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et another delightful 4 Star review, this time from Fallen Angel Reviews:
“This was a different style of writing but very effective. I liked how neither of them rushed to take control of the situation but behaved in a quiet and responsible manner suitable to the time.”
To read the full review follow the link:
http://fallenangelreviews.com/2009/November/maija-smokescreen.htm
Stevie
http://bookworld.editme.com/StevieWoods
My Publishers:
I was very pleased to discover that Wave over at Jessewave’s Review Blog had given me a delightful review and a wonderful 4 Stars!
“If you’re looking for a short historical romance with two likable protagonists who are obviously in love with each other, and can’t wait to get between the sheets once they know the lay of the land, Smoke Screen should be on your list of books to buy. Definitely recommended.”
To read the full review follow the link:
http://www.reviewsbyjessewave.com/?p=10776#more-10776
Stevie
http://bookworld.editme.com/StevieWoods
My Publishers:
I received my first Review for Drawing the Veil from Literary Nymphs. I was very pleased with the 4.5 stars they gave me, but even more pleased with such a thoughtful receptive review.
I know that Drawing the Veil is just about the darkest story I have written so far, Malik’s story was not an easy one to write, but it is also a tale of grit and determination. To me, Malik’s struggle to survive needed telling.
Have a look and see what the Reviewer had to say:
http://literarynymphsreviewsonly.blogspot.com/2009/09/drawing-veil.html
Stevie
http://bookworld.editme.com/StevieWoods
My Publishers:
The voting is open now – just today and tomorrow – to cast your vote for the Whipped Cream ‘Book of the Week’. I would be really chuffed to win and have my book highlighted on the Review site all week.
http://www.longandshortreviews.com/WC/recentrev.htm
Thanks to any who are kind enough to vote for CONFLICT.
Stevie
http://steviewoods.com
I was delighted to receive notification today that Whipped Cream Reviews had given my novel CONFLICT a very thoughtful in-depth Review. They gave it 4.5 stars – and now it is up for Book of the Week on their Review site.
They had some lovely things to say:
“for anyone wanting a raw, genuine romance amidst the backdrop of the end of the civil war should pick up this book. You won’t be disappointed.”
and:
“the honest emotions and engrossing storyline had me unable to put this book down once I started reading it.”
To read the full review visit:
http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/2009/03/conflict-by-stevie-woods.html?zx=df1008deac2f3776
And I would love to win Book of the Week, so if any of you feel so inclined please pop over the site either tomorrow or Sunday and vote for the book!
Buy link:
http://www.king-cart.com/Phaze/product=Conflict/exact_match=exact
Stevie
Just found a wonderful Reader review on the Torquere website for my contemporary novelette:
“Roll of the Dice” is a short story of what happens to a relationship when a push becomes too much of a shove. I found this story not only enjoyable, but also thought-provoking. Because life is full of choices, and sometimes we need to take certain chances to find that happiness and love we so desperately desire. Even if it means walking away from the one we love.
Despite its 11 pages, this story is deeply emotional and powerfully moving. Kyle’s loneliness is poignantly and painfully obvious. He longs not only for a physical relationship, but also for the other things that a loving couple would share.
When Kyle is faced with another choice, he has to decide if he wants to take another chance on the man he loves or move on with the potential possibilities offered by another, more open man. And when Kyle makes his choice we’re treated to one intense sex scene. HooYeah!
As the reader I felt Kyle made the right decision. The conflict in the story is very subtle, the story more reflective and introspective. This is a beautiful love story, but more importantly it is an inspiring story demonstrating why we sometimes need to take those necessary steps in our life. Highly recommended.
Date Added: 01/19/2008 by Pamela Fellows
I can’t explain how delighted I was to read this about my first attempt at a contemporary story.
Stevie
http://www.geocities.com/steviewds/
Available now from Torquere Press:
Roll of the Dice
The Wrong Path
Men in Uniform II
Cane
A Million Pinpricks
Smoke Screen
I was delighted to discover that Joyfully Reviewed has just posted a lovely review for my historical short story, Smoke Screen. Here’s a little excerpt:
Stevie Woods did a wonderful job portraying the emotional anguish of unrequited love and the elation of discovering that your dreams are becoming real. Both Julian and Richard are wonderfully sensual characters, which will draw you into the story.
To read the full Review please visit:
http://www.joyfullyreviewed.com/reviews/September07/SmokeScreen.SW.html
Stevie
http://www.geocities.com/steviewds/
Available now from Torquere Press:
Feeling really good about now. I received notification a few days ago that Coffee Time Romance had posted a Review for my Sci-fi short story, A Million Pinpricks. It’s a lovely review with a rating of 4 cups.
http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/BookReviews/Amillionpinpricks.html
It’s wonderful to know that my work is appreciated, I particularly liked this final paragraph:
This is very sweet read. The emotions that Taylor goes through, reliving his moments with Joel are poignant. They draw the reader deeply into the story. Stevie Woods has managed to capture the depth of emotion that comes with losing a loved one. The story rounds out nicely with a brilliant conclusion. This is a book that should be bought and read many times over.
Stevie
http://www.geocities.com/steviewds/
Available now from Torquere Press:
Well the day is here at last, my novel Cane is available for sale. Not surprisingly I am very excited.
This morning (6.30) I went to Torquere to make sure it was up so I could do a link to my website. It was – and there was also a Review from Kiernan Kelly and a very nice review it was too!
Kiernan Kelly, bestselling Torquere Press author, writes: Set during the volatile years preceding the American Civil War, Stevie Woods brings us a novel that is heavily laden with emotion, that examines the temperament of the day with a fine and compassionate hand – the hope and hopelessness, the dignity and futility of a world where men are enslaved both physically and spiritually.
Pieter is a privileged young man who nonetheless is held hostage by his father’s manipulations; Joss is a slave on Pieter’s father’s sugar cane plantation. Heartbreak is all that the two can expect from their clandestine and forbidden affair. Only Pieter’s father’s death allows Pieter to return to his island home, but finds that it is too late – Joss had been sold years before.
Finding himself in the United States, Pieter is pitted against the very same issues that had torn his heart to shreds on his father’s plantation. What Pieter discovers among the stalks of sugar cane is a new love, and old friend, and a dangerous hate that stalks his every step.
Woods treats the sensitive subject matter compassionately in this novel of lost love and newfound hope.
Stevie
http://www.geocities.com/steviewds/
