Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Lisa: We’re so pleased to have author Jay Northcote dropping by today to celebrate the re-release of his novel, The Little Things. Welcome, Jay, it’s great to have you with us! Jay: Hi to all the followers of The Novel Approach! It’s lovely to be here again when this was one of the very first... Continue Reading →
Title: Hawk in the Rowan Series: The Rowan Harbor Cycle: Book Four Author: Sam Burns Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 152 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: This series has me captivated. I love the progression of the long story arc while still having individual trials and tribulations along the way, allowing me to grow more... Continue Reading →
Title: Plummet to Soar Series: Plummet to Soar: Book One Author: Z.A. Maxfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Z.A. Maxfield takes us on a crazy ride with murder on the menu in her latest story. The only drawback I found with this story was the continual jumping about... Continue Reading →
Title: Pyro's Accidental Shooting Series: Hounds of the Hunt: Book Two Author: Toni Griffin Publisher: Mischief Corner Books Length: 340 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: I love the complexity and depth that the author brings to her world and this story, but the ending felt a bit rushed and wasn’t as satisfying as I’d... Continue Reading →
Hey y’all. I’m BA Tortuga – writer of rednecks and cowboys and down home folks that manage to fall in love. It’s my thing. Latigo is a rerelease from years ago and it’s still the story that is home for me. I hope y’all enjoy a glimpse into Will and Dean. Much love, y’all. BA... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Annabeth Albert joining us today on the virtual tour for the re-release of her novella, Level Up. It's tea time for Annabeth's visit, so brew a cuppa. We'll wait... And there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details in the Rafflecopter widget below. Welcome, Annabeth!... Continue Reading →
Title: Detour Series: Transportation: Book One Authors: Reesa Herberth and Michelle Moore Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 339 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There are tons of things to love about this book, guys. Detour is a hopeful, feel-good, emotional but ultimately very happy and sweet book. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Ethan Domani had planned... Continue Reading →
Title: Re-Ignition Author: A.R. Moler Publisher: MLR Press Length: 42 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I really enjoyed the way the relationship built naturally and was rooting for Griff and Sean to get it together and figure out that they belonged with each other. Recommended, particularly for short story lovers. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Once Upon a Western Shore Series: Tyack & Frayne: Book Nine Author: Harper Fox Publisher: Self-Published Length: 160 Pages Category: Contemporary, Paranormal At a Glance: The Tyack & Frayne series is one of the finest examples of speculative fiction in the LGBTQ genre, and as long as there are books to be read set... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Andrew Demcak joining us today to chat a bit about his latest release, Alpha Wave, book two in The Elusive Spark series. Welcome, Andrew! What’s it like being a Gender-Fluid, non-binary author, you ask? Hmmm, I guess no different than being any other author. It might be easier for... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Isobel Starling dropping by TNA today to celebrate the release of her novel Sweet Thing in paperback format. We've got an exclusive excerpt from the book to share with you, and there's also a chance for one lucky reader to win a print copy of the book, so be... Continue Reading →
Title: The Weight of It All Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 44 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In spite of a few niggles, The Weight of It All is one of the most motivational books I've ever read. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: After being dumped by... Continue Reading →
Title: Can't Hide From Me Author: Cordelia Kingsbridge Narrator: Nick. J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 9 hours and 8 minutes Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: The more I hear of Mr. Russo, the more certain I am that he is one of the hottest audio actors on the scene today. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Sin and Tonic Series: Sinners: Book Six Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 270 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The writing and plot are outstanding, and it brought back many memories from the novels before. The mystery alone entrapped me with its suspense, danger, nail-biting tension and surprises. Reviewed By: Maryann... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Leta Blake stopping by today on the tour for her new release, Alpha Heat, the sequel to Slow Heat. Leta's chatting a bit about how Xan, a secondary character in Slow Heat, needed his own happily-ever-after. So, enjoy and don't forget to enter the giveaway below. Welcome, Leta! Thank... Continue Reading →
Cheers, everyone, and welcome to the Last Call! We're so pleased to have author Rhys Ford dropping in today on the Sin and Tonic blog tour. When I was offered the choice of ficlets to host, I thought it was going to be a difficult decision...but then there was Connor Morgan and Peanut M&Ms, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Secrets of You Series: Sunshine and Happiness: Book Four Author: Skylar M. Cates Narrator: Michael Stellman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 36 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Michael Stellman's voice work is solid, and the characters are individual and distinct. The way Stellman resolves the tension, both the emotional and... Continue Reading →
Title: Out of the Ashes Series: A Metahuman Files: Classified Novella Author: Hailey Turner Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 107 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: For those of you lucky enough to have read Hailey Turner’s work, you know that she has a gripping style. The characters are so deep and complex that you are... Continue Reading →
Title: Swings & Roundabouts Series: The Power of Zero: Book Four Author: Jackie Keswick Publisher: Self-Published Length: 338 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I follow a few series and The Power of Zero is one that tops my list. I highly recommended it. Jackie Keswick can do no wrong. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author JL Merrow joining us today to celebrate a fresh-off-the-presses addition to the Plumber's Mate series, Lock Nut. She has such a great guest post to share with us today, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details, including the prompt question, below. Welcome, JL!... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to have author Maz Maddox joining us today to reveal the cover of her brand new novel, Heartache & Hoofbeats, book one in the Stallion Ridge series. Welcome, Maz! Let’s start with a character question: If you could spend some real-life time with one of the characters in the book, who... Continue Reading →
Cheers, friends, welcome to a quick preview of what we have coming up for you in the week ahead! We've got another fun one coming up, with lots of fresh new content to share with you, including some fantastic guests, an exclusive cover reveal, and some great giveaways too. And, of course, more reviews are... Continue Reading →
Cheers, friends, and welcome to a recap of all the active giveaways we hosted at The Novel Approach over the course of the past week. We had some great goodies up for grabs, so be sure to check out what's still open for entries, but hurry, some of these giveaways are expiring soon! Reesa Herberth... Continue Reading →
Title: summer Swap: Evan and Ty Author: J.D. Ryan Publisher: JMS Books Length: 44 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I enjoyed the San Francisco stuff, and the first half of Summer Swap was cute, but then it sort of fell apart. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: What would you do if you rang your best... Continue Reading →
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