Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: A Beautiful Crime Author: Christopher Bollen Publisher: HarperCollins Length: 400 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: While I could have done with fewer detours into the minutiae of Venice—there is little doubt the author knows and loves her in personal ways—the suspense of how this crime drama would resolve itself, and if Nick and... Continue Reading →
Title: The Man Who Fell in Love With the Moon Author: Tom Spanbauer Publisher: HarperCollins Length: 368 Pages Category: Historical, LGBT Fiction At a Glance: The Man Who Fell in Love With the Moon is a book unlike any I’ve read before, and my head was so full of its story when I finished that... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to make available a special giveaway from award winning author Michael Scott Garvin in celebration of his novel Aunt Sookie & Me recently releasing in audio format. I had the great pleasure of beta reading this novel and absolutely adored it. Its irreverent humor and Southern charm oozes from its pages, and... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to have author Mia Kerick with us today to celebrate the release of her latest novel, My Crunchy Life. Welcome, Mia! Let’s start by having you tell us something about yourself that most people don’t know. Mia: Hi!! I’m (Mama) Mia Kerick. And as of September 2018, I will finally have... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author Russell J. Sanders to The Novel Approach today to celebrate the upcoming release of You Can’t Tell by Looking, on October 2, 2018 from Harmony Ink Press. Welcome, Russell! Let’s start things off with an introduction. Will you tell us a bit about yourself? Russell: I’m a Texan,... Continue Reading →
Title: A Prayer for the Dead Series: A Tom and Stanley Mystery Author: Victor J. Banis Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Another solid and thoroughly entertaining mystery. Despite my mixed emotions about the relationship, I do love the characters’ complexity and the cleverness of the plot, and am really... Continue Reading →
Hello! Thank you for joining us on Genre Talk. Elizabeth Noble here and today we’re welcoming DSP Publications author Alan Chin to discuss his newest book Surviving Immorality. About the Book Release Date: June 5, 2018 Genre: Science Fiction Length: 446 Pages Cover Design: Tiferet Design Buy links for Surviving Immortality: DSP Publications | Amazon... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Michael Rupured dropping in today to celebrate the release of his latest novel, The Case of the Missing Drag Queen, book one in the brand new Luke Tanner Mysteries series from DSP Publications. Michael's got a fun post to share today, and he's also giving one lucky reader the... Continue Reading →
Title: Paternity Case Series: Hazard and Somerset: Book Three Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 465 Pages Category: Murder Mystery, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The murder mystery in this novel is, as I’ve come to expect from this author, exceptional. I fell in deep like with John-Henry Somerset in this book, and the emotional punch... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Andrew Demcak joining us today to chat a bit about his latest release, Alpha Wave, book two in The Elusive Spark series. Welcome, Andrew! What’s it like being a Gender-Fluid, non-binary author, you ask? Hmmm, I guess no different than being any other author. It might be easier for... Continue Reading →
Title: All the Inside Howling Series: Hollow Folk: Book Two Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 338 Pages Category: Teen Fiction, Paranormal, Murder Mystery At a Glance: This book is a feast of shocking and inspired storytelling moments. It's been a long time since I have read a book that messed with my emotions so... Continue Reading →
Title: Killing Time in LA Series: Tom and Stanley: Book Three Author: Victor J. Banis Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Gay Fiction, Murder Mystery At a Glance: Victor J. Banis certainly delivers another great mystery in the Tom and Stanley series, and I’ll be looking forward to another installment. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Mia Kerick joining us today on the tour for her brand new release, The Weekend Bucket List. Mia's sharing some sage bucket list advice with us today, and there's also a great giveaway so be sure to check out all the details on the Rafflecopter widget below. Welcome, Mia!... Continue Reading →
Title: Pretty Pretty Boys Series: Hazard and Somerset: Book One Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 541 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Gregory Ashe is a nimble storyteller, his voice engaging as he leads readers through each potentially combustible element and event in the pursuit of a killer. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: After Emery... Continue Reading →
Title: Semblance Author: Chris E. Saros Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 230 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This was my first time reading Chris E. Saros, and Semblance was a fairly good read. The pace and writing are good, and the plot isn’t too complicated but definitely has grit. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Drake isn’t... Continue Reading →
Title: There Was a Boy Author: Justin Durand Publisher: Self-Published Length: 233 Pages Category: New Adult, Gay Fiction At a Glance: There Was a Boy had some good moments and ideas, but unfortunately the plot was too labored, the characters a bit too unrealistic in their speech and emotions, and the pacing was just terribly... Continue Reading →
Title: A Warfield Christmas (The Warfield Hotel Mysteries: Book Four) Author: C.J. Baty Publisher: Self-Published Length: 80 Pages Category: Holiday, Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: A Warfield Christmas is an easy and delightful read, with a bit of a mystery, and I wanted more. But, it absolutely provided a little of all the right emotions... Continue Reading →
Title: Olive Juice Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 11 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There is no doubt this narrator was near perfection for the story and in less capable hands, much of the impact of this novel has would have been lost. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: King of the Fire Dancers (Shift Happens: Book One) Author: S.T. Sterlings Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 257 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: Though the beginning was slower paced, I could see something was building and gradually taking form, so I kept at it. I was rewarded once the pacing picked up, and now... Continue Reading →
Title: Fortitude Smashed (The Camellia Clock Cycle: Book One) Author: Taylor Brooke Publisher: Interlude Press Length: 346 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: Fortitude Smashed is a wonderful romance that was well-paced, thoughtful and intense. Unfortunately, the novel was left unfinished when it came to evolving the premise upon which the entire story was based.... Continue Reading →
Title: Welcome to Crash Author: Lina Langley Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 214 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: A thought-provoking spin on a coming-of-age story for a very complex character with equally complex relationships, and an unexpected twist tying it all together. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: At first, Damien feels lucky to land a job... Continue Reading →
Hello, I’m Elizabeth Noble and welcome back to another Genre Talk here on The Novel Approach! Today I’m so pleased to have DSP Publications author Ravon Silvius join us today with a great new fantasy release, The Storm Lords. Before we dig in and learn about Ravon let’s see what the book is all about.... Continue Reading →
Title: Comes a Horseman (Echoes Rising: Book Three) Author: Anne Barwell Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 230 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Anne Barwell delivers such an emotional and intense ending to her Echoes Rising series. This WWII historical drama has danger, chaos, betrayal, bigotry, revenge, and suspenseful moments that will keep you on... Continue Reading →
Hello everyone, and welcome to the latest edition of Genre Talk hosted by our fab friends here at The Novel Approach Reviews! Today DSP Publications author Anne Barwell has agreed to come and let us grill her about her brand-spanking-new Historical/Mystery & Suspense release Comes a Horseman, available right now at the links below. So... Continue Reading →
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