Cynthia Sax's Blog, page 156
February 17, 2019
Interviewed At Divine Magazine
I was interviewed at Divine Magazine!
Here’s a snippet…
How has your writing evolved since your first book?
Cynthia Sax – When I first started writing, I was all about the plot. I felt a need to have a completely different plot to every other story I’ve read. With thousands of stories being published every day, that’s almost impossible to do.
Today, I’m all about emotion, about making readers FEEL. That’s my number one task—to ensure I move them emotionally. If I do that, I’m happy with the story.
Read The Full Interview Here: https://divinemagazine.biz/friday-featured-author-cynthia-sax/
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Warlord Sky
No one grounds a barbarian warrior.
Qulpa, a Chamele warrior, lost everyone he loved in the brutal Succession Wars. Flying is the only thing that brings him joy. Serving as his team’s pilot is the sole duty he has left. Then a horrific crash leaves him injured and unable to fly.
The one being who can help him is also his gerel, the female destined to be his. She insists she doesn’t feel their connection. Qulpa is certain his beautiful mate is lying and nothing will stop him from finding out why.
Nayan knows the injured barbarian is her warrior, her one chance at a forever bond. His dominance makes her feel safe. His gentle touch inflames her passion. His kisses scorch her very soul. The tall muscular male tempts her as no one else has.
But she has a deadly secret. If it’s exposed, her injured male will lose more than his ability to fly. Both of them will die. She can’t take that risk, not for him, not for them, not for a lifespan filled with love.
* * *
Warlord Sky is a STANDALONE Alien Barbarian SciFi Romance set in a dark, gritty, sometimes violent universe.
Buy Now:
Amazon US:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L2FQV4R/
Amazon UK:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07L2FQV4R/
Apple/iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/warlord-sky/id1445375487
B&N:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/warlord-sky-cynthia-sax/1129963980
Kobo:
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/warlord-sky
Smashwords:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/910481
February 13, 2019
Headless Romance Heroes and Warlord Sky
Cara Bristol has a fun post about why many heroes on covers are headless.
One of the covers featured is Warlord Sky!
This was my comment…
“As a reader, I prefer headless heroes on covers because I like to imagine someone else in the place of the hero (Often the hero is the Dear Wonderful Hubby. I, of course, am the heroine. – grins – And we go on adventures together). I want the hero to be MY fantasy.”
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Warlord Sky
No one grounds a barbarian warrior.
Qulpa, a Chamele warrior, lost everyone he loved in the brutal Succession Wars. Flying is the only thing that brings him joy. Serving as his team’s pilot is the sole duty he has left. Then a horrific crash leaves him injured and unable to fly.
The one being who can help him is also his gerel, the female destined to be his. She insists she doesn’t feel their connection. Qulpa is certain his beautiful mate is lying and nothing will stop him from finding out why.
Nayan knows the injured barbarian is her warrior, her one chance at a forever bond. His dominance makes her feel safe. His gentle touch inflames her passion. His kisses scorch her very soul. The tall muscular male tempts her as no one else has.
But she has a deadly secret. If it’s exposed, her injured male will lose more than his ability to fly. Both of them will die. She can’t take that risk, not for him, not for them, not for a lifespan filled with love.
* * *
Warlord Sky is a STANDALONE Alien Barbarian SciFi Romance set in a dark, gritty, sometimes violent universe.
Buy Now:
Amazon US:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L2FQV4R/
Amazon UK:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07L2FQV4R/
Apple/iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/warlord-sky/id1445375487
B&N:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/warlord-sky-cynthia-sax/1129963980
Kobo:
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/warlord-sky
Smashwords:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/910481
February 2, 2019
Warlord Sky Featured At Amazing Stories
Warlord Sky was featured at Amazing Stories!
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Warlord Sky
No one grounds a barbarian warrior.
Qulpa, a Chamele warrior, lost everyone he loved in the brutal Succession Wars. Flying is the only thing that brings him joy. Serving as his team’s pilot is the sole duty he has left. Then a horrific crash leaves him injured and unable to fly.
The one being who can help him is also his gerel, the female destined to be his. She insists she doesn’t feel their connection. Qulpa is certain his beautiful mate is lying and nothing will stop him from finding out why.
Nayan knows the injured barbarian is her warrior, her one chance at a forever bond. His dominance makes her feel safe. His gentle touch inflames her passion. His kisses scorch her very soul. The tall muscular male tempts her as no one else has.
But she has a deadly secret. If it’s exposed, her injured male will lose more than his ability to fly. Both of them will die. She can’t take that risk, not for him, not for them, not for a lifespan filled with love.
* * *
Warlord Sky is a STANDALONE Alien Barbarian SciFi Romance set in a dark, gritty, sometimes violent universe.
