that may come up.... Continue Reading →
Title: Recipe for Magic Author: Agatha Bird Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Pages/Word Count: 64 Pages At a Glance: A wonderful fantasy with snarky teens and a well-developed world Blurb: Connor Roth is a fire mage who’s going places. He's powerful, popular, and he has a plan. But his plan for fame and glory is disrupted when the Oracle... Continue Reading →
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