Saewod's Writing

NEW WEBSITE....

noreply@blogger.com (Saewod Tice) — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:29:00 +0000

Blogger has been fantastic, but I need a little more space.

I am hoping to share some really BIG NEWS soon. So ...

http://saewod.webs.com/

Has been created and will slowly be coming up to speed. I'm considering some new ideas for the new site too.

Thanks for supporting the blogger website. Hope to see you on the webs site.

Book 2: Ascending Destruction

noreply@blogger.com (Saewod Tice) — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:57:00 +0000

Amongst the Ruins has it's sequel!

Ascending Destruction

In the year 2230, Earth continues to reclaim what it had once been. Signs of life sprout from once gray dirt. The overcast skies clear more frequently, allowing rays of sun to penetrate. Climates have altered and brought forth new beauty as well as adversities.

Where nature has made headway, humanity has stalled – even regressed. Renegades spread destruction and concern throughout the clans. With each decimated town they leave in their wake, the people in the clans turn their anger onto those who are supposed to protect them. The leaders have tried, but cannot stop these Renegades. Someone provides them with technology and information, but no one knows who.

The Renegades have instilled fear and carnage across the clans. Where they had not taken many people into captivity before, their prisoners are rumored to participate in ‘Survival Games’ for entertainment.

Shilo has lived the last 4 years in Mehdia with her son. No longer inspired to fight, after the losses she has suffered. Shilo has spent her time along side Zaphia studying herbal medicines and histories. It’s within the histories she sees humanity repeating their mistakes. Moved by the urge to save people from the Renegades, she struggles between maternal and fighter instincts. It’s from Thena she learns that theses instincts are not so far apart.

To ascend from the destruction around them, Thena sends Shilo on a journey she never expected. To survive the journey with her heart and soul intact, she must face sacrafice, betrayal, and her past.

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I'm still working on the first chapters and finishing up the Epilogue for Falling Star. But new chapters will soon start posting.

It's been awhile....

noreply@blogger.com (Saewod Tice) — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:21:00 +0000

And I've been busy.

Book1 - Amongst the Ruins of the Chronicals of 2020 is complete. Whew. Taking a few days off before I really get deep into my other WIPs. However, I will be working on some updates soon.

** It's my birthday week, so deserve a break. LOL **

A lot of you will be happy to know that I've reopened Vegas again. Yes, this means I'm very close to taking VFYH off of Hiatus status. Go ahead, I'll wait while you cheer.

Done? Okay...good.

Now, I've been reading through the completed part and I have to say...I need to do some rewrites. Hopefully you will like and enjoy the ideas I've been jotting down for early chapters as well as ones to come.

Okay, so....what's next.....

Ah, yes. Book 2 for Amongst the Ruins will be in the works once I've made some rewrites and edits to Book 1.

I'm still working on titles for Book 2. I just can't wrap my head around what I want to officially call it, though I have a couple ideas. Maybe I'll post them and see what you think.

Lastly, I'm considering moving my blog-webpage to another service. Blogger has been great, but I've found another hosting service who has some really great free features. I will keep you posted.

Hope everyone is well!

Amazing Read!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Saewod Tice) — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:04:00 +0000

Summary: Archaeologist Sheppard Smyth has staked his career as well as the memory of his deceased wife and partner on proving his widely-panned theory: Cleopatra VII, the last ruler of Ancient Egypt, was murdered. When a statue of the doomed Queen is discovered in an Olmec excavation site, Smyth is drawn to Mexico to investigate and, hopefully, find the proof that has evaded him for so long. Soon, he finds himself in the middle of the rivalry between the sexy, bewitching international thief, Victoria Kent, and commanding, ruthless Russian mobster, Dmitri Kronastia.

Both Dmitri and Victoria hold pieces to the puzzle that will finally shed light on Cleopatra’s death. As Shep is drawn further into their world of ancient gods, supernatural powers, and alternative history, little does he know that the fate of all—even humanity itself—may hinge on his ability to discover the truth among their fragmented claims. Working to decode the true past while attempting to save the future, Shep becomes a pawn in the hands of forces working out a quest older than the pyramids—a quest that may lead to the end of everything when it all comes together on 12.21.12.

