Review for Treasured Possessions

  I discovered a very nice review for TREASURED POSSESSIONS, my contemporary short story, over at Brief Encounter Reviews:

“I did think that the fact that Eric had pulled away somewhat was realistic. When you first realize that you love someone you are sure doesn’t love you back,  your first instinct is probably to stay away, and therefore not give yourself away or just rub salt in your own wound. If you’re in the mood for something light and sweet, with a friends to lovers theme this is a good choice.”

Go here to read the full review:

http://briefencountersreviews.com/2011/06/30/treasured-possessions-by-stevie-woods/

Stevie

http://steviewoods.com

TREASURED POSSESSIONS now available at ARe Books!

Treasured Possessions By: Stevie Woods | Other books by Stevie Woods Published By: Torquere Press ISBN # 9876543210371 Word Count: 5900 Heat Index    Available in: Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Reader, HTML, Mobipocket (.prc), Epub   Read More

About the book

Trevor is shocked to find that there has been a break-in at his apartment. Some valuables are missing, but even more devastating for Trevor is items of little monetary value but which mean the world to Trevor have been damaged. Trevor finds it hard to cope with what has happened and if it wasn’t for the support of his friend, Eric, he doesn’t know what he would do. Thanks to the break-in, and Eric, Trevor learns which of his possessions he truly treasures.

An excerpt from the book

Trevor didn’t think he’d ever be able to move. If he moved he would somehow give credence to the scene before him. If he could stand still, stop the next second from happening, it wouldn’t be real. His books wouldn’t be scattered like so many dry leaves around the room, some torn and split with twisted spines and pages fluttering by the inexorable passage of time. The long treasured pa ir of photographs of his parents wouldn’t be ripped in two, lying among broken fragments of glass and wood, intermingling with the torn scraps of more recent photographs of his close friends, the nearest thing to a family he had left.

He looked in disgust at the broken pieces of centuries old pottery, not particularly valuable except as links to memories of the good times in his life. Why had the thief had to destroy what they didn’t want to take?

Suddenly he was moving, running, heart pounding in his chest.

“Trevor, Trevor what is it?” Eric’s voice followed him, but he could not speak.

He rushed into his bedroom and made straight for his bedside table. It wasn’t there. He looked, really looked for the first time at the bedroom. His clothes were strewn everywhere, some slashed or ripped. All the drawers were pulled open and the contents were disturbed and stuff had been yanked out and dumped. His closet door was wide open and his clothes either shoved to one side or piled on the floor among his shoes and other clutter. The shelf above had been cleared and open boxes, files and bags were strewn over the bed and floor. Again there were books and a few small artifacts that he’d used as ornamentation strewn haphazardly among the debris.

Trevor still couldn’t see what he was really looking for. Desperation was stealing his common sense and he couldn’t think properly. He spun round and groaned in frustration.

Stevie

http://steviewoods.com

Treasured Possessions released today!

I am happy to announce the release of my short contemporary story, Treasured Possessions, by Torquere Press today!

BLURB:  Trevor is shocked to find that there has been a break-in at his apartment. Some valuables are missing, but even more devastating for Trevor is items of little monetary value but which mean the world to Trevor have been damaged. Trevor finds it hard to cope with what has happened and if it wasn’t for the support of his friend, Eric, he doesn’t know what he would do. Thanks to the break-in, and Eric, Trevor learns which of his possessions he truly treasures.

To read an excerpt go to the sales page:  http://www.torquerebooks.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=79_93&products_id=3163

Stevie

http://steviewoods.com

 

15% off sale at Torquere Books!

If you are thinking about buying any my books published by Torquere Press then NOW is the time! Torquere are having a 15% off sale to celebrate their updated website! Below is the official notice of the sale:

New Cart Sale!

The cart has a new look! So we’re offering 15% off your purchases from now through the end of day Sunday! Just put ‘cart2011′ in the coupon code box any time you check out at Torquere Books (www.torquerebooks.com) before Sunday at midnight to get 15% off your order.

Sale good now through Sunday May 15 at Midnight (est).

Help us celebrate the new cart look with a book from Torquere Press today!

Stevie

http://steviewoods.com

Festivities for sale at ARe Books!

