Through My Lens: A quarterly blog for Genre Talk Lloyd A. Meeker — Through My Lens is just that – a glimpse of my thoughts, questions and opinions about writing craft issues, conditioned by my idiosyncratic worldview, my opinions, my perspective, my sensibilities. You’re in no way obliged to agree with me. In fact, I’m…
Tag: LGBT Fiction
Guest Post and Giveaway: The Mystery of Nevermore Audiobook Tour with C.S. Poe
Hi, everyone, welcome to The Mystery of Nevermore audiobook tour. We’re so pleased to have C.S. Poe dropping in today to chat about narrator extraordinaire, Derrick McClain, and how he carried off the perfect performance. And there’s even a blooper reel that proves it takes more than one take to pull it off! Enjoy and…
Review: Elpída by C. Kennedy
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….
Review: Shadow Fray by Bradley Lloyd
Title: Shadow Fray (Shadow Fray: Book One) Author: Bradley Lloyd Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 248 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: Gritty urban science fiction meets one of my favorite tropes, enemies to lovers, and the incredible pacing coupled with a slow burn romance gives this story a delicious heat. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Family…
Here’s a Sneak Peek at the Coming Week
Cheers, friends, and welcome to a look at what we have coming up in the week ahead. From cover reveals to interviews to giveaways to reviews, there’s a lot to look forward to, so here’s a wee taste of what’s to come. Monday – Kicking off the week, we’ve got an exclusive cover reveal for…
Review: Pandora by Marguerite Labbe
Title: Pandora Author: Marguerite Labbe Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 210 Pages Category: Horror, Sci-Fi At a Glance: Pandora is a powerful novel, one with depth and unending action. Once again, Marguerite Labbe proves that she can write an intelligent, clever story that sticks with you well beyond the last page. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Haunted…
Cover Reveal, Guest Post, and Giveaway: Aunt Sookie & Me by Michael Scott Garvin
I had the great privilege of reading an advanced copy of Michael Scott Garvin’s upcoming second novel, Aunt Sookie & Me, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to be revealing the cover of this delightful book here at The Novel Approach. Poppy Wainwright is the sweet Southern belle who charms readers through this story. Aunt…
Review: Icarus Ascending by Lee James
Title: Icarus Ascending (LA Private Detectives: Book One) Author: Lee James Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 240 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Icarus Ascending is suspenseful, horrifying and gives us insight into the mind of a killer. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Kirk MacGregor loves to win—whether through his critically acclaimed oil paintings or on the…
DSP Publications Presents: Genre Talk and a Giveaway with Elizabeth Noble and Marguerite Labbe
Hello, I’m Elizabeth Noble and thank you for joining us today for Genre Talk here on The Novel Approach Reviews. As always a big thank you to Lisa and her crew for having us here! Let’s give a big, warm welcome to DSP Publications Marguerite Labbe. She’s here to tell us about her newest horror/scifi…
Review: The Worst Werewolf by Jacqueline Rohrbach
Title: The Worst Werewolf Author: Jacqueline Rohrbach Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 150 Pages Category: Paranormal, Literary/Genre Fiction At a Glance: Read this if you are a diehard werewolf fan (the monster kind). Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: The werewolf said, “Race you to the road.” It was the last thing Tovin heard before his life became…
Excerpt and Giveaway: Beneath the Layers from NineStar Press
Beneath the Layers – A NineStar Press Anthology Beneath the Layers is our first multi-author anthology and to celebrate, we decided to do something a little different for its release. A scavenger hunt! An excerpt from each one of the stories in the anthology will be posted at each blog stop along the tour. The…
Review: Witches for Hire by Sam Argent
Title: Witches for Hire (Odd Jobs: Book One) Author: Sam Argent Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 314 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: An urban paranormal story about a magical screw up who thinks he’s broken, but gets put back together by the most unlikely of outcasts. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: All recovering drug addict and…
DSP Publications Presents: Genre Talk – Part Two – with Carole Cummings and Andrew Q. Gordon
Hi again! Genre Talk is back on The Novel Approach Reviews with part 2 of our very special 3-part video interview series with Andrew Q. Gordon, author of the Champion of the Gods Fantasy series published through DSP Publications. Today is release day for the fourth book in the series, Child of Night and Day,…
DSP Publications Presents: Genre Talk with Carole Cumming and Andrew Q. Gordon
Hi, everyone, and thanks for joining us for another edition of Genre Talk here on The Novel Approach Reviews. Today we have part one of a very special 3-part video interview series with Andrew Q. Gordon, author of the Champion of the Gods Fantasy series published through DSP Publications. Today, Andy will chat with us…
DSP Publications Presents: Genre Talk with Carole Cummings and Don Travis
Greetings, Awesome Readers, and thanks for joining us for another edition of Genre Talk here on The Novel Approach Reviews! Today we have DSP Publications author Don Travis who’s come by to chat and tell us about his new Mystery & Suspense release The Bisti Business. So let’s have a look at what he’s brought…
Review: The Bisti Business by Don Travis
Title: The Bisti Business (A BJ Vinson Mystery) Author: Don Travis Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 310 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Buckle up, folks—this is the next book in what’s shaping up to be a killer series! Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Although repulsed by his client, an overbearing, homophobic California wine mogul, confidential investigator…
Audio Review: Murmuration by TJ Klune – Narrated by Kirt Graves
Title: Murmuration Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Kirt Graves Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 12 hours and 11 minutes Category: Historical, Sci-Fi At a Glance: Murmuration is so hopeful, so satisfying, so beautiful in its simplicity that you will wish you could start it all over again just to live a bit longer with the magic…
Guest Post and Giveaway: Sons of Devils by Alex Beecroft
We’re so pleased to welcome author Alex Beecroft today, and the tour for her latest novel from Riptide Publishing, Sons of Devils, book one in the Arising series. In which genre does this book fall? Read on to find out, and then be sure to check out the giveaway details too. Welcome, Alex! What kind…
Review: The Otto Digmore Difference by Brent Hartinger
Title: The Otto Digmore Difference (The Otto Digmore Series: Book One) Author: Brent Hartinger Publisher: BK Books Length: 165 Pages Category: New Adult At a Glance: I was inspired by Otto, and I liked where he ended up when this first chapter of his adult journey wrapped. I’ll definitely tune in to see where the…
Guest Post and Giveaway: Darkness by Kate Sherwood
Please help us welcome author Kate Sherwood to TNA today on the tour for the latest released in the Common Law series, Darkness. She’s talking creative conflict today and is also offering a great giveaway, so be sure to check that out below. Welcome, Kate! The Cop and the Criminal One of my first attempts…