Trust me when I say this is an amazing read!! I downloaded to my Touch Kindle and loved it.

ORDER NOW!!

Coming Soon....

noreply@blogger.com (Saewod Tice) — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 03:53:00 +0000

Three part book/erotic series titled: "Talk to Me"

(Working Titles)

Book 1: “What are you wearing?”

Cassia Andrews, aka Callie Peitho, funds her college education as what she likes to call a ‘fantasy artist’. Her sister prefers the term ‘verbal prostitute’. If you can’t tell your parents what you do for a living, does that make it wrong?

Xander Kingston is a regimented businessman. He wouldn’t have gotten as far if he wasn’t. When his Vice President, and brother, sets up a conference call with a new prospect, he doesn’t think twice. His brother may be a prankster, but he would never interfere with work.

The moment she takes her new clients call Callie assumes he is new to this and being shy. To ease him into it, she begins with the basics. What she doesn’t expect is to be a part of a prank.

Xander is speechless. He can’t respond for only a few moments, but it’s long enough for the woman on the other end of the line to fill his head with dark fantasies. Quick to end the call, he is plagued the dark, sultry desires she weaved. A desire hotter than any of his casual relationships is born.

Book 2: “How may I direct your call?”

Tegan Cambell journeys to Hollywood, with stars in her eyes. She’s positive a director will provide her big break. Her aspirations are short lived after a multitude of rejections. It seems she can easily get the audition, but can’t act.

Unable to face the embarrassment of returning home, she takes a receptionist position at The Woodmont Agency. Hoping to use her powers of persuasion, she wants to work her way up the agency ladder. And maybe she’ll meet some celebrities along the way. What she doesn’t expect is the type of calls she receives from Ezra Sampson.

Ezra, Hollywood’s bad boy, love to play his role. As the most sought after actor, he gets whatever he wants. When he makes the call to his agent, he wants some dirty talk.

Veronica usually gives him what he wants, but a new voice answers his call. Her resistance to his desire only makes the game so much more fun.

Book 3: “Can you hear me now?”

In need of stress relief, Elizabeth Groves sets her laptop and blackberry aside for some self-love. She didn’t intend for an audience.

Horrified, Liz debates quitting before she is fired for sexual harassment. When she finally arrives to work with her resignation letter in hand, she isn’t surprised to be called into Human Resources. However, she is surprised by what they have to say.

Eddrick Blackwell hadn’t heard the late night call. Checking his voicemail, he is unprepared for what he hears. The onslaught of sweet panting and moaning unleash a side he tries to keep separate from work.

Deciding that working with Miss Groves will help overcome the fantasy his mind has on replay, she becomes his temporary assistant. Starting the first day, he realizes his mistake. The simple sound of her voice sends into a spiral of lust and dirty images. And why hasn’t he deleted the voicemail?

Editor's Choice 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Saewod Tice) — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 03:50:00 +0000

Falling Star has received Editor's Choice 2011 on TextNovel.

Yay! Thanks to all of you taking the time to check it out, vote, and comment. I really do appreciated it.

It's been a long long time....

noreply@blogger.com (Saewod Tice) — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 20:46:00 +0000

Yes, I'm still alive. No, I haven't stopped writing.

The holidays and birthdays have taken up a great deal of time, along with my work schedule. However, I've been working on current projects and some new ideas.

Now if I could just hold off on the new project research long enough to write some new chapters. LOL

Amongst the Ruins - Updated

noreply@blogger.com (Saewod Tice) — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:57:00 +0000

http://www.textnovel.com/story/Amongst-the-Ruins:-Shilos-Tale-*Editors-Choice-2010*/4203/

New Chapters posted.

You can also find it on FictionPress.com.

