Hi, everyone! Welcome to a look at what’s going to be coming up in the week ahead here at The Novel Approach. We have some outstanding guests in store for you, including the next author up in the continuing countdown to GayRomLit 2016. Our July Book of the Month picks just went live at Mary... Continue Reading →
Review: Brandywine Investigations: Open for Business by Angel Martinez
Title: Brandywine Investigations: Open for Business Author: Angel Martinez Publisher: Mischief Corner Books Length: 376 Pages Category: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy, Mythology At a Glance: A unique take on gods and goddesses, this series updates Hades and other members of his family. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: When humans forsake the temples, the gods need to find other employment.... Continue Reading →
Review: Kellen’s Awakening by Bellora Quinn and Angel Martinez
Title: Kellen’s Awakening (AURA: Book Three) Author: Bellora Quinn and Angel Martinez Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 214 Pages At a Glance: You’ll want to set aside a full day to read this one because you can count on not getting anything else done until you’ve finished. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: The staff at AURA has had... Continue Reading →
Kellen’s Awakening: A Guest Post and Giveaway with Bellora Quinn and Angel Martinez
We're so pleased to welcome the writing duo of Bellora Quinn and Angel Martinez, on the tour for their latest collaboration, Kellen's Awakening. They've put together something a little extra fun for you today, and are also giving one lucky reader the chance at a $10 Pride Publishing gift card, so don't forget to check... Continue Reading →
Here’s a Sneak Peek at the Coming Week
Aaaaack! It's May 1st. How did that happen? Ay yi yi. Well, we're ushering in the first week of May in a pretty great way. We've got our Book of the Month picks and giveaway going on at Mary Calmes's place, so be sure to go check that out and try to win some free... Continue Reading →
Review: Flax’s Pursuit by Angel Martinez and Bellora Quinn
Title: Flax’s Pursuit (AURA: Book Two) Author: Angel Martinez and Bellora Quinn Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 294 Pages At a Glance: Fantastic second book in the series with returning favorites and new characters. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: A murderer haunts the city, turning the unwary to stone. Between hunting this evil and corralling new arrivals, Flax... Continue Reading →
Review: The Pill Bugs of Time by Angel Martinez
Title: The Pill Bugs of Time Author: Angel Martinez Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 62 Pages At a Glance: The Pill Bugs of Time is a funny little gem! Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Vikash Soren, the perfect police officer except for his odd paranormal ability, never seems to lose his temper. Always serene and competent,... Continue Reading →
Review: Quinn’s Gambit by Bellora Quinn and Angel Martinez
Title: Quinn’s Gambit (AURA: Book One) Authors: Bellora Quinn and Angel Martinez Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 246 Pages At a Glance: A fun read with an intriguing urban fantasy concept. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: An unregistered, human con wizard and a duty-bound, straightlaced elf cop. As New York explodes with dangerous creatures, their passion... Continue Reading →
The Scattershot Author: Or What Happened to the Writer Part? by Angel Martinez
Once upon a time, there was a single process with a single purpose. Step 1: Write and polish Step 2: Ferret out submission guidelines (often at the library) Step 3: Put together the packet – cover letter, synopsis, first three chapters Step 4: Print out (or in the old days copy) aforesaid packet Step 5:... Continue Reading →
Angel Martinez Brings Romance and Sci-Fi Together In “Gravitational Attraction”
Title: Gravitational Attraction Author: Angel Martinez Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 266 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: A mysterious distress call draws the crew of courier ship Hermes to what appears to be an empty, drifting troop vessel--empty except for the blood and gore spattered corridors and a lone survivor locked in a holding cell.... Continue Reading →
Angel Martinez Brings Romance and Sci-Fi Together In "Gravitational Attraction"
Title: Gravitational Attraction Author: Angel Martinez Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 266 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: A mysterious distress call draws the crew of courier ship Hermes to what appears to be an empty, drifting troop vessel--empty except for the blood and gore spattered corridors and a lone survivor locked in a holding cell.... Continue Reading →
Welcome Angel Martinez, Diego, Finn, And A Giveaway
