Where Fiction and Reality Meet
It's next to impossible to believe that we've come to the end of yet another year. 2019 has seen its share of ups and downs, without question, but while the downs have seemed overwhelming at times, there has always been the books. It's always about the books and how much joy they bring us, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Carved in Bone Series: Henry Rios Mysteries: Book Eight Author: Michael Nava Publisher: Persigo Press Length: 226 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Carved in Bone goes straight for the emotional jugular. And Nava’s aim is true. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: November, 1984. Criminal defense lawyer Henry Rios, fresh out of rehab and picking... Continue Reading →
Title: Street People Author: Michael Nava Publisher: Kórima Press Length: 134 Pages Category: Literary Fiction, Drama At a Glance: Michael Nava is an accomplished storyteller, and Street People is proof that a complete story can be told in an economy of words—as long as they are the right words, deliberate and evocative and delivered with... Continue Reading →
Title: The Henry Rio Mystery Series (Books One - Seven) Author: Michael Nava Narrator: Gregory St. John Publisher: Audible Studios Run Time: 54 hours total (approx.) Category: Gay Literature, Mystery At a Glance: These books are canon in Gay Lit; they should hold a place in your audio collection as well. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb... Continue Reading →
Title: Lay Your Sleeping Head Author: Michael Nava Publisher: Korima Press Length: 272 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense, Murder Mystery At a Glance: Michael Nava’s prose is inspired, and Lay Your Sleeping Head is an absolute must read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Thirty years ago, The Little Death introduced Henry Rios, a gay, Latino criminal defense lawyer... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author Michael Nava to The Novel Approach today to celebrate the upcoming release of Lay Your Sleeping Head (formerly The Little Death), book one in the Henry Rios Mystery Series. Welcome, Michael. Let’s start with the introductions. Will you tell us a bit about yourself? Michael: Well, I’m a... Continue Reading →
Cheers, everyone, and welcome to a look at what we have coming up for you this week at The Novel Approach! We have so many outstanding guests visiting—some returning, some new—so without further delay, here’s a peek at what’s ahead. Monday – Kicking off our week is author Lou Hoffmann, joining us on the tour... Continue Reading →
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