Fallen Star

noreply@blogger.com (Saewod Tice) — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 02:39:00 +0000

AmongstTheRuinsTraler

noreply@blogger.com (Saewod Tice) — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 02:37:00 +0000

DollBaby

noreply@blogger.com (Saewod Tice) — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 02:37:00 +0000

Story Updates...

noreply@blogger.com (Saewod Tice) — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 18:57:00 +0000

I don't want to get your hopes up for an update anytime soon, but I have written more for Vegas. It's not really that great, so I'm still working through my block with it. *Hoping to start updating again before the New Year.*

Amongst the Ruins will be updated in a couple of weeks. NaNo is eating up some of my time now.

I'm also working on editing Modern Marriage of Convenience & Fallen Start, while posting the entire stories on FictionPress.com.

Okay, just wanted to check in and give a quick update.

Life is crazy right now, but I'm doing as much as I can.

NaNoWriMo has begun

noreply@blogger.com (Saewod Tice) — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 18:54:00 +0000

NaNoWriMo has officially started. And though I've been slow to the start of it, I did get some accomplishments made. 'Doll Baby' my first dark, horror, gore story has officially started.

I am posting my NaNo work on both TextNovel and Fictionpress.

Hang in with me. The goal right now is to write, write, write. You will find some inconsistencies and errors I'm sure. I'll polish it later - if it turns out to be worthy.

Best of luck to all NaNo writers this year.

DollBaby

noreply@blogger.com (Saewod Tice) — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 01:40:00 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-4muDNZ3Qs

Doll Baby - my NaNoWriMo story...coming next month. :o) If I make it through NaNoWriMo that is.

Amongst the Ruins Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Saewod Tice) — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 01:31:00 +0000

Still not great at these, but its fun to play.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPKVRiZtRyQ

Online Novels and Writing

noreply@blogger.com (Saewod Tice) — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:06:00 +0000

Stop by OnlineNovels and become a member to the site.

Writer or reader, the site is dedicated to online writing - published and non published work, fanfiction and original - all is welcome. As a new member to FictionPress.com I will be starting to post about stories I find there, but I love to hear from others.

So, come by, become a member and hop into the forums to discuss your favorite online writers and stories.

Hope to see you there.

Text Novel Pimpage

noreply@blogger.com (Saewod Tice) — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:41:00 +0000

I have have have to pimp out my girl, Athena Lyso. Her story, The Raven and The Wolf, was selected as a Finalist in the TN Contest.

The Raven and The Wolf is a fantasy/supernatural masterpiece.

http://www.textnovel.com/story/The-Raven-and-the-Wolf-Finalist/2218/
Loyalty has its price. One man's chance encounter with a young orphan sets him a on the road to redemption and a child on the path of destiny.

Lord Engle, the warrior stripped of rank and honor to be banished in a forsaken land; Daven, the disillusioned prince rejected as his father's heir and looking for purpose; and Tim a ten year-old orphan who will change the fate of them all.

One will find redemption, another purpose and a third will seek to outrun destiny as they are thrust into the midst of a genocidal conflict. Yet it is the war within, between warrior and father, which demands the hardest choice of all.

Will a man of honor protect his children or sacrifice them in pursuit of a greater good?

The Raven and The Wolf is the first part of a three book series. Book two, The Hunter and The Healer is currently in progress on Text Novel.

Click on the link, view, vote, comment, follow. You won't be sorry you did. I am on the edge of my seat waiting for her next update and cannot wait to see her book published.

Text Novel Contest Update...

noreply@blogger.com (Saewod Tice) — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:24:00 +0000

So, some of you may already know, but 'Live In Position' was not selected as a finalist in the contest. Sad, yes, but still amazed to have gotten so far with my first real attempt with writing a novel and entering a writing/publishing contest.

Since the announcement I've take a few days to really not do any writing at all. Call it a sanity break or resting my fingers, I just needed to step back and utilize some other creative outlets.

