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Happy Christmas Eve Saturday, everyone, and thanks for dropping by! We've got another great list of books coming your way today, these Best of 2016 picks coming from our very own Lindsey. And, of course, there's also a chance to win a couple of e-books from her favorite reads, so check out the Rafflecopter widget... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author Posy Roberts today, who's stopped by to help us celebrate our 5 Year Blogiversary with a little reminiscing of her own, as well as a great giveaway. Welcome, Posy! I love anniversaries, and December just so happens to be my anniversary month for many things. My husband and I started... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Brita Addams back with us today to help us celebrate our 5th Blogiversary. She's also offering five lucky readers the chance to win an e-book of choice from her backlist, so be sure to check out the entry details below. Welcome, Brita! Congratulations, Lisa, and the entire Novel Approach... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author M.A. Church today, who's dropped by to join in our 5th Blogiversary Celebration. She's also offering one lucky reader to win an e-book from her backlist, so be sure to check out the entry details below. Welcome, M.A.! Whoot! Happy 5th Blogiversary to The Novel Approach! I’m thrilled to help... Continue Reading →
Title: Wolfsong Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Kirt Graves Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 18 hours and 40 minutes Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: I hope there are many more installments that will feature other characters from this stunning novel, as well as give us an update on Joe and Ox. This story will stay... Continue Reading →
Title: whatever.: or how junior year became totally f$@ked. Author: S.J. Goslee Publisher: Roaring Brook Press Length: 272 Pages Category: Young Adult At a Glance: whatever.: or how junior year became totally f$@ked has reminded me why I have a longstanding affection for the YA genre. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: It's like the apocalypse came,... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Cari Z. today for our 5th Blogiversary Celebration. Cari's here to chat about an upcoming release with her co-author, L.A. Witt, and she's also offering a great giveaway, so check that out below. Welcome, Cari! So, 2016 was an odd year for me, productivity-wise. The first half was…well…more waiting... Continue Reading →
We have a special giveaway for you today courtesy of Riptide Publishing. To help us carry on the celebration of our 5th Blogiversary in a grand way, Riptide is offering the chance for one lucky reader to win a $25 Store Credit to help fill that new e-reader you know you want for Christmas. :)... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author J.T. Rogers to TNA today to help us celebrate our 5th Blogiversary. She's talking plotting and outlining, and is also giving one lucky reader the chance to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for entry details. Welcome, J.T.! First off,... Continue Reading →
Thanks to author T.M. Smith for dropping in today to help us celebrate our 5 Year Blogiversary. She's giving one lucky reader the chance to win an audiobook from her backlist, so check out the Rafflecopter widget below for entry details. Welcome, T.M.! Thanks for having me, Lisa, and Happy Blogiversary! I've had the pleasure... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Vanessa North stopping in today to help us celebrate our 5th Blogiversary, and she's brought along a great giveaway for you to enter. Thanks, Vanessa, and welcome! On Marking Time I’m so thrilled to be here as part of The Novel Approach’s Blogiversary celebration! Lisa and her team at... Continue Reading →
Title: A Tree of Bones (The Hexslinger: Vol. Three) Author: Gemma Files Publisher: ChiZine Publications Length: 380 Pages Category: Alt History, Paranormal, Alt Western, Mythology At a Glance: In the end, my mad respect for Gemma Files’ wordsmithing is intact, even if my reading experience with A Tree of Bones offered a fair share of... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author 'Nathan Burgoine today to celebrate TNA's 5th Blogiversary. During the time of year when so many of us are getting ready to celebrate the holidays with our families, 'Nathan's article rings as an important truth as well as a reminder of the importance of positive LGBT representation. He's also offering... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author August Li today to help us celebrate our 5 Year Blogiversary! It was absolutely so great to meet Gus and his lovely daughter a few years ago at Rainbow Con. It sounds like the writing bug runs in the family too. :) Enjoy Gus' guest post and then be... Continue Reading →
Title: A Rope of Thorns (The Hexslinger: Book Two) Author: Gemma Files Publisher: ChiZine Publications Length: 328 Pages Category: Historical, Spec Fic, Fantasy At a Glance: This series is a gold mine of dextrous storytelling and lush prose and brilliant characterization that I’m so thankful I unearthed. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: YOU MUST LET BLOOD... Continue Reading →
Hello, Internet! I' m Lex Chase and Lisa invited me over to kick things off for The Novel Approach s 5 Year Blog-Versary! Where do I even begin? In the four years I ve known Lisa and the crew at TNA, they ve become great friends and some of the nicest people in the LGBTQ... Continue Reading →
I am thrilled to be offering The Plundered Chronicles as the first LGBT Kindle World, and truly believe this community of brilliant writers has created some amazing stories for you to read. Kindle Worlds are books by authors writing in same world created by another author. Each author writing in the world has some elements... Continue Reading →
Title: The Amateur: A Villainous Love Story Author: T.J. Land Publisher: Self-Published Length: 117 Pages Category: Fantasy, Action/Adventure At a Glance: Amazing superhero/villain novella with a bigender character and some delightful villains you’re going to love rather than hate. Blurb: Worst thing about being a supervillain? Getting your butt handed to you by caped do-gooders. Best thing... Continue Reading →
Title: Rampant (Little Goddess: Book Four, Vol. Two) Author: Amy Lane Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 300 Pages Category: Fantasy, Paranormal At a Glance: With the intensity (and the stakes) jacked to eleven, Rampant Vol. 2 is a white-knuckled thrill ride of a resolution, leaving the reader with a tantalizing peek into what's in store in... Continue Reading →
Please help us give a warm welcome to J.S. Lewis, author of The Malcolm Mafia & the Rodriguez Cartel. Enjoy the little tease from the book he's brought along to share with you, and feel free to leave comments or ask questions as well. Welcome, J.S.! I’m More Into Readers Than They Are Into Me... Continue Reading →
And we’re back! Hey, everyone, and thanks for joining us for Genre Talk here on The Novel Approach Reviews. Kim Fielding was such an awesome guest last time, we’ve talked her in to coming back for more. This time, she’s come to chat about her upcoming DSP Publications fantasy release Equipoise, Book Three in the... Continue Reading →
Many thanks to The Novel Approach for allowing me to post a guest blog on its web site. Also, my appreciation to the folks at DSP Publications for publishing my BJ Vinson Mystery Series. The Zozobra Incident, the first book of the series featuring BJ Vinson as a gay Albuquerque confidential investigator, is due out... Continue Reading →
Title: Junior Hero Blues Author: J.K. Pendragon Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 216 Pages Category: YA, Urban Fantasy, Superheroes At a Glance: This book was such a fun, refreshing read. There was great action, a sweet little romance, and enjoyable characters. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Last year, Javier Medina was your average socially awkward gay high... Continue Reading →
Title: The Zozobra Incident (A BJ Vinson Mystery) Author: Don Travis Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 290 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: A New Mexican mystery novel I can’t say enough good things about. You’ll love confidential investigator BJ Vinson! Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: 2nd Edition BJ Vinson is a former marine and ex-Albuquerque PD... Continue Reading →
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