The life of a part-time writer and full-time mama This blog post was originally going to be me answering a few different questions from readers, but then I got started answering one of them and realised it was a whole blog post by itself. Lynne asked me: How do you fit your writing in with... Continue Reading →
Cover Reveal, Exclusive Teaser and Giveaway: Close to You by Skylar M. Cates
About the Book Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Release Date: March 28, 2016 Categories: Gay Romance/Contemporary Romance/Friends-to-Lovers Cover Artist: AngstyG Pre-Order Links: eBook || Paperback Blurb: It’s hard to recover from a first love. Some people never do. How hard would you fight to keep your best friend? Marc Lucas and Tomas Santos have been best friends forever,... Continue Reading →
Interview and Giveaway: Shifting Gears by Riley Hart
Lisa: Hi, Riley, welcome to The Novel Approach. I’m so pleased to have you here with us today on the tour for your latest novel, Shifting Gears. Before I get to the questions, though: readers, be sure to check out the Rafflecopter giveaway below to enter for the chance to win an e-book from Riley’s... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Excerpt and Giveaway: Mayon by Mickie B. Ashling
Today we're so please to welcome author Mickie B. Ashling to TNA, on the tour for her new novel Mayon. Enjoy this exclusive excerpt, and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter Mickie's giveaway: Three winners will win a DSP Publications gift certificate OR one of two e-copies of Mayon.... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Cover Reveal and Giveaway: Under a Sky of Ash by Brandon Witt
First and foremost, I want to thank The Novel Approach for saving me some space to reveal the cover for my soon-to-be-released novel, Under a Sky of Ash. And thank you to all of you who are popping by to see the cover for the first time. I cannot tell you how excited I am... Continue Reading →
Here’s a Sneak Peek at the Coming Week
Cheers, everyone, and thanks for stopping in to see who we have coming up for your this week. I hope you've all had a great weekend. If you're reading anything particularly outstanding, I'd love to hear about it in the comments. I'm always looking for my next great read. :-D Here's a little taste of... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Excerpt and Giveaway: Prince of the Sea by Jon Michaelsen
Please join us in welcoming author Jon Michaelsen back today, with an exclusive excerpt and giveaway of his latest novel, Prince of the Sea. Enjoy and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win an e-copy of the book. Good luck! Blurb: Destiny calls Jonathan home. Jonathan... Continue Reading →
Guest Post, Excerpt and Giveaway: In Balance with This Life by Louise Blaydon
We're so pleased to welcome author Louise Blaydon to The Novel Approach today, to chat about her new book In Balance with His Life. Louise is also offering the chance for two readers to each win an e-copy of the book, so be sure to check out the contest entry details below. Good luck! I... Continue Reading →
Guest Post, Excerpt and Giveaway: Finding His Fantasy by Deanna Wadsworth
Please join us in welcoming author Deanna Wadsworth today, to chat about her new novel Finding His Fantasy. Enjoy Deanna's guest post and the excerpt she's sharing, too, and be sure to check out the details on her giveaway below. Good luck! Thank you so much for hosting me once again at The Novel Approach,... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: The Art of Hero Worship by Mia Kerick
Welcome to Mia Kerick and The Art of Hero Worship blog tour. We're so pleased to share Mia's guest post and giveaway with all of you, so enjoy and check out the contest details below. Good luck! Clichés in Writing Hello, and thank you for welcoming me today to your blog in support of my... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: How the Cookie Crumbles by Jaime Samms
We're so pleased to welcome author Jaime Samms today, on the tour for her new novel How the Cookie Crumbles. Enjoy Jaime's guest post, and then be sure to check out the giveaway details below. Now, here's Jaime 1.) “This thing has about as much aerodynamics as a toaster.” 2) "Maybe little Timmy always wanted... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: Dormant Heart by Lane Swift
Please join us in welcoming author Lane Swift to The Novel Approach today, with a guest post and giveaway of her new novel, Dormant Heart. To enter for the chance to win an e-copy of the book, just click on the Rafflecopter widget below. Good luck! And now, here's Lane Stuck On the Downs Hi!... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: Redundancy Is Repetitive by Brita Addams