I want to Thank You all again for your support of LIP as well as all of my writing. Without you, I would never have reached as far as I did. Someone asked me, so I will answer, yes I am going to work on publishing LIP. Having researched a couple of options, I plan to submit LIP to about 3-4 publishers. I'm not expecting to get too much response, but the experience will be helpful if I plan to publish in the future.

Thanks Everyone!

Some updates:

Amongst the Ruins will be updated as soon as I finalize the latest chapter.

Doll Baby is still in early phases and since I am participating in NaNoWriMo this year, I'm thinking of using this premise as my novel to write in a month. It is not intended to be anything near the size of LIP.

Vegas is on Hiatus until my stalker mojo returns. :o)) I really need some inspiration for this one. *sigh* :(

PIL is still on the horizon, but not until I finalize LIP since they affect each other.

There is also the untitled story of Doctor Dominic Erickson, from LIP, which is halfway outlined and also on the horizon.

Not to mention the multiple ideas I write down almost daily for possible stories. And I wonder why I need to take breaks from writing. Ugh. I start entirely way too much.

Vegas Follows You Home - Hiatus

noreply@blogger.com (Saewod Tice) — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 23:30:00 +0000

I know, I know...everyone is going to form a group and come after me. I'm sorry.

At this point, I am so overwhelmed with editing a couple of stories and writing others that I need to take step back from those I haven't had the best motivation to write. *sigh* I am still adament about finishing Vegas, but need to gain some much needed perspective.

Cross your fingers that the break will give me back my writing mojo for Vegas.

Thanks for all your understanding and for reading.

I'm hoping it isn't too long before I start updating again.

Almost forgot...

noreply@blogger.com (Saewod Tice) — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 14:58:00 +0000

I have now set myself up to post my stories at the FanFiction sister site Fictionpress.com

http://www.fictionpress.com/u/745122/

I know that some have had issues with TextNovel, as well as some just not wanting to take the leap over. So, instead of creating another blog site, I am going to put them up over there.

Rough decision...

noreply@blogger.com (Saewod Tice) — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 14:55:00 +0000

I am struggling with a rough decision that I need to make.

I have been feeling the 'urge' to change the title of Live In Position. The title that has been calling out to me is 'Nanny Swear', but I'm just not sure that it encompasses what the entire story is about. *sigh*

Not sure what to do, but I really want to be decisive about this and move on.

Unpublished Novel Tour

noreply@blogger.com (Saewod Tice) — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:46:00 +0000

So, I am working to promote unpublished authors, or even published authors with an unpublished novel. A virtual novel tour is in order.

I will be cruising the web for sites in which authors promote their unpublished work, hoping to draw attention to great works.

If you have suggestions, whether its your own novel's blog/website or someone elses, please contact me.

Hoping to get this set up before the end of the month.

Much love to you all and thousands of thanks for helping to get Live In Postion into the semi finals on TextNovel. Muhwah!

Text Novel Is Back Up...

noreply@blogger.com (Saewod Tice) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 22:34:00 +0000

Finally Text Novel has gotten back on track.

Chapters 1 through 10 of LIP have been updated with edits and some new additions/removals.

I also posted the newest chapter of Amongst the Ruins. I have another chapter and a half that I'm holding onto because I haven't had time to do a last read through. But it will come soon.

Vegas has half a chapter written, but I'm still debating on the way I want a certain scene to go. I'm teetering and need to step back from it. Sorry for the long wait time on the next chapter.

Well, I'm in Dallas for a three day sales meeting, so I need to get going.

My skills are limited.....LOL

noreply@blogger.com (Saewod Tice) — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 19:12:00 +0000

It is official. I may have a knack for cover art, but I really stink with 'trailers'. Tried my hand with Microsoft Movie Maker making a trailer for Amongst the Ruins and Live In Position, but wow I stink. LOL I'll stick with cover art. LOL

Text Novel Update

noreply@blogger.com (Saewod Tice) — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 16:57:00 +0000

http://mycounsel.typepad.com/textnovelblog/2010/09/no-updates-yet.html

It's not the update I want to hear, but it will have to do for now. *Sigh*