Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Tarnished Souls: Frankie and Gent: A story of guts and glamor in the Golden Age of Hollywood – not a romance. When I started writing the second book in the Tarnished series, I created a character who was only intended to have a walk-on part, as a mocking antagonist. Frankie Monetti started out as a... Continue Reading →
Tarnished Souls: Frankie and Gent: A story of guts and glamor in the Golden Age of Hollywood – not a romance. When I started writing the second book in the Tarnished series, I created a character who was only intended to have a walk-on part, as a mocking antagonist. Frankie Monetti started out as a... Continue Reading →
June proved an interesting and oft times frustrating month. Things have happened that have caused me to reflect on how short life truly is. We waste so much time fretting about things we can't change, or changing things we shouldn't. We worry hopelessly, and work at jobs we hate, thinking that one day our fortunes... Continue Reading →
June proved an interesting and oft times frustrating month. Things have happened that have caused me to reflect on how short life truly is. We waste so much time fretting about things we can't change, or changing things we shouldn't. We worry hopelessly, and work at jobs we hate, thinking that one day our fortunes... Continue Reading →
Recently, I read a review for my latest release, Tarnished Gold, in which the reviewer stated that the book didn't have enough conflict. She liked the book, gave it a great rating, but the fact that the conflict wasn't, in her estimation, present, bothered me, because I know better. Of course, I accepted the review... Continue Reading →
Recently, I read a review for my latest release, Tarnished Gold, in which the reviewer stated that the book didn't have enough conflict. She liked the book, gave it a great rating, but the fact that the conflict wasn't, in her estimation, present, bothered me, because I know better. Of course, I accepted the review... Continue Reading →
It's that time again, the time for a visit from our friend Brita Addams, who has created a webpage on Facebook dedicated to the act of promoting the books and authors we love. As a site dedicate to doing that very thing, we very much approve! Thanks, Brita, now take it a way. I am... Continue Reading →
It's that time again, the time for a visit from our friend Brita Addams, who has created a webpage on Facebook dedicated to the act of promoting the books and authors we love. As a site dedicate to doing that very thing, we very much approve! Thanks, Brita, now take it a way. I am... Continue Reading →
On my Tarnished Gold blog tour, I met some wonderful people, hopefully gained some new readers, and learned much about the love and support people have for authors. I smiled when I saw the same people at each stop, leaving encouraging comments, and worming their way into my heart by their presence. One lady commented... Continue Reading →
On my Tarnished Gold blog tour, I met some wonderful people, hopefully gained some new readers, and learned much about the love and support people have for authors. I smiled when I saw the same people at each stop, leaving encouraging comments, and worming their way into my heart by their presence. One lady commented... Continue Reading →
Hollywood has always been a cage... a cage to catch our dreams. - John Huston The handsome Jack Abadie is an aspiring actor who leaves his home and family in rural Louisiana and strikes out for the promise of an emerging Hollywood to make a name for himself. As a gay man who knows nothing... Continue Reading →
Hollywood has always been a cage... a cage to catch our dreams. - John Huston The handsome Jack Abadie is an aspiring actor who leaves his home and family in rural Louisiana and strikes out for the promise of an emerging Hollywood to make a name for himself. As a gay man who knows nothing... Continue Reading →
Go ahead and ask me if I'm I just a little bit excited. Why yes, yes I am, because The Novel Approach review staff has just doubled! Woot! I'm thrilled to be able to welcome Bruce Tharp to the party, as a permanent reviewer. I hope you'll take a moment to say hello. :-D A... Continue Reading →
Go ahead and ask me if I'm I just a little bit excited. Why yes, yes I am, because The Novel Approach review staff has just doubled! Woot! I'm thrilled to be able to welcome Bruce Tharp to the party, as a permanent reviewer. I hope you'll take a moment to say hello. :-D A... Continue Reading →
I'm so glad to have Brita back as my special guest today to talk a little bit about herself, the creative process, what she has coming up next. And, if you read all the way to the end, you'll get the 4-1-1 on some really great prizes she's offering as she hops the information super-highway... Continue Reading →
Before we start, here is the blurb for Tarnished Gold: In 1915, starstruck Jack Abadie strikes out for the gilded streets of the most sinful town in the country—Hollywood. With him, he takes a secret that his country hometown would never understand. After years of hard work and a chance invitation to a gay gentlemen's... Continue Reading →
Before we start, here is the blurb for Tarnished Gold: In 1915, starstruck Jack Abadie strikes out for the gilded streets of the most sinful town in the country—Hollywood. With him, he takes a secret that his country hometown would never understand. After years of hard work and a chance invitation to a gay gentlemen's... Continue Reading →
I am thrilled to be a permanent guest blogger on A Novel Approach. As I told Lisa, I will attempt to provide scintillating commentary each month. For those who don't know me, I am a writer of historical and a limited number of contemporary romances. Writing historical romances are my favorites and I've written them... Continue Reading →
I am thrilled to be a permanent guest blogger on A Novel Approach. As I told Lisa, I will attempt to provide scintillating commentary each month. For those who don't know me, I am a writer of historical and a limited number of contemporary romances. Writing historical romances are my favorites and I've written them... Continue Reading →
Beginning tomorrow, and then continuing on a monthly basis, author Brita Addams is going to be a permanent guest contributor to The Novel Approach, whether it's with book reviewers or just general writerly business and promotional opportunities. I'm so thrilled to have Brita on board, and am hoping this might lead to more guest contributors... Continue Reading →
Beginning tomorrow, and then continuing on a monthly basis, author Brita Addams is going to be a permanent guest contributor to The Novel Approach, whether it's with book reviewers or just general writerly business and promotional opportunities. I'm so thrilled to have Brita on board, and am hoping this might lead to more guest contributors... Continue Reading →
“'Tis very true, my grief lies all within; And these external manners of laments Are merely shadows to the unseen grief That swells with silence in the tortured soul.” – William Shakespeare The casualties of war are not only the poor and unfortunate souls whose lives bleed out on the battlefield. There are times that... Continue Reading →
“'Tis very true, my grief lies all within; And these external manners of laments Are merely shadows to the unseen grief That swells with silence in the tortured soul.” – William Shakespeare The casualties of war are not only the poor and unfortunate souls whose lives bleed out on the battlefield. There are times that... Continue Reading →
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