Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Diversity has been on my mind of late. I watched a documentary about a young man who was murdered just because he dared to put on a dress and change his name. Another about a girl who was bullied and ended up killing herself. It is everywhere. Racial divides, books being banned for content, fighting... Continue Reading →
“With great power there must also come—great responsibility.” – Stan Lee Title: Masks: Rise of Heroes Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Queerteen Press Pages/Word Count: 238 Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Strange things are happening in Vintage City, and sixteen-year-old Eric seems to be right in the middle of them. There’s a new villain in town, one... Continue Reading →
“With great power there must also come—great responsibility.” – Stan Lee Title: Masks: Rise of Heroes Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Queerteen Press Pages/Word Count: 238 Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Strange things are happening in Vintage City, and sixteen-year-old Eric seems to be right in the middle of them. There’s a new villain in town, one... Continue Reading →
“We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” ― Plato Title: The Darker Side of Trey Grey Author: Tara Spears Publisher: TOSOL Books Pages/Word Count: 434 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: No one told Trey Grey that life... Continue Reading →
“We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” ― Plato Title: The Darker Side of Trey Grey Author: Tara Spears Publisher: TOSOL Books Pages/Word Count: 434 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: No one told Trey Grey that life... Continue Reading →
“What you seek is seeking you.” ― Rumi Title: The Beast Without Author: Christian Baines Publisher: Glass House Books Pages/Word Count: 234 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Reylan is everything a Sydney vampire aspires to be: wealthy, handsome and independent, carefully feeding off companions plucked from the gay bars of Oxford Street. When one of... Continue Reading →
“What you seek is seeking you.” ― Rumi Title: The Beast Without Author: Christian Baines Publisher: Glass House Books Pages/Word Count: 234 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Reylan is everything a Sydney vampire aspires to be: wealthy, handsome and independent, carefully feeding off companions plucked from the gay bars of Oxford Street. When one of... Continue Reading →
The Beast Without follows Reylan, a vampire – or Blood Shade, as they’re known in this universe, who’s just over a century and a half old and has been happily independent and asexual all that time. My first rule was no angsty vampires! Reylan loves being what he is, and if there’s something missing from... Continue Reading →
The Beast Without follows Reylan, a vampire – or Blood Shade, as they’re known in this universe, who’s just over a century and a half old and has been happily independent and asexual all that time. My first rule was no angsty vampires! Reylan loves being what he is, and if there’s something missing from... Continue Reading →
“The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.” – The Bible Title: Imprisoned by Desire Author: Calandra Hunter Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 225 Rating: 3.5 Stars Blurb: When Tristan is taken prisoner by the Dark King, he expects to be tortured for information about the rightful Prince Dareon and his rebellion. But the Dark... Continue Reading →
“The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.” – The Bible Title: Imprisoned by Desire Author: Calandra Hunter Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 225 Rating: 3.5 Stars Blurb: When Tristan is taken prisoner by the Dark King, he expects to be tortured for information about the rightful Prince Dareon and his rebellion. But the Dark... Continue Reading →
“Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life, but define yourself.” ― Harvey Fierstein Title: Deeper Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Torquere Press Pages/Word Count: 202 Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Johnny diMarco is a spoiled, rich brat who has made his way through almost... Continue Reading →
“Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life, but define yourself.” ― Harvey Fierstein Title: Deeper Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Torquere Press Pages/Word Count: 202 Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Johnny diMarco is a spoiled, rich brat who has made his way through almost... Continue Reading →
“Show me a man with a tattoo and I'll show you a man with an interesting past.” ― Jack London Title: Written in Flesh Authors: Alex Whitehall, Alina Ray, K. Vale, Suzanne van Rooyen Publisher: Storm Moon Press Pages/Word Count: 117 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: For many people, there's nothing hotter than a man... Continue Reading →
“Show me a man with a tattoo and I'll show you a man with an interesting past.” ― Jack London Title: Written in Flesh Authors: Alex Whitehall, Alina Ray, K. Vale, Suzanne van Rooyen Publisher: Storm Moon Press Pages/Word Count: 117 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: For many people, there's nothing hotter than a man... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach is thrilled to welcome the three authors of the Big Bone Lick Pack anthology! Kendall, Jambrea, and Cherie are touring the internet to talk about their wolves and to give away a great little prize at the end! We’re touring in support of the Big Bone Lick Pack, an anthology which came... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach is thrilled to welcome the three authors of the Big Bone Lick Pack anthology! Kendall, Jambrea, and Cherie are touring the internet to talk about their wolves and to give away a great little prize at the end! We’re touring in support of the Big Bone Lick Pack, an anthology which came... Continue Reading →
Title: Siempre Author: Tessa Cardenas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: As a principal dancer for a contemporary New York ballet company, Sean has the privilege of working with student interns. The company’s newest intern, Lupe, is a talented dancer from Purchase College—but the man who picks her up from... Continue Reading →
Title: Siempre Author: Tessa Cardenas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: As a principal dancer for a contemporary New York ballet company, Sean has the privilege of working with student interns. The company’s newest intern, Lupe, is a talented dancer from Purchase College—but the man who picks her up from... Continue Reading →
“To err is human, to forgive, divine.” ― Alexander Pope Title: Lighting the Way Home Author: EM Lynley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 206 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: World-class chef Joshua Golden is homesick for Paris before he even arrives in New York, but he’ll endure it—his parents need him to help run the... Continue Reading →
“To err is human, to forgive, divine.” ― Alexander Pope Title: Lighting the Way Home Author: EM Lynley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 206 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: World-class chef Joshua Golden is homesick for Paris before he even arrives in New York, but he’ll endure it—his parents need him to help run the... Continue Reading →
“It doesn't have to conform to whatever is usual. It doesn't have to be kismet at once, or rhapsody by the third date. It just has to be. In time. In place. In spirit. It just has to be.” ― David Levithan Title: Paradox Lost Author: Libby Drew Publisher: Carina Press Pages/Word Count: 228 Pages... Continue Reading →
“It doesn't have to conform to whatever is usual. It doesn't have to be kismet at once, or rhapsody by the third date. It just has to be. In time. In place. In spirit. It just has to be.” ― David Levithan Title: Paradox Lost Author: Libby Drew Publisher: Carina Press Pages/Word Count: 228 Pages... Continue Reading →
The Giveaway: THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED Blurb: James Ellsworth is a bit jaded, especially for his young age. He hates school and longs for his parents’ estate, where life is far more pleasant. Meeting new schoolmate Daniel Courtney is a much-needed distraction, one that will prove more and more engrossing as James and Daniel... Continue Reading →
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