Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living; it's a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. – Dr. Seuss So I have a secret, and that secret would be that I really don’t like paranormal romance stories. Please don’t tell my husband, who just recently published a paranormal romance, The... Continue Reading →
Werewolves and Demons and Murder, Oh My! – Creature Feature by Poppy Dennison and Mary Calmes
Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living; it's a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. – Dr. Seuss So I have a secret, and that secret would be that I really don’t like paranormal romance stories. Please don’t tell my husband, who just recently published a paranormal romance, The... Continue Reading →
What’s On Tap For This Week?
It's a week of reviews coming up, as Bruce and I gear up for the Hop Against Homophobia & Transphobia on May 17th. You'll want to watch for that because there's going to be a giveaway along with the post topic we've chosen to discuss, something near and dear to both our hearts. Meanwhile, here... Continue Reading →
What's On Tap For This Week?
It's a week of reviews coming up, as Bruce and I gear up for the Hop Against Homophobia & Transphobia on May 17th. You'll want to watch for that because there's going to be a giveaway along with the post topic we've chosen to discuss, something near and dear to both our hearts. Meanwhile, here... Continue Reading →
The Smooth Sounds of Indie Radio 113.9 by Saura Underscore
There are moments when one has to choose between living one's own life, fully, entirely, completely—or dragging out some false, shallow, degrading existence that the world in its hypocrisy demands. – Oscar Wilde Jacob Timber moved from the US to London to further his studies and to get as far away as he possibly could... Continue Reading →
The Smooth Sounds of Indie Radio 113.9 by Saura Underscore
There are moments when one has to choose between living one's own life, fully, entirely, completely—or dragging out some false, shallow, degrading existence that the world in its hypocrisy demands. – Oscar Wilde Jacob Timber moved from the US to London to further his studies and to get as far away as he possibly could... Continue Reading →
Pride and Prejudices and The Art of the Deal by B.A. Stretke
Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously. – Jane Austen So, not divulging too much about my age, but who remembers that classic 80’s movie with Melanie Griffith, Working Girl? I loved that movie. The poor, hard driven girl overcomes all odds to prove herself to the maniacal boss... Continue Reading →
Pride and Prejudices and The Art of the Deal by B.A. Stretke
Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously. – Jane Austen So, not divulging too much about my age, but who remembers that classic 80’s movie with Melanie Griffith, Working Girl? I loved that movie. The poor, hard driven girl overcomes all odds to prove herself to the maniacal boss... Continue Reading →
It’s Time For Random Acts Of Promotional Kindness
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 Time For Random Acts Of Promotional Kindness
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 →
Part Angel, Part Little Devil, And He’s Here With A Giveaway – Please Welcome Jacob Z. Flores!
Our special guest here at The Novel Approach today is none other than Dreamspinner Press author Jacob Z. Flores, who has been hopping around the internet recently to promote his newest novel, The Gifted One. Not only has Jacob agreed to answer a few questions about the book, but he’s also giving one lucky reader... Continue Reading →
Part Angel, Part Little Devil, And He's Here With A Giveaway – Please Welcome Jacob Z. Flores!
Our special guest here at The Novel Approach today is none other than Dreamspinner Press author Jacob Z. Flores, who has been hopping around the internet recently to promote his newest novel, The Gifted One. Not only has Jacob agreed to answer a few questions about the book, but he’s also giving one lucky reader... Continue Reading →
Pup by SJD Peterson – It’s Like A Trip To Disneyland, Only Sexier
Of course it hurts, it’s a spanking. How else would it work? ― Breanna Hayse ("The Game Plan") Now as a gay man, I must admit that I have played “dress up” in leather and even have dabbled with “role play” on occasion with my sexy husband. I view these times as visits to Disneyland... Continue Reading →
Pup by SJD Peterson – It's Like A Trip To Disneyland, Only Sexier
Of course it hurts, it’s a spanking. How else would it work? ― Breanna Hayse ("The Game Plan") Now as a gay man, I must admit that I have played “dress up” in leather and even have dabbled with “role play” on occasion with my sexy husband. I view these times as visits to Disneyland... Continue Reading →
Brita Addams' Internal Soundtrack
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 →
Brita Addams’ Internal Soundtrack
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 →
A Star Emerges In the Golden Age Of Hollywood – Tarnished Gold by Brita Addams
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 →
A Star Emerges In the Golden Age Of Hollywood – Tarnished Gold by Brita Addams
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 →
::Fanfare:: ::Drumroll:: ::Happy Dancing:: Ladies & Gentlemen, General Merrymaking Will Now Ensue…
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 →
::Fanfare:: ::Drumroll:: ::Happy Dancing:: Ladies & Gentlemen, General Merrymaking Will Now Ensue…
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 →
Countdown to Dirty Laundry….
Countdown to Dirty Laundry.....
Sex? In Public? Go See Where Alex Kidwell Says He'd Do It… (How's that for a catchy title?)
Today’s guest at The Novel Approach is Alex Kidwell, author of the utterly sublime After the End, which, if you haven’t read it yet, is a novel you ought to very much consider adding to your TBR and placing it right at the top. Just don’t forget the box of tissues you’ll need to get... Continue Reading →
Sex? In Public? Go See Where Alex Kidwell Says He’d Do It… (How’s that for a catchy title?)
Today’s guest at The Novel Approach is Alex Kidwell, author of the utterly sublime After the End, which, if you haven’t read it yet, is a novel you ought to very much consider adding to your TBR and placing it right at the top. Just don’t forget the box of tissues you’ll need to get... Continue Reading →
Money, It’s A Crime – Return to the Mountain by P.D. Singer
What difference does it make how much you have? What you do not have amounts to much more. – Seneca It’s been said that money is the root of all evil. Whether that’s a true statement or not likely depends on whether you have it or you don’t, and if you don’t have it, what... Continue Reading →

