Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Song of the Navigator Author: Astrid Amara Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 41 minutes Category: SciFi At a Glance: Aside from the story's somewhat abrupt ending, I thoroughly enjoyed Tover’s journey, and I thought Russo was an excellent choice for the narration. I absolutely love his voice, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Trustworthy Series: Trust: Book Two Author: Astrid Amara Publisher: Horns Press Length: 94 Pages Category: SciFi, Cyberpunk At a Glance: Filled with action, danger, and plenty of suspense along with solid world building for such a short novel, Astrid Amara also crafts a lovely romance that engaged both my feelings and my imagination. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Wedding Bellskis Series: Holidays with the Bellskis: Book Three Author: Astrid Amara Publisher: Loose Id Length: 128 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: I love these types of stories, where the two MCs continue to grow in their relationship with each other. Highly recommended to those who love this series and want more!... Continue Reading →
Title: Once Upon a Time in the Weird West Authors: Jamie Fessenden, Andrew Q. Gordon, Jana Denardo, Kim Fielding, Shira Anthony, Tali Spencer, Venona Keyes, Lex Chase, C.S. Poe, Nicole Kimberling, Ginn Hale, Astrid Amara, Langley Hyde Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 400 Pages Category: Historical Americas / Mystery/Suspense / Other Paranormal / Steampunk / Urban... Continue Reading →
Title: Hanukkah on Retainer Author: Astrid Amara Publisher: Loose Id Length: 99 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: A somewhat surprisingly tense follow up to Crash Plus Expenses. There is still a lot of humor, and I liked seeing Dan and Connor take things to the next level. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Ever since... Continue Reading →
Title: Half Pass Author: Astrid Amara Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 208 Pages At a Glance: Half Pass is a book I couldn’t put down—not necessarily because it was so different from anything else I’ve ever read but because Astrid Amara’s storytelling is so engaging and I just enjoyed spending time with its characters. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Crash Plus Expenses Author: Astrid Amara Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 94 Pages At a Glance: I love these types of romances! Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Dan Lewinski would follow his subject Connor Katz to the ends of the earth. It’s what he’s paid to do. Apparently this also includes following his subject Connor Katz... Continue Reading →
Title: Charmed and Dangerous: Ten Tales of Gay Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy Authors: Rhys Ford, Ginn Hale, KJ Charles, Nicole Kimberling, Jordan L. Hawk, Charlie Cochet, Jordan Castillo Price, Andrea Speed, Lou Harper, Astrid Amara Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 509 Pages At a Glance: With a lineup like this, how could this anthology have... Continue Reading →
Today we're pleased to welcome author Rhys Ford back to chat about Dim Sum Asylum, her contribution to the upcoming anthology Charmed and Dangerous, featuring some of the premiere spec fic authors in the genre. Enjoy Rhy's post, then be sure to leave a comment right here for the chance to win a $25 Gift... Continue Reading →
Magic takes many forms. From malignant hexes to love charms gone amok, you’ll find a vast array of spells and curses, creatures and conjurings in this massive collection—not to mention a steamy dose of man-on-man action. Charmed and Dangerous features all-new stories of gay paranormal romance, supernatural fiction and urban fantasy by ten top m/m... Continue Reading →
Title: Song of the Navigator Author: Astrid Amara Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 224 Pages At a Glance: I found myself absolutely devouring this book, which is always a good sign. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Worst Possible Birthday: Being sold into slavery by none other than your lover. Tover Duke’s rare ability to move anything... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach is pleased to welcome author Astrid Amara today on the Song of the Navigator blog tour. Enjoy Astrid's guest post, and also be sure to check out the great giveaways she's offering. Good luck! Hi there! So glad to be part of The Novel Approach Reviews today, talking about Song of the... Continue Reading →
Cheers, everyone, and welcome back for a look at what we have in store for the week ahead. Among the guest posts, giveaways, and reviews, we'll also be bringing you a very special Hop Against Homophobia, Bi- and Transphobia story that I'm excited to share with you. Here's what's on tap! Monday – Kicking off... Continue Reading →
“There comes a time in your life when you have to choose to turn the page, write another book, or simply close it.” ― Shannon L. Alder BLURB: Miles Piekus thought he and Itai would make a great team, despite the infidelities haunting their past. After all, Itai is smoking hot, they’re both driven entrepreneurs,... Continue Reading →
“There comes a time in your life when you have to choose to turn the page, write another book, or simply close it.” ― Shannon L. Alder BLURB: Miles Piekus thought he and Itai would make a great team, despite the infidelities haunting their past. After all, Itai is smoking hot, they’re both driven entrepreneurs,... Continue Reading →
It took me a while to decide, but I think I can honestly say I’ve never read an anthology quite like Irregulars, four novellas from four talented authors who’ve woven each of their stories together to create an Urban Fantasy/Urban Fairy Tale world where goblins, vampires, brownies, fairies, pixies, demons, witches, and all other manner... Continue Reading →
It took me a while to decide, but I think I can honestly say I’ve never read an anthology quite like Irregulars, four novellas from four talented authors who’ve woven each of their stories together to create an Urban Fantasy/Urban Fairy Tale world where goblins, vampires, brownies, fairies, pixies, demons, witches, and all other manner... Continue Reading →
The Archer's Heart by Astrid Amara My rating: 3 of 5 stars The Archer’s Heart is posed as an epic tale of avarice, hypocrisy, betrayal, and dishonor, and juxtaposes the injustice of the caste system in a mythical India against the belief that it is God’s intent for those of lower birth to subjugate to... Continue Reading →
The Archer's Heart by Astrid Amara My rating: 3 of 5 stars The Archer’s Heart is posed as an epic tale of avarice, hypocrisy, betrayal, and dishonor, and juxtaposes the injustice of the caste system in a mythical India against the belief that it is God’s intent for those of lower birth to subjugate to... Continue Reading →
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