Buy Now:
Amazon US:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L2FQV4R/
Amazon UK:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07L2FQV4R/
Apple/iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/warlord-sky/id1445375487
B&N:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/warlord-sky-cynthia-sax/1129963980
Kobo:
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/warlord-sky
Smashwords:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/910481
January 30, 2019
Qulpa, The Hero Of Warlord Sky, Is Interviewed At Dawn’s Reading Nook
Qulpa, my hero from Warlord Sky, has been interviewed at Dawn’s Reading Nook!
Here’s a snippet…
“Q: What was one of the most embarrassing things your author did to you in Warlord Sky?
Qulpa: A certain part of my body is…ummm…curved. (faces turns red) One of my gerel’s bots held out a straightening tool, seeking to fix that curve.”
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Warlord Sky
No one grounds a barbarian warrior.
Qulpa, a Chamele warrior, lost everyone he loved in the brutal Succession Wars. Flying is the only thing that brings him joy. Serving as his team’s pilot is the sole duty he has left. Then a horrific crash leaves him injured and unable to fly.
The one being who can help him is also his gerel, the female destined to be his. She insists she doesn’t feel their connection. Qulpa is certain his beautiful mate is lying and nothing will stop him from finding out why.
Nayan knows the injured barbarian is her warrior, her one chance at a forever bond. His dominance makes her feel safe. His gentle touch inflames her passion. His kisses scorch her very soul. The tall muscular male tempts her as no one else has.
But she has a deadly secret. If it’s exposed, her injured male will lose more than his ability to fly. Both of them will die. She can’t take that risk, not for him, not for them, not for a lifespan filled with love.
* * *
Warlord Sky is a STANDALONE Alien Barbarian SciFi Romance set in a dark, gritty, sometimes violent universe.
Buy Now:
Amazon US:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L2FQV4R/
Amazon UK:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07L2FQV4R/
Apple/iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/warlord-sky/id1445375487
B&N:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/warlord-sky-cynthia-sax/1129963980
Kobo:
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/warlord-sky
Smashwords:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/910481
January 24, 2019
Fact Vs Fiction
Coffee Time Romance asked writers
“How much of your real life bleeds over into your books? And do you worry that someone will be able to tell the fact from the fiction?”
Here’s a snippet from my reply…
“…when they ARE my emotions, the causes of those emotions are often different. I’ve never been chased by hostile aliens, for example. But I HAVE been chased by hostile humans. I’ve never lost a best friend during a military battle, as another example. But I HAVE lost a best friend to her battle with cancer. I’ve never fallen in love with a cyborg. I HAVE fallen in love with a human male (the Dear Wonderful Hubby).”
Read the full post here: https://coffeetimeromance.com/CoffeeThoughts/adjan2019-cynthia-sax
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Warlord Sky
No one grounds a barbarian warrior.
Qulpa, a Chamele warrior, lost everyone he loved in the brutal Succession Wars. Flying is the only thing that brings him joy. Serving as his team’s pilot is the sole duty he has left. Then a horrific crash leaves him injured and unable to fly.
The one being who can help him is also his gerel, the female destined to be his. She insists she doesn’t feel their connection. Qulpa is certain his beautiful mate is lying and nothing will stop him from finding out why.
Nayan knows the injured barbarian is her warrior, her one chance at a forever bond. His dominance makes her feel safe. His gentle touch inflames her passion. His kisses scorch her very soul. The tall muscular male tempts her as no one else has.
But she has a deadly secret. If it’s exposed, her injured male will lose more than his ability to fly. Both of them will die. She can’t take that risk, not for him, not for them, not for a lifespan filled with love.
* * *
Warlord Sky is a STANDALONE Alien Barbarian SciFi Romance set in a dark, gritty, sometimes violent universe.
Buy Now:
Amazon US:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L2FQV4R/
Amazon UK:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07L2FQV4R/
Apple/iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/warlord-sky/id1445375487
B&N:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/warlord-sky-cynthia-sax/1129963980
Kobo:
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/warlord-sky
Smashwords:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/910481
January 23, 2019
Warlord Sky Featured On Veronica Scott’s New Release Post
Woot!
Warlord Sky was mentioned in Veronica Scott’s weekly new release round up!
(If you love SciFi Romance like I do, this is THE blog to follow.)
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Warlord Sky
No one grounds a barbarian warrior.
Qulpa, a Chamele warrior, lost everyone he loved in the brutal Succession Wars. Flying is the only thing that brings him joy. Serving as his team’s pilot is the sole duty he has left. Then a horrific crash leaves him injured and unable to fly.
The one being who can help him is also his gerel, the female destined to be his. She insists she doesn’t feel their connection. Qulpa is certain his beautiful mate is lying and nothing will stop him from finding out why.
