Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Welcome to author DJ Jamison and the Surprise Delivery release day blog tour! Surprise Delivery is the fifth book in the Hearts and Health series, and we not only have an exclusive excerpt to share with you but there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. About the Book Dr.... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author JL Merrow with us today on the tour for her brand new release, One Under, which features a romance between two characters readers of her first Porthkennack book, Wake Up Call, will have already met: Mal Thomas and Jory Roscarrock. She's talking food today and is also offering the chance... Continue Reading →
Title: Twisted and Tied Series: Marshals: Book Four Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 266 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As amazing as this book was, it didn’t knock Tied Up in Knots out of the top spot for me as my fave of the series, and one of my favorites of all... Continue Reading →
Title: Winter Cowboy Series: Whisper Ridge, Wyoming: Book One Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Self-Published Length: 274 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book put me through the emotional wringer with its angsty plot and characters, without giving me any real comfort afterwards. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Micah Lennox left Whisper Ridge after promising the... Continue Reading →
Title: Crazy Love Author: Mel Bossa Publisher: JMS Books Length: 300 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While this is an interesting and compelling book, I felt that there was just a bit too much going on in the story. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Billy spends his evenings dreaming of love and excitement. His roommate... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Parker Foye, who's joining us today to introduce their brand new novel, Mage of Inconvenience, a part of the Dreamspun Beyond house line from Dreamspinner Press! Hello and thanks to The Novel Approach for hosting me today! Today I wanted to write about something that features strongly in Mage of Inconvenience: tropes.... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to bring you the exclusive cover reveal of author KC Burn's upcoming Dreamspinner Press release, Set Ablaze. In addition to the reveal, KC is also offering one lucky reader the chance to win a $15 gift card to use in the Dreamspinner store, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget... Continue Reading →
Title: Lander Series: The Oberon Cycle: Book Two Author: J. Scott Coatsworth Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 294 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: Do you like sci-fi? Are you a fan of fantasy? Then I would recommend this series in a heartbeat. With a fantastic combination of both, it kept me glued to the page... Continue Reading →
Title: Within These Depths Series: Demons and Wolves: Book Two Author: Katze Snow Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 196 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Oh my, these characters are gripping, their stories fraught with anger and danger, and the action is something akin to going at hyper-speed in a dark tunnel. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Presents: A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo Author: Jill Twiss Illustrator: EG Keller Audio Narration: Jim Parsons, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jeff Garlin, Ellie Kemper, John Lithgow, Jack McBrayer, and RuPaul Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC Length: 40 Pages Category: LGBTQ Fiction, Children's Fiction At a Glance: This... Continue Reading →
Title: Imperfect Match Author: Jordan Castillo Price Publisher: JCP Books Length: 162 Pages Category: Futuristic/Dystopian At a Glance: This isn’t a story of two people building a relationship; it’s the story of a man realizing he’s not imprisoned by circumstance and then constructing a new life where there’s now the potential for a relationship, and... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Elle Brownlee, who's joining us today to introduce her new book, Staggered Cove Station, the latest addition to the Dreamspun Desires house line from Dreamspinner Press. Hello, hello! I'm Elle Brownlee and it's great to be here to share something about my latest book with you. Staggered Cove Station is a romantic... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author Andy Paulcroft today to introduce himself and chat a bit about his debut novel, Postcards From Another Life. Welcome, Andy! Why don’t we begin by having you tell us something about yourself that most people don’t know? Andy: I was born with a squint and still have a... Continue Reading →
Title: Cutie Pies Author: Barbara Bell Length: 116 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Cutie Pies is a cute little novella, and Bell keeps the lighthearted fun going throughout most of the story. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Joey works at Cutie Pies, the smallest adult store in Sydney. After his parents kicked him out years... Continue Reading →
Title: Second Wind Author: Aimee Nicole Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Second Wind is a story of romance and being true to yourself that takes the reader on an emotional journey. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Second wind: a new strength or energy to continue something that is an... Continue Reading →
Title: Kindly Woodsmen Scirpt/Art Direction: Dale Lazarov Artist: Sebas Martin Publisher: Sticky Graphic Novels Length: 61 Pages Category: Fairy Tale, Graphic Novel At a Glance: The digital edition is in true vivid color, the simplicity of lines allows the action to be seen and appreciated. Pick up a copy for yourself and be prepared to... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to have author JM Wolf joining us today on the tour for his latest release, Jace’s Trial, book one in the Trials of Abingdon series. Welcome, JM, let’s start by having you tell us something about yourself that most people don’t know. JM: I’m a major Pokémon fan. I still watch... Continue Reading →
Cheers, everyone, and welcome to a quick preview of what we have coming up for you in the week ahead! We've survived a rocky week in this community, to say the least, and though we may be a bit bruised and battered right now, we are far from broken. While my decision to remove all... Continue Reading →
Cheers, friends! 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, because some of these giveaways expire at midnight tonight! Quinn... Continue Reading →
Title: Under the Radar Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 123 Pages Category: Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: This was a fast paced, suspenseful and intriguing short novella from Edward Kendrick, who never fails to hook me into his stories. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Life for Lou Travis changed drastically when, as Carlo Farro, he... Continue Reading →
Title: Love, Simon Starring: Nick Robinson, Katherine Langford, Alexandra Shipp, Josh Duhamel, Logan Miller, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Tony Hale, Natasha Rothwell, Keiynan Lonsdale, Miles Heizer, and Jennifer Garner Directed By: Greg Berlanti Distributed By: 20th Century Fox Genres/Categories: Teen Romance, Romantic Comedy, Drama, Coming Out Run Time: 1 hour and 50 minutes At a Glance:... Continue Reading →
Title: Breaker of Chains Series: SPECTR Series Two: Book Four Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 163 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Breaker of Chains is yet another excellent addition to one of my favorite Urban Fantasy series, and I remain in awe of the -verse and in love with its characters.... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Taylor Brooke joining us today on the tour for her latest release, Curved Horizon, book two in The Camellia Clock Cycle series from Interlude Press. We've got a great teaser to entice you with and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget for... Continue Reading →
Title: The Ghost Slept Over Author: Marshall Thornton Narrator: Jason Frazier Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 13 minutes Category: Paranormal, Humor At a Glance: The story here is fun and light and should be a lovely romp for the listener. Unfortunately, however, most of the narration is uninspired and the voices tend to... Continue Reading →
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