Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Key of Behliseth Author: Lou Hoffmann Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Release Date: September 11, 2014 Special Offer: 20% off - Preorders 15% off - First 2 weeks after release Use Code: SUNCHILD Blurb: On his way to meet a fate he'd rather avoid, homeless gay teen Lucky steps through a... Continue Reading →
Title: The Merman and the Barbarian Pirate Author: Kay Berrisford Publisher: Less Than Three Press Pages/Word Count: 268 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Raef, a lonely merman, spends his days watching the dashing Lord Haverford from afar and dreaming of love. When Haverford is robbed by a pirate, Raef vows to reclaim the stolen goods,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Merman and the Barbarian Pirate Author: Kay Berrisford Publisher: Less Than Three Press Pages/Word Count: 268 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Raef, a lonely merman, spends his days watching the dashing Lord Haverford from afar and dreaming of love. When Haverford is robbed by a pirate, Raef vows to reclaim the stolen goods,... Continue Reading →
“Sometimes giving up control could very well be the cure to one’s spiritual sickness. Or whatever.” – Hayden Thorne Title: Masks: Evolution Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Queerteen Press Pages/Word Count: Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: While his friends continue to develop their newfound powers, Eric begins to feel the effects of being the odd man out.... Continue Reading →
“Sometimes giving up control could very well be the cure to one’s spiritual sickness. Or whatever.” – Hayden Thorne Title: Masks: Evolution Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Queerteen Press Pages/Word Count: Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: While his friends continue to develop their newfound powers, Eric begins to feel the effects of being the odd man out.... Continue Reading →
Title: Cryptshiver Author: Chacelyn Pierce Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 106 Pages Rating: 4.5 Stars Blurb: When a skinned corpse found in a cemetery rises from the dead, supernatural agents Avi Grissom and Jakob Ender hunt for the killer. But Grissom is more interested in his partner’s mysterious disappearance two years ago and his recent... Continue Reading →
Title: Cryptshiver Author: Chacelyn Pierce Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 106 Pages Rating: 4.5 Stars Blurb: When a skinned corpse found in a cemetery rises from the dead, supernatural agents Avi Grissom and Jakob Ender hunt for the killer. But Grissom is more interested in his partner’s mysterious disappearance two years ago and his recent... Continue Reading →
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 →
Hey everyone. I'd like to thank The Novel Approach for having me here today. Lynn was actually one of the first reviewers for Clipped, and I appreciate her taking the time to read and review the book. Now, thanks to Geoffrey Knight and Ethan Day, a new and improved version is available through Wilde City... Continue Reading →
Hey everyone. I'd like to thank The Novel Approach for having me here today. Lynn was actually one of the first reviewers for Clipped, and I appreciate her taking the time to read and review the book. Now, thanks to Geoffrey Knight and Ethan Day, a new and improved version is available through Wilde City... Continue Reading →
“It was more and more difficult to hold on to hope, and yet, all I needed to survive another day was to gaze into Taruif’s eyes and have Ianys’ arms around me.” – Blaine D. Arden Title: The Forester II: Lost and Found Author: Blaine D. Arden Publisher: Storm Moon Press Pages/Word Count: 88 Pages... Continue Reading →
“It was more and more difficult to hold on to hope, and yet, all I needed to survive another day was to gaze into Taruif’s eyes and have Ianys’ arms around me.” – Blaine D. Arden Title: The Forester II: Lost and Found Author: Blaine D. Arden Publisher: Storm Moon Press Pages/Word Count: 88 Pages... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach is thrilled to have Hayden Thorne back with us today to celebrate her Young Adult masterpiece, Renfred's Masquerade, a book that made my choice for best young adult book of 2011. It's a gorgeous bit of storytelling, and Hayden has decided it's time to introduce you to Nicola, the hero of this... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach is thrilled to have Hayden Thorne back with us today to celebrate her Young Adult masterpiece, Renfred's Masquerade, a book that made my choice for best young adult book of 2011. It's a gorgeous bit of storytelling, and Hayden has decided it's time to introduce you to Nicola, the hero of this... Continue Reading →
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” ― Stephen King Title: Renfred’s Masquerade Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Queerteen Press Pages/Word Count: 238 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Young Nicola Gregori has always wanted to follow in the footsteps of his father, a brilliant clock-maker who’s famous for his wild, fantastical designs. But his father instead sends... Continue Reading →
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” ― Stephen King Title: Renfred’s Masquerade Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Queerteen Press Pages/Word Count: 238 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Young Nicola Gregori has always wanted to follow in the footsteps of his father, a brilliant clock-maker who’s famous for his wild, fantastical designs. But his father instead sends... Continue Reading →
Whether reader or writer, we all know that moment when one of the characters is about to strip. And I'm not talking about his t-shirt. This post is not about whether or not he has chest hair. No. I'm talking below the belt. We sit on the edge of our seats in anticipation. A belt... Continue Reading →
“Superhero science has taught me this: Entire universes fit comfortably inside our skulls.” – Grant Morrison Title: Conventional Love: Checkmate Book Three Author: Lex Chase Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 154 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Sequel to Cashing the Reality Check Checkmate: Book Three Three years ago, superhero Memphis Rook saved Hogarth Dawson’s life,... Continue Reading →
“Superhero science has taught me this: Entire universes fit comfortably inside our skulls.” – Grant Morrison Title: Conventional Love: Checkmate Book Three Author: Lex Chase Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 154 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Sequel to Cashing the Reality Check Checkmate: Book Three Three years ago, superhero Memphis Rook saved Hogarth Dawson’s life,... Continue Reading →
“The adrenaline and stress of an adventure are better than a thousand peaceful days.” ― Paulo Coelho Title: Clashing Tempest (Men of Myth: Book Three) Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 350 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Finn de Morisco knows he is walking into a trap when he enters the Vampire Cathedral... Continue Reading →
“The adrenaline and stress of an adventure are better than a thousand peaceful days.” ― Paulo Coelho Title: Clashing Tempest (Men of Myth: Book Three) Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 350 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Finn de Morisco knows he is walking into a trap when he enters the Vampire Cathedral... Continue Reading →
“Love is a dangerous angel.” ― Francesca Lia Block Title: On God’s Honor Author: DC Juris Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 10000 Rating: 3 Stars Blurb: Ekenezer has no idea why Nathan Bradley is so important, or why God has sent him to guard a hapless klutz. But one look at Nathan and Ekenezer soon... Continue Reading →
“Love is a dangerous angel.” ― Francesca Lia Block Title: On God’s Honor Author: DC Juris Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 10000 Rating: 3 Stars Blurb: Ekenezer has no idea why Nathan Bradley is so important, or why God has sent him to guard a hapless klutz. But one look at Nathan and Ekenezer soon... Continue Reading →
“Unhappy the land that has no heroes? No. Unhappy the land that needs heroes.” – Bertolt Brecht Title: The Lodestar of Ys Author: Amy Rae Durreson Publisher: The Goodreads M/M Romance Group Pages/Word Count: 138 Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Sjurd is convinced that Celyn of Ys is the most irritating man alive. It’s a good... Continue Reading →
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