I am the guest author today on the D Renee Bagby First Chapters Blog! If you visit there today you can read the first chapters of four of my novels: CANE, its sequel CONFLICT, BEYOND THE VEIL and its prequel DRAWING THE VEIL.
April 10, 2012
February 14, 2011
Valentines’ Love Letters on The Macaronis Blog
Taking part in the Valentine’s Day celebration on The Macaronis Blog, I have posted two love letters from characters in my historical releases, Cane, Conflict and Smoke Screen. Pop over and have a look, and take the time to read the other entries from my fellow Macaronis, they are wonderful!
Stevie
Gay erotic romance – love knows no boundaries
March 31, 2010
Top Pick Review for Conflict!
I just received an excellent review from Night Owl Reviews for my historical gay romance and I am really bouncing. They have now given me a Top Pick for both Cane and Conflict!
“I thought Conflict showed how war could split families, loved ones, friends, and a nation up brilliantly.”
Read the full review here
Stevie
December 19, 2009
Slabs of stone, Wax Tablets – SIN Advent post!
As I reported a few days ago I am taking part in the Speak Its Name Advent Calendar and today is my day! Below you will find my post as displayed on the SIN site, but please go and have a look at the other posts from my fellow authors, there is lots to enjoy – and lots to win! If you want to win one of my posts read my post and comment – either here or on SIN – and you will be entered into the draw. Enjoy!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM STEVIE WOODS
I’ve got an extra Christmas present this year. A revised version of my first novel, Cane, which also happened to be my first historical novel, is set to be re-released by Phaze Books in both ebook and print on 21st December, and I couldn’t be happier.
I think the situation deserves a little background information because it is linked with the whole point of this blog. The re-release happened because the sequel novel, Conflict, which had been released by a different publisher than Cane, was due to be released in print in September, but the original publisher of Cane had not released that novel in print and it seemed to me that if one came out in print, so should the other. Cane’s contract was coming to an end in August and the timing seemed auspicious to query if Conflict’s publisher would be interested in taking over Cane’s contract. Happily, they were and the ball was set rolling for a re-release as soon as it could be arranged.
So why did I feel it was so important to get the novel released in print? This is a question which came up because of a few comments on various lists and blogs I have seen over recent months about the advantages – or otherwise – of differing publication methods.
When I was offered my first contract by a publisher specializing in ebooks, I was overjoyed. I’d sold a book. Someone actually wanted to publish my book! People would actually get to read it! You get the picture. At the time, that was all that really mattered to me. I’d spent almost a year writing that novel. What with the research, the first draft, the self-edits, the re-write – well I’m sure you all know exactly what I mean. I’m not saying I didn’t have a ball writing it, but still I had wanted a result after all that effort. Of course, it wasn’t the first time I had gone through that, but it was the first time I had been offered a contract.
Later, of course, I wanted my work available in any media possible and I had learned by then that not everyone liked the idea of digital media – and far too many people didn’t even know what it was!
So naturally having my work published in print too became a goal. So far, counting Cane, three of my five novels are in print (Cane, Conflict and Beyond The Veil) and one novella, Death’s Desire, as part of the anthology Past Shadows, is also in print. My short stories are only available in ebook format and I think if I wanted those in print I would have to go the self-publishing route, and I’m not sure if that is something I want to do. I confess to not knowing very much about self-publishing so I am still thinking about that one. I need to do some research into the whole process and, of course, the costs involved etc.
However, another opportunity arose recently when a submission call went out by a new Audio venture who wished to release audio versions of suitable published novels or short stories. The call just happened to coincide with the complaint of a friend of mine who particularly loves audio books, but couldn’t find enough of the type of books she likes. When I mentioned the new venture to her she wanted to know what I was waiting for! Why wasn’t I already submitting? So, I did. As I write this, I am waiting to hear if they will accept any of my submissions. (Or, fingers crossed, all of them. )
It seems to me that is the best of both worlds – all worlds? – to have my stories available for anyone to read in any media they want. It shouldn’t be an either/or, and us/them attitude. In one form or another, books have been here since man first began to think, to understand he could put ideas down for others to read – whether on slabs of stone, wax tablets, papyrus, paper or modern media.
Folk love to read – I say we should give them as many choice as possible, make it easy for them!
Stevie
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http://bookworld.editme.com/StevieWoods
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http://www.torquerepress.com
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http://www.mlrpress.com
Advent Calendar Giveaway!
Leave a comment here on this post and I will randomly select one name from the entrants on the last day of Advent, December 24th. The winner can chose from any of my historical works in ebook format.
December 1, 2009
Awesome Sale at Phaze Books!
From now through New Year’s Day, January 1st, 2010, when you shop directly from Phaze Books at www.Phaze.com you get to take 20% off your total order including ebook and print titles!
Enter discount code: SANTA at checkout to enjoy the savings!
So if you are thinking about buying any of my Phaze books, now is the time!
BEYOND THE VEIL, historical m/m novel, in eBook and Print
DRAWING THE VEIL, prequel to BEYOND THE VEIL
CONFLICT, historical Civil War m/m novel in eBook and Print
Visit my page at Phaze Books for the Blurbs and to read an excerpt:
http://www.king-cart.com/Phaze/product=Stevie+Woods/exact_match=exact
Stevie
http://bookworld.editme.com/StevieWoods
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October 8, 2009
Conflict is now out in print!
Well, it is finally out! My Civil War historical novel, CONFLICT, has just been released in print by Phaze Books.
It has been on the cards for some time and it is really exciting to know it is now available in Print as well as eBook.
I think the only thing more exciting will be to actually hold the book in my hands 
Stevie
http://bookworld.editme.com/StevieWoods
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September 6, 2009
Phaze Books Labor Day Sale!
If you are considering buying any of my Phaze releases now is the time!
Starting now through Labor Day, Monday, September 7th, all Phaze Books’ ebook and print titles are on sale for an incredible 20% off!
To take advantage of this sale, use the sale code HARDLABOR at checkout.
Stevie
September 2, 2009
Release of Conflict and Cane in Print!
I was aware that Phaze Books were going to release CONFLICT in print at the end of September, good news in itself, but Phaze has also just taken over the contract of CANE and plan to release a revised version in both eBook and Print at the end of the year! It is fantastic news!
http://bookworld.editme.com/StevieWoods
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July 4, 2009
4th July discount off my books at Phaze!
Now is the time to buy my gay historical novels from Phaze if you have not already done so.
Phaze is having a 4th July sale with 30% off! Just use the discount code : Fireworks09 : when you place your order. Sale ends Monday, 6th July.
Stevie
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April 17, 2009
Lambda Book Buzz!
It was exciting to see my work mentioned in Lambda Literary’s Book Buzz this month:
http://www.lambdaliterary.org/resources/book_buzz.html
…Fallen Angel Reviews (http://rainbow-reviews.com/?p=1042) has given a “recommended read” to Stevie Woods’ historical novel Conflict, a sequel to her earlier Cane, continuing the story into the Civil War…
I note the link given is actually for the wrong review but that’s not a bad thing ’cause it means two reviews got mentioned:) I’ll append the correct link here, just in case:
http://fallenangelreviews.com/2009/February/NeNe-Conflict.htm
Stevie
http://steviewoods.com
