Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Mick & Michelle Author: Nina Rossing Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 230 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction, Transgender At a Glance: Mick & Michelle is a nice portrait of one transgender teen in a small neighborhood in New York trying to figure out how to finally start living her true life without upsetting the... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Teen Fantasy author Aurora Peppermint, who's here to celebrate the release of her new book from Harmony Ink Press, Behind the Tales, book two in the Knowledge Effect series. It's probably not an exaggeration to say there would be no Beneath the Scales, and, therefore, no Behind the Tales, without the character of... Continue Reading →
Title: Raise It Up Author: Nick Wilgus Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Harmony Ink Length: 350 Pages Category: Historical, Teen Fiction At a Glance: I could go on and on—this novel was just brilliant. Raise It Up by Nick Wilgus may not be an easy read but it is so worth the effort. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Secrets... Continue Reading →
Title: In Time I Dream About You Author: Gene Gant Publisher: Dreamspinner/Harmony Ink Press Length: 108 Pages Category: Teen Fiction, Time Travel At a Glance: In Time I Dream About You is gritty, unflinchingly honest, and yet allows for the dream of a better life to be realized in the end. It is an excellent... Continue Reading →
Title: Riding with Brighton Author: Haven Francis Publisher: Dreamspinner/Harmony Ink Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: I LOVED this book, you guys. It has a strong Ferris Bueller’s Day Off vibe, which was so fantastic and fun. And, reading it reminded me of reading Simon vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda,... Continue Reading →
Title: Elpída (Elpída: Book Three) Author: C. Kennedy Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Harmony Ink Length: 350 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: Elpída is a glorious conclusion to a stunning series that dares to expose the abuse that goes on every moment of every day in our world. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: ελπίδα. Elpída. Greek.... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author Cody Kennedy today on the tour for his latest release, Elpída, book three in the Elpída series. We're happy to help Cody celebrate today, so enjoy, and also be sure to check out the giveaway too. Welcome, Cody! It’s Release Day for Elpída! An Unabashed Plea from Cody Kennedy A... Continue Reading →
Title: Battle Born Author: Caitlin Ricci Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Harmony Ink Length: 180 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: Battle Born is a story of redemption and forgiveness. Well-written and engaging, with lovable, realistic characters. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: A Companion to the Robbie & Sam Series Daniel Messana wanted a way out of... Continue Reading →
Title: Micah Johnson Goes West (Get Out: Book Two) Author: Sean Kennedy Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Harmony Ink Length: 186 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: Micah Johnson Goes West is a novel rich in emotion and humor that addresses what it’s like to grow up and move on to new horizons in all the... Continue Reading →
Title: Stormfront (Lords of Arcadia: Book Four) Authors: John Goode and J.G. Morgan Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Harmony Ink Length: 254 Pages Category: High Fantasy, Teen Fiction At a Glance: Stormfront delivers an adventure fraught with danger and action, and a diverse reading experience which the authors deftly ended with a baited hook. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Castor Author: Shaun Young Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 230 Pages Category: Teen Fiction, Sci-Fi At a Glance: While the world-building was well done in this book, the story fell short for me. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Sixteen-year-old James Fisher lives on the distant planet of Castor where he toils for the ruling classes... Continue Reading →
Title: Turn the World Upside Down Author: Nyrae Dawn Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: Author Nyrae Dawn has written the most beautiful story—an important novel that brings into light circumstances that teens deal with every day of their lives. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: They’d have to... Continue Reading →
Title: Ethan Author: Ryan Loveless Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 210 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: Mixed feelings on this one for sure, guys. There’s no question I still love the story, but if you’re an adult, and you haven’t yet read the original, I would start there. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb:... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Lou Hoffmann joining us today on the tour for her newest release, Wraith Queen's Veil, book two in The Sun Child Chronicles series. Enjoy Lou's fun introduction to Han, and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter giveaway below. Welcome, Lou! Lou Hoffmann’s Wraith Queen’s Veil tour: Come... Continue Reading →
About Christopher Hawthorne Moss I am a gay transman chock full of stories from history, with a transgender knight, a gay riverboat gambler, you name it. I love how history can lend so many possibilities and at the same time give us a background for our own lives. I grew up in California, Alaska and... Continue Reading →
How to Write a Sequel My first book, Out of Order, turned out to be more than I could ever have asked for in a first book. It’s gotten good reviews, people other than my immediate family have bought it, and it was even nominated in two categories of the Bisexual Book Awards. So when... Continue Reading →
Title: Bender Author: Gene Gant Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 86 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: In the end, Bender is a powerful novella that gives the reader a glimpse into what it is to be asexual and find a lover who is willing to understand your needs. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Please give a warm welcome to author Annabelle Jay. She's joining us to day to celebrate the release of Merlin's Moon, book two in the series The Sun Dragon. Welcome, Annabelle! Queering Classics (Or Why I Rewrote Merlin as a Gay Half-Dragon) When people ask me to tell them about the Sun Dragon Series, I... Continue Reading →
Title: The Night Screams Author: Devon McCormack Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense, Teen Fiction At a Glance: I think this book is good for any age group—I was left with some positive life messages from this story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: After Cal escapes a deranged kidnapper who tortured him, he... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Devon McCormack joining us today, with an exclusive excerpt from his latest release from Harmony Ink, The Night Screams. Enjoy! Thanks so much The Novel Approach for having me on the blog today to share a little from my latest YA title, The Night Screams, which comes out today!... Continue Reading →
Seeking Inspiration How ideas are born by Calista Lynne Authors are frequently asked where their ideas come from. My upcoming novel has been inspired by such a wide variety of random goings-on in my life and I think that’s how it works for most writers. A few years back, I went to a Neil Gaiman... Continue Reading →
Title: The Bridge Author: Rachel Lou Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 244 Pages Category: Young Adult, Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: I found myself enthralled by the world the author created. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Everett Hallman might not be the world’s most powerful witch, but he does his part by helping wayward souls find their... Continue Reading →
Today we're so pleased to welcome author Andi Van for a little release day celebrating of their new Young Adult novel, Magic Fell, from Harmony Ink Press. Enjoy Andi's guest post, and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter giveaway, where you can enter for the chance to win a paperback copy of Magic... Continue Reading →
Sharing My Toys by Julia Watts I was a happy only child. Often alone but never lonely, I immersed myself in creative play. I sat on the floor with my Fisher-Price castle play set, making up elaborate soap operas about the king and queen, the prince and princess, and the kind but often misunderstood dragon. I... Continue Reading →
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