TNA: Hi, Angel, thanks so much for stopping by to visit us today. Let's talk a bit about your writing. Do you prefer to write fantasy or contemporary genre romance? Do you find you like the challenge of stretching your imagination when writing fantasy, or are they equally challenging but in different ways? Angel: I... Continue Reading →
Here’s A Sneak Peek At The Coming Week
Hi, everyone, I hope you've all had a great week. In case you missed it, we’ve added another member to the TNA review team, and couldn’t be happier to have Jordan joining our group. We’ve got another fun-filled week in store for you, more GRL countdown celebrating, more blog tours to host, and more goodies... Continue Reading →
Here's A Sneak Peek At The Coming Week
Hi, everyone, I hope you've all had a great week. In case you missed it, we’ve added another member to the TNA review team, and couldn’t be happier to have Jordan joining our group. We’ve got another fun-filled week in store for you, more GRL countdown celebrating, more blog tours to host, and more goodies... Continue Reading →
Angel Martinez Is “Not in the Stars”, She’s Right Here, And She’s Brought A Giveaway
TNA: Hi, Angel, welcome to The Novel Approach. We're so glad to have had the chance to participate in the Not in the Stars virtual tour. Let's get started. Would you kindly tell us a little bit about yourself, hobbies, interests, a few things your readers might not know about you but would find interesting?... Continue Reading →
Angel Martinez Is "Not in the Stars", She's Right Here, And She's Brought A Giveaway
TNA: Hi, Angel, welcome to The Novel Approach. We're so glad to have had the chance to participate in the Not in the Stars virtual tour. Let's get started. Would you kindly tell us a little bit about yourself, hobbies, interests, a few things your readers might not know about you but would find interesting?... Continue Reading →
Here's A Sneak Peek At The Coming Week
Hi, everyone, I hope you've all had an outstanding week, and are gearing up for another. We've been busy as can be around here these days, booking more great authors and reading more great books, and we're looking forward to more great fun in the months to come. We're building up the GayRomLit Countdown Celebration... Continue Reading →
Here’s A Sneak Peek At The Coming Week
Hi, everyone, I hope you've all had an outstanding week, and are gearing up for another. We've been busy as can be around here these days, booking more great authors and reading more great books, and we're looking forward to more great fun in the months to come. We're building up the GayRomLit Countdown Celebration... Continue Reading →
"Hot Off the Range" Is Hot Off The Presses
“Romance is the glamour which turns the dust of everyday life into a golden haze.” – Amanda Cross Title: Hot Off the Range Author: Anthology Publisher: Mischief Corner Books Pages/Word Count: 443 Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Riding and herding. Those spurs that jingle-jangle-jingle. What is it about cowboys that so doggedly fires the imagination? Join... Continue Reading →
“Hot Off the Range” Is Hot Off The Presses
“Romance is the glamour which turns the dust of everyday life into a golden haze.” – Amanda Cross Title: Hot Off the Range Author: Anthology Publisher: Mischief Corner Books Pages/Word Count: 443 Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Riding and herding. Those spurs that jingle-jangle-jingle. What is it about cowboys that so doggedly fires the imagination? Join... Continue Reading →
"50s Mixed Tape" Sets Love To Music
“Where words leave off, music begins.” ― Heinrich Heine Title: 50s Mixed Tape Author: Anthology Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 240 Rating: 5 Stars *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Review: This is kind of new for me. I have reviewed a story from an anthology before, but I haven't ever tackled a full anthology review. I have always loved... Continue Reading →
“50s Mixed Tape” Sets Love To Music
“Where words leave off, music begins.” ― Heinrich Heine Title: 50s Mixed Tape Author: Anthology Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 240 Rating: 5 Stars *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Review: This is kind of new for me. I have reviewed a story from an anthology before, but I haven't ever tackled a full anthology review. I have always loved... Continue Reading →
"Writers Are Like Restaurants" – Who Knew? Angel Martinez Does! And She's Also Brought Appetizers!
Hi! waves to all the nice people What was that? The title of this post makes no sense? Ah. Stay with me here. I can’t promise to make sense, but I will explain. (Giveaway spoiler: And if you do stay with me, you get a chance to pick from my menu ") ) See, a... Continue Reading →
“Writers Are Like Restaurants” – Who Knew? Angel Martinez Does! And She’s Also Brought Appetizers!
Hi! waves to all the nice people What was that? The title of this post makes no sense? Ah. Stay with me here. I can’t promise to make sense, but I will explain. (Giveaway spoiler: And if you do stay with me, you get a chance to pick from my menu ") ) See, a... Continue Reading →