Nayan knows the injured barbarian is her warrior, her one chance at a forever bond. His dominance makes her feel safe. His gentle touch inflames her passion. His kisses scorch her very soul. The tall muscular male tempts her as no one else has.
But she has a deadly secret. If it’s exposed, her injured male will lose more than his ability to fly. Both of them will die. She can’t take that risk, not for him, not for them, not for a lifespan filled with love.
* * *
Warlord Sky is a STANDALONE Alien Barbarian SciFi Romance set in a dark, gritty, sometimes violent universe.
Buy Now:
Amazon US:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L2FQV4R/
Amazon UK:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07L2FQV4R/
Apple/iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/warlord-sky/id1445375487
B&N:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/warlord-sky-cynthia-sax/1129963980
Kobo:
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/warlord-sky
Smashwords:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/910481
January 22, 2019
Warlord Sky Releases Today!
Woot!
It is the release day for Warlord Sky!
I hope you enjoy reading this story as much as I enjoyed writing it.
Warlord Sky
No one grounds a barbarian warrior.
Qulpa, a Chamele warrior, lost everyone he loved in the brutal Succession Wars. Flying is the only thing that brings him joy. Serving as his team’s pilot is the sole duty he has left. Then a horrific crash leaves him injured and unable to fly.
The one being who can help him is also his gerel, the female destined to be his. She insists she doesn’t feel their connection. Qulpa is certain his beautiful mate is lying and nothing will stop him from finding out why.
Nayan knows the injured barbarian is her warrior, her one chance at a forever bond. His dominance makes her feel safe. His gentle touch inflames her passion. His kisses scorch her very soul. The tall muscular male tempts her as no one else has.
But she has a deadly secret. If it’s exposed, her injured male will lose more than his ability to fly. Both of them will die. She can’t take that risk, not for him, not for them, not for a lifespan filled with love.
* * *
Warlord Sky is a STANDALONE Alien Barbarian SciFi Romance set in a dark, gritty, sometimes violent universe.
Buy Now:
Amazon US:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L2FQV4R/
Amazon UK:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07L2FQV4R/
Apple/iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/warlord-sky/id1445375487
B&N:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/warlord-sky-cynthia-sax/1129963980
Kobo:
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/warlord-sky
Smashwords:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/910481
January 9, 2019
Books That Need A Prequel
Today’s blogging challenge from Long and Short Reviews is to talk about books we feel need a prequel i.e. another book set BEFORE the book we’d enjoyed. (See all of the blog posts on this subject here – http://www.longandshortreviews.com/category/miscellaneous-musings/ )
I’ll start with my own books. Of all of my books, I think Dark Thoughts deserves a prequel…except it wouldn’t be romance (and that is all I write). I’d love to write more about Kralj and the other modified humanoids’ time with the Humanoid Alliance, how they all met (can you imagine other modified humanoids meeting Kralj for the first time, not knowing anything about his powers?), how they escaped. There would be humor and action and, I suspect, quite a bit of blood (and, in Balvan’s case, skull crushing).
I think the prequel to Laurann Dohner’s Ral’s Woman would be very similar. Ral and his brethren are skilled warriors. The battle to enslave them must have been fierce. There COULD have been a tragic romantic storyline. Perhaps a paired warrior was separated from his female, forced to leave her, to spend years not knowing what she was doing, if she was alive. The likelihood of that happening is quite high.
Loretta Chase’s Lord Of Scoundrels, my benchmark book (and yes, a historical romance – benchmark books don’t have to be within the same subgenre), definitely warrants a prequel. Jess’ Grandmother is a firecracker, very much like Jess. We get hints in the book about the vivid life she is leading and must have led in the past, the men she had charmed, the unconventional things she had done. Again, her story might not be a romance but wow, it would be fascinating.
I’d read the heck out of any vampire novel’s prequel. Anne Rice has shown us how fascinating those can be. Vampires have lived such long, action-filled lives. Cyborgs and other near-immortals are similar. The cyborgs in my stories were manufactured for battle. They have huge databases filled with war stories.
What books do you think need a prequel? Would that prequel be in the same genre or niche?
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Can love redeem a monster?
The Refuge is home to some of the most violent beings in the universe. Kralj, its leader, reigns over the remote outpost with terrifying ease, ruthlessly squashing any rumors of rebellion, killing anyone who breaks his rules. Primitive, deadly, powerful, he’s a monster, scarred both on his face and his soul. He has never met a being he couldn’t control.
Until he meets her.
Dita has one mission—to kill the three targets claiming sanctuary within the Refuge. Or so she claims. For the first time in his long lifespan, Kralj isn’t certain of another being’s intentions. The tiny assassin is immune to his powers, her thoughts unreadable. He can’t predict her movements, can’t control her, can’t stop wanting her.
Dita is rare, as unique as he is, and, to keep the residents of the Refuge safe, Kralj will have to kill her. But first, he’ll touch her, taste her, show her how passionate the beast inside him can be.
