Where Fiction and Reality Meet
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 →
Please help us welcome author Alex Beecroft today on the tour for her newest release, Angels of Istanbul. She's here to chat about the turn the series took as her research led her to some interesting historical bits, and she's also offering a great giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome,... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author F.T. Lukens today on the tour for her latest release from Interlude Press, Ghosts & Ashes. Hi, F.T., thanks so much for being here with us today. Let’s start by having you tell us a little about the book. FT: Hi! Thanks for having me. Ghosts & Ashes,... Continue Reading →
Title: Crime Wave (The Jimmy McSwain Files: Book Two) Author: Adam Carpenter Publisher: MLR Press Length: 238 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Jimmy McSwain Files is a smartly written detective series; the plots are genius and get better with each new installment. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Jimmy McSwain returns to help his sister's... Continue Reading →
Lisa: I’m so pleased to welcome author Brent Hartinger to The Novel Approach today. Brent is the award-winning author of, among many other works, the Russel Middlebrook series, which includes Geography Club, the Young Adult novel that was adapted into both a film and a stage play. Welcome, Brent, why don’t we begin with Geography... Continue Reading →
Title: A Careful Heart Author: Ralph Josiah Bardsley Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 312 Pages Category: Literary Fiction At a Glance: From a quiet novel of self-discovery to a turbulent exploration of love and friendship, Ralph Josiah Bardsley delivers another beautiful novel exploring the human condition. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Travis Gaines and Stephen Davis... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to be kicking off author C.S. Poe's The Mystery of the Curiosities blog tour today, the second book in the Snow & Winter series. This is a progressive tour, friends, so be sure to check out the participating blogs below, and enjoy! Welcome, C.S.! Hi, everyone! I’m C.S. Poe, and I’m very excited... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Haley Walsh to TNA today to chat a bit about audiobooks and her latest audio release in the Skyler Foxe Mysteries series, Crazy Like a Foxe, available now at Audible.com. Welcome, Haley! We are in a new digital age for books. Print on demand makes print books more affordable... Continue Reading →
Title: The Black Swan Author: Tinnean Publisher: JMS Books Length: 161 Pages Category: Historical, Paranormal At a Glance: This was an enjoyable read for me, and a very different view of the vampyre and their Black Swans. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Gabe Granger gathers intelligence for George Washington, even after he’s bitten by a vampyre... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author J. Scott Coatsworth today to share how a lot of hard work and dedicated writing time in November has resulted in his first full length novel, Skythane. There's also an excerpt for you to enjoy, so read on and welcome, Scott! Thirty Days of Writing This week, my first... Continue Reading →
Title: Edge of Glory (Fadeaway: Book Two) Author: John Goode Publisher: Self-Published/Amazon KU Length: 309 Pages Category: Gay Fiction, New Adult At a Glance: Edge of Glory is not just a worthy sequel but is also an outstanding second chapter in a series that comes highly recommended to you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Now in... Continue Reading →
Title: The Chains of Their Sins (Taking Shield: Book Four) Author: Anna Butler Publisher: Glass Hat Press Length: 283 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: I don’t think I’ve ever cried as often or as much while reading a book as I did with this one. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Shield Captain Bennet arrives on the Gyrfalcon... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Ethan Stone joining us today to talk about murder and mystery and his newest release, Hacked Up. Welcome, Ethan! I’m fascinated with death and murder. Taken on its own that statement could be misconstrued. But I don’t think I’m alone in my fascination, at least I hope not. If... Continue Reading →
Title: Wanted, a Gentleman Author: KJ Charles Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 157 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: While the story was solid in the vernacular and style, the plot felt incomplete and lacking in real depth. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: WANTED, A GENTLEMAN Or, Virtue Over-Rated the grand romance of Mr. Martin St. Vincent... Continue Reading →
Title: Legacy of Hephaestus (A Cory Shaw Mystery: Book Four) Author: Alex Morgan Publisher: Wilde City Press Length: 164 Pages Category: Action/Thriller At a Glance: Alex Morgan is a superb storyteller and writer. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Paranormal sleuth Corey Shaw is wrapping up what’s left of his European vacation by enjoying the beautiful men in... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author Kate Sherwood today, on the tour for her new novel, Embers. Enjoy Kate's guest post, and then be sure to check out the giveaway details below. Welcome, Kate! Family Ties I love the idea of “found families” versus birth families, and I explore it a lot in my books. The... Continue Reading →
Title: Blood Stained Tea (The Yakuza Path: Book One) Author: Amy Tasukada Publisher: Macarons and Tea Publishing Length: 319 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Violent, gruesome, bloody, and awesome. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: A bloody past haunts him. A devastating present calls him back… Nao hides from his violent past in the Japanese mob by... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Max Vos to TNA today, on the tour for his newly re-released P.O.W. Max is sharing a bit about how this book came to be, and is also offering a great giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for details. Welcome, Max! Hello, y’all! Thank you,... Continue Reading →
Title: Death Comes Darkly (A Detective Heath Barrington Mystery: Book One) Author: David S. Pederson Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 240 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: If you really enjoy the murder mystery genre and appreciate the author Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes, or even the game Clue, this book will... Continue Reading →
We have a special guest visiting today to help celebrate our 5 Year Blogiversary. Author Bey Deckard couldn't join us, but Max--have you met Max yet? Trust me, you'd remember if you had--has offered to take Bey's place. And, there's also a giveaway involved, so be sure to check out the details below. Welcome, Max...... Continue Reading →
Title: All in Fear Authors: Roan Parrish, Kris Ripper, KJ Charles, Steve Berman, Avon Gale, and J.A. Rock Publisher: Open Ink Press Length: 245 Pages Category: Horror, Dark Fantasy At a Glance: All in Fear is a fantastic collection of dark and intriguing storytelling, with some lovely twists and some twisted lovelies, just in time... Continue Reading →
Title: You Are Not Me (90s Coming of Age: Book Two) Author: Leta Blake Publisher: Self-Published Length: 328 Pages Category: New Adult At a Glance: Seriously…Reeeeaaad theeeese boooooks. You’ll thank me for recommending them. After you’re done being mad at me, of course. They’re so good! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Follow Peter into the summer... 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 →
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