Nice: Festivities By: Stevie Woods | Other books by Stevie Woods Published By: Torquere Press ISBN # 6543212010018 Word Count: 5300 Heat Index Available in: Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Reader, HTML, Mobipocket (.prc), Epub Read More

About the book

Joel invites his friend Graham to spend the Christmas holiday period with him, and he plans that by the time New Year arrives they’ll be more than just friends. As New Year’s Eve dawns Graham wakes with a new determination. The whole week with Joel had been wonderful and Graham is not going to let the day pass without admitting his feelings to Joel. Will the New Year really be ‘new’ for them?

An excerpt from the book

It had been a surprise when Joel had invited Graham to come and stay with him for the holiday period. Joel decided to hold a party on Christmas Eve and one again on New Year’s Eve and wanted Graham to stay with him in the meantime. At first Graham tried to beg off, not that he wanted to, but he thought Joel was probably just being polite in asking him as Joel knew he had no family to spend the time with.

“Thanks, Joel, but it’s not necessary. I would be happy to come to both of your parties, but I wouldn’t want to impose for the whole week.”

“Impose? I wouldn’t ask you if I didn’t want the company, Graham.” Joel stepped closer, his voice lowering, “Would you like to spend the holidays with me?”

Suppressing a shiver at the tone of Joel’s voice, Graham smiled and nodding. “Yeah, sure. It would be fun.”

“Yes, it will.” Joel grinned. “It’ll be good, you’ll see. In fact, I’ll let all the usual suspects know that I’m declaring open house, just to make sure you have fun.”

“Oh Lord, the things I let myself in for.”

“Right, first point of order, getting stocked up. My cupboard is bare and my guests are a thirsty bunch.”

“Oh, so I have to help with the groceries as well now. Your way to make me pay for my keep?”

“Hadn’t thought of that! Now I’m going to have to think of suitable payment and a good way to collect.”

Graham glanced at Joel and was glad that his friend couldn’t read his mind as he thought of a perfect way to pay Joel for his hospitality. He dropped his eyes quickly because, though Joel couldn’t read his mind, Graham was afraid that his friend could perhaps read the emotion in his eyes.

Stevie

http://steviewoods.com

Yet another Torquere Press Sale!

Another opportunity to purchase my books at a reduced price from Torquere Press! Here’s the original notice from Torquere:

It’s a crazy weather sale! And we’re offering 15% off your purchases from now through the end of day Wednesday just to be crazy, too! Put ‘crazy2011′ in the coupon code box any time you check out at Torquere Books (www.torquerebooks.com) before Wednesday at midnight to get 15% off your order.

Sale good now through Wednesday February 2 at Midnight (est).

Beat the weather with a book from Torquere Press today!

Don’t let the opportunity pass!

Stevie

http://steviewoods.com

 

Throw Me A Bone is now available at ARe Books!

Throw Me a Bone By: Stevie Woods | Other books by Stevie Woods Published By: Torquere Press ISBN # 9876543210312 Word Count: 5300 Heat Index Available in: Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Reader, HTML, Mobipocket, Epub Read More

About the book

Malcolm is shocked and hurt when he realizes Guy is seeing another man. He believed they were happy and he was waiting, not always patiently, for the time they could move in together. Guy has no idea that Malcolm knows about the other man and Malcolm is trying to decide what he should do. He dreads giving up the man he loves, but doesn’t believe he can possibly share him with someone else.

Then Guy changes their plans at the last minute and invites Malcolm to his place for dinner, informing Malcolm he has something to tell him. Malcolm fears what that might be, but can he force Guy to be honest with him?

An excerpt from the book

Malcolm watched as Guy walked away, whistling cheerfully as he did so, hands casually in his pockets as if he didn’t have a care in the world. Perhaps as far as Guy was concerned he didn’t, but Malcolm wondered how that could be when Guy was keeping secrets from the man he claimed to love. 

Only last night, Guy had held Malcolm in his arms and declared how very much he was loved, how Malcolm was Guy’s whole world. Malcolm had so wanted to believe Guy; he needed to believe the man that he loved with all his heart and soul. Much to his great sorrow and abiding despair, he couldn’t. So Malcolm pasted a smile on his lips and tasted ash as he told Guy that he loved him too, and that he always would. That he had never loved anyone as he loved Guy. True words; words that should have been joyously spoken, not given in despair and thrown away on stony ground to lie untended and uncared for.

For once not reading Malcolm properly, not seeing his lover’s hidden pain, Guy had merely smiled his pleasure and kissed and caressed Malcolm. Malcolm allowed the intimacy with a passion borne of pain and not joy.