Redundant - characterized by verbosity or unnecessary repetition in expressing ideas. I’ve witnessed a great deal of bad grammar throughout this writing journey of mine, and marvel when I hear the same errors in everyday speech. A particular pet peeve is the piling on of intensifiers that turn a simple word into a poorly thought... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: Mute Witness by Rick R. Reed
Please joining us in welcoming author Rick R. Reed today on the tour for his novel Mute Witness. Enjoy Rick's guest post, and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below for the chance to win an e-copy of his paranormal thriller Third Eye. Good luck! A Day in the Life Sometimes my... Continue Reading →
Character Interview and Giveaway: The Naked Prince by Joe Cosentino
We're so pleased to welcome Joe Cosentino to TNA today, with a character interview he conducted with Ben the bear from his latest novel The Naked Prince. Joe's also offering a giveaway. Here's what you need to do to enter, and what you could win: Post a comment below about why you love fairy tales.... Continue Reading →
Interview and Giveaway: The Glasgow Lads Series by Avery Cockburn
Lisa: I’m so pleased to welcome author Avery Cockburn to The Novel Approach today to chat a bit about the Glasgow Lads series, a series that I personally happen to adore, along with the men and women who make up the Woodstoun Warriors LGBT football team. And, of course, the men who love the men... Continue Reading →
Here’s a Sneak Peek at the Coming Week
Cheers, everyone, and Happy Valentine's Day to you! Wow, have we got a fun-filled week coming up for you, packed full of great guests and giveaways galore, as well as lots more reviews, of course, and I can’t wait to share every bit of it with you. Here’s what we have in store just for... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: His Favorite Color Is Blood by K.A. Merikan
We're so pleased to welcome the writing team of K.A. Merikan today, on the tour for their latest novel in the Sex & Mayhem series, His Favorite Color Is Blood. Enjoy their guest post, and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win an e-copy of... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: Until September by Chris Scully
We're pleased to welcome author Chris Scully to The Novel Approach today, on the tour for her new novel, Until September. Enjoy Chris's guest post, and then be sure to check out the giveaway details below to enter for the chance to win a $20 Riptide credit. Good luck! Writing Culturally-Sensitive Characters Hello! I’m Chris... Continue Reading →
Excerpt and Giveaway: Conversation Hearts by Avon Gale
Today we're so pleased to welcome author Avon Gale on the tour for her latest release, Conversation Hearts. Enjoy this wee tease from the book, and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win an e-copy of the book. Good luck! Blurb: It's Valentine's Day, and grad... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Ficlet and Giveaway: Catch a Tiger By the Tail by Charlie Cochet
Hello all! Thank you so much for joining me here at The Novel Approach for the next stop on the Catch a Tiger by the Tail blog tour. The romance between Calvin Summers and Ethan Hobbs has been building throughout the THIRDS series. From the beginning we get hints that there’s something going on between... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: Callum’s Fate by Dianne Hartsock
Please join us in welcoming author Dianne Hartsock today, on the tour for her new novella, Callum's Fate. Dianne's here to tell us a little bit about some of the fairy tale beings she researched for the story, and is also offering the chance to win a $5 ARe Gift Card and a $2.99 Wayward... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: Life Worth Living by Tina Blenke
We're so pleased to welcome author Tina Blenke to TNA today, on the tour for her latest novel, Life Worth Living. Enjoy Tina's guest post, and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win one of three $5 Amazon Gift Cards up for grabs. Good luck!... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway – Loving the Master by Lynn Kelling
Please join us in welcoming author Lynn Kelling today, to celebrate the release of Loving the Master, the newest book in the Manse series. Enjoy Lynn's guest post, and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win one set of paperbacks of both Bound by Lies... Continue Reading →