Dark Thoughts is a STAND-ALONE SciFi Romance.
The hero might be tall, dark, and scarred but don’t be fooled by his appearance.
He’s truly a monster.
This story is not for readers with delicate sensibilities.
Download Now For FREE:
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Thoughts-Refuge-Book-1-ebook/dp/B01MRAABGC/
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dark-Thoughts-Refuge-Book-1-ebook/dp/B01MRAABGC/
Apple/iBooks/iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/dark-thoughts/id1200022597
B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dark-thoughts-cynthia-sax/1125580992
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/dark-thoughts-3
January 4, 2019
Giving Back To Science
My stories wouldn’t have been possible without the insights and research completed by the scientific community. I read scientific articles, watch podcasts, contact scientists and other experts in the field directly to ensure my theories are sound.
MANY scientists and other experts contributed to the ‘challenges’ of cyborg self-healing and reproduction, for example. I couldn’t have written the cyborg series without their help.
Experts usually refuse financial compensation in return for their insights. As a thank you, I often make donations to their research projects.
I also donate a small percentage of monthly sales to ongoing projects.
Mote Marine Laboratory in Florida, for example, is making great contributions to the field of evolutionary biology (the key science in most of my stories) with their coral restoration program. They are ‘breeding’ corals to develop strains that can withstand higher ocean temperatures (i.e. global warming). This research is shared with the rest of the scientific community and is helping restore coral reefs all over the world.
To date, donations from sales of my books have been responsible for the planting of approximately 140 coral fragments.
The inspiration for this post came from a discussion with a reading buddy (waves to her). I hope to make this an annual feature. I think it is important to know your favorite writers compensate experts for the research they use. They give back to the community that has helped them.
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No one grounds a barbarian warrior.
Qulpa, a Chamele warrior, lost everyone he loved in the brutal Succession Wars. Flying is the only thing that brings him joy. Serving as his team’s pilot is the sole duty he has left. Then a horrific crash leaves him injured and unable to fly.
The one being who can help him is also his gerel, the female destined to be his. She insists she doesn’t feel their connection. Qulpa is certain his beautiful mate is lying and nothing will stop him from finding out why.
Nayan knows the injured barbarian is her warrior, her one chance at a forever bond. His dominance makes her feel safe. His gentle touch inflames her passion. His kisses scorch her very soul. The tall muscular male tempts her as no one else has.
But she has a deadly secret. If it’s exposed, her injured male will lose more than his ability to fly. Both of them will die. She can’t take that risk, not for him, not for them, not for a lifespan filled with love.
* * *
Warlord Sky is a STANDALONE Alien Barbarian SciFi Romance set in a dark, gritty, sometimes violent universe.
Pre-order Now:
Amazon US:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L2FQV4R/
Amazon UK:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07L2FQV4R/
Apple/iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/warlord-sky/id1445375487
B&N:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/warlord-sky-cynthia-sax/1129963980
Kobo:
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/warlord-sky
Smashwords:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/910481
December 31, 2018
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
I’m super excited about 2019.
There’s the new Chamele Barbarian Warlords series starting in January. Warlord Sky is the first story in that 6 story series.
Choosing Chuckles, the March cyborg story, has been sent to my awesome editor. I LOVE Chuckles and his bad, bad female. You first met this grumpy cyborg in Releasing Rage. He has been waiting for his female for a while.
I plan to release a story every second month, alternating between the Chamele Barbarian Warlords series and the cyborg series.
2019 will be amazing!
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No one grounds a barbarian warrior.
Qulpa, a Chamele warrior, lost everyone he loved in the brutal Succession Wars. Flying is the only thing that brings him joy. Serving as his team’s pilot is the sole duty he has left. Then a horrific crash leaves him injured and unable to fly.
The one being who can help him is also his gerel, the female destined to be his. She insists she doesn’t feel their connection. Qulpa is certain his beautiful mate is lying and nothing will stop him from finding out why.
Nayan knows the injured barbarian is her warrior, her one chance at a forever bond. His dominance makes her feel safe. His gentle touch inflames her passion. His kisses scorch her very soul. The tall muscular male tempts her as no one else has.
But she has a deadly secret. If it’s exposed, her injured male will lose more than his ability to fly. Both of them will die. She can’t take that risk, not for him, not for them, not for a lifespan filled with love.
* * *
Warlord Sky is a STANDALONE Alien Barbarian SciFi Romance set in a dark, gritty, sometimes violent universe.
Pre-order Now:
Amazon US:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L2FQV4R/
Amazon UK:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07L2FQV4R/
Apple/iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/warlord-sky/id1445375487
B&N:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/warlord-sky-cynthia-sax/1129963980
Kobo:
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/warlord-sky
Smashwords:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/910481