Guy had slept peacefully afterward, arms wrapped around Malcolm, his head resting on Malcolm’s chest. Malcolm, however, was unable to settle and lay awake watching Guy sleep, wondering how Guy could sleep the sleep of the innocent when Malcolm knew his lover was guilty of deception.

Malcolm couldn’t understand what had gone wrong, what had caused Guy to need the love of another. Guy had seemed so content, so happy in his relationship with Malcolm. Malcolm’s mind drifted back to the day when he thought all his dreams had come true…

ENJOY!

Stevie

http://steviewoods.com

Torquere’s ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ Sale!

Now is the ideal time to buy that Torquere Press book of mine you have been thinking about! Whether it’s one of my novels,  novellas, or a short story you can obtain a 15% discount this weekend!

Torquere Press is having a Baby It’s Cold Outside Sale- see below for official info:

Brrr, it’s cold outside! So we’re offering 15% off your purchases from now through the end of day Monday to warm you up! Just put ‘baby2011′ in the coupon code box any time you check out at Torquere Books (www.torquerebooks.com) before Monday at midnight to get 15% off your order.

Sale good now through Monday January 17 at Midnight (est).

Warm yourself up with a book from Torquere Press today!

Stevie

http://steviewoods.com

New release! Gay contemporary short, Festivities

Released today from Torquere Press: Festivities, a Christmas/New Year romance.

BLURB:  Joel invites his friend Graham to spend the Christmas holiday period with him, and he plans that by the time New Year arrives they’ll be more than just friends. As New Year’s Eve dawns Graham wakes with a new determination. The whole week with Joel had been wonderful and Graham is not going to let the day pass without admitting his feelings to Joel. Will the New Year really be ‘new’ for them?

SHORT EXCERPT:  It had been a surprise when Joel had invited Graham to come and stay with him for the holiday period. Joel decided to hold a party on Christmas Eve and one again on New Year’s Eve and wanted Graham to stay with him in the meantime. At first Graham tried to beg off, not that he wanted to, but he thought Joel was probably just being polite in asking him as Joel knew he had no family to spend the time with.

“Thanks, Joel, but it’s not necessary. I would be happy to come to both of your parties, but I wouldn’t want to impose for the whole week.”

“Impose? I wouldn’t ask you if I didn’t want the company, Graham.” Joel stepped closer, his voice lowering, “Would you like to spend the holidays with me?”

Suppressing a shiver at the tone of Joel’s voice, Graham smiled and nodding. “Yeah, sure. It would be fun.”

“Yes, it will.” Joel grinned. “It’ll be good, you’ll see. In fact, I’ll let all the usual suspects know that I’m declaring open house, just to make sure you have fun.”

“Oh Lord, the things I let myself in for.”

“Right, first point of order, getting stocked up. My cupboard is bare and my guests are a thirsty bunch.”

“Oh, so I have to help with the groceries as well now. Your way to make me pay for my keep?”

“Hadn’t thought of that! Now I’m going to have to think of suitable payment and a good way to collect.”

Graham glanced at Joel and was glad that his friend couldn’t read his mind as he thought of a perfect way to pay Joel for his hospitality. He dropped his eyes quickly because, though Joel couldn’t read his mind, Graham was afraid that his friend could perhaps read the emotion in his eyes.

Stevie

http://steviewoods.com

 

News about Upcoming releases!

I have lots of news to announce today. Not often I can talk about four new releases!

I had confirmation today that the fifth and final story in The Tomcat Line Series – the novel, SACRIFICES – is now on the last leg and should be released sometime this week by MLR Press. It has taken a few weeks longer than originally expected so I was really pleased to hear this.

Also today I sent back the galley copy of my Christmas release with MLR Press, EXCHANGE OF GIFTS. I don’t have a definite release date, but I understand it should be soon! I haven’t yet seen the covers that MLR has planned for their Christmas releases so really looking forward to what they are going to come up with.

I also have a short Christmas / New Year story coming out with Torquere Press.  It is called FESTIVITIES and I have heard recently that it is due to be released on 1st January 2011 – what a great start to the New Year!

Last, but by no means least, I’ve also been informed that MLR Press is going to release the individual stories from the historical ghost anthology, Past Shadows, which means that my story, DEATH’S DESIRE, will be out as a stand alone eBook, hopefully by the end of the year.

That’s all for now folks!

Stevie

http://steviewoods.com