Taste of Cyn

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The Swoonies And Other Year End Awards

By Cynthia Sax on November 16, 2020

The Swoon Awards opened their nominations today.

Please nominate as many 2020 Cyborg and Alien Romances as you’ve enjoyed under the Science Fiction Romance category.

The entry form is here – http://www.theswoonawards.com/2020/11/the-2020-swoon-awards-nominations-round.html

Eligible titles from me include

Testing Truth by Cynthia Sax

Warlord’s Return by Cynthia Sax

and

North Bound by Cynthia Sax

Why am I encouraging you to do this?

The more book bloggers, site owners, reviewers, readers and others that discover Cyborg and Alien Romances, the more Cyborg and Alien Romances folks write for us. I don’t know about you but I will happily read them ALL. (grins) I love these stories.

It also makes writers feel good. 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, including your favorite writers. And being nominated is like receiving a big hug from all of Romancelandia. It tells us our stories matter. We are loved.

The Swoon Awards allows unlimited entries in the nomination round (Which is THE most impactful round for many of us – It truly isn’t about the win. It is about the nomination.). You can make many writers feel good and all it takes is noting their title and their name.

We’ll likely see many of these nomination contests during the next few months. Taking a couple minutes to fill in your favorite titles and writers DOES make a difference.

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Warlord’s Return

Ariq is a barbarian warrior seeking a war.

He locates that battle when he meets Xareni.

* * *

Ariq finds that conflict and more when he meets his fated mate.

She’s a monster and monsters don’t need anyone.

* * *

Warlord’s Return is a STANDALONE Alien Barbarian SciFi Romance featuring a determined barbarian warrior, an equally resolute human female, and an eyeball-eating mini dragon.

Buy Today:

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Cynthia Sax Weekly Update – November 15th

By Cynthia Sax on November 15, 2020

I completed the first round edits for Containing Malice (releasing in February) on Friday and have sent those back to my Awesome Editor. The story works! Yay! That is always a happy day. (grins)

I’m playing around with my website and this blog today so don’t become alarmed if the look of it changes or it is temporarily broken. Some buddies have shared that the white text on the black background on my website is hard to read. I’ll likely go with a dark text on white background combination.

This week, I plan to start writing the first draft for Under Strain, the second story in the Rebel Cyborgs series. The schedule called for the revisions of 3 more short stories for C.S. Sax but I’m super inspired and excited about this next cyborg romance. I will indulge my muse and write it next.

Be as safe as you can, my friends! Now is the time for many of us to hunker down and indulge in some reading or writing.

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Warlord’s Return

Ariq is a barbarian warrior seeking a war.

He locates that battle when he meets Xareni.

* * *

Ariq finds that conflict and more when he meets his fated mate.

She’s a monster and monsters don’t need anyone.

* * *

Warlord’s Return is a STANDALONE Alien Barbarian SciFi Romance featuring a determined barbarian warrior, an equally resolute human female, and an eyeball-eating mini dragon.

Buy Today:

Amazon US:

Amazon UK:

Amazon AUS:

https://books.apple.com/us/book/warlords-return/id1527631786

Apple Books:

B&N:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/warlords-return-cynthia-sax/1137482152

Kobo:

Smashwords:

http://thetbrpile.weebly.com/i-heart-romance-week/i-heart-romance-week-releasing-rage-by-cynthia-sax

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Do You Want To Win Something?

By Cynthia Sax on November 14, 2020

2020 has been a challenging year. It feels like we’ve had to fight hard for every scrap of happiness.

We deserve to win something.

This is one of the (many) reasons I’m participating in The TBR Pile’s I Heart Romance Week. There are SO many prizes, so many contests. If you enter even a handful of them; you will win something. That’s almost guaranteed.

I’m giving away a bunch of Cyborg Sizzle Omnibuses. The first collection includes 7 stories.

You can enter one of those contests here:

There are, however, dozens of other contests.

You can find them all here:

http://thetbrpile.weebly.com/i-heart-romance-week

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Warlord’s Return

Ariq is a barbarian warrior seeking a war.

He locates that battle when he meets Xareni.

* * *

Ariq finds that conflict and more when he meets his fated mate.

She’s a monster and monsters don’t need anyone.

* * *

Warlord’s Return is a STANDALONE Alien Barbarian SciFi Romance featuring a determined barbarian warrior, an equally resolute human female, and an eyeball-eating mini dragon.

Buy Today:

Amazon US:

Amazon UK:

Amazon AUS:

https://books.apple.com/us/book/warlords-return/id1527631786

Apple Books:

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Friday The 13th And Superstitions

By Cynthia Sax on November 13, 2020

Today is Friday the 13^th, a day some people consider to be ‘bad luck.’

One of my loved ones was born on a 13th so I have a very different view of the day. The day she was born was a very lucky day for me.

I DO hold other superstitions.

I consider ladybugs to be good luck. Being from the farm, I know ladybugs eat some insects that are harmful to crops.

I ‘knock on wood’ after I say something is going well. This reminds me that things might change and I should be grateful for the current state.

I NEED to see the Dear Wonderful Hubby off, giving him a kiss and a wave, whenever he leaves the house. If I don’t do this, I feel…unsettled until he returns. I worry that it might be the last time I ever see him. Danielle has the same superstition in the movie Ever After. Her stepmother and stepsisters don’t follow it when her father leaves and well, we all know what happens to Cinderella’s father.

I don’t like to leave cook time on the microwave. I heard when I was a kid that if the microwave is stopped before the set time and that time is left on it, it could turn on and blow up. There’s no science to this. I know this is a myth. (sheepish grin) Yet I still have to delete the remaining time.

What are some superstitions you hold?

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Warlord’s Return

Ariq is a barbarian warrior seeking a war.

He locates that battle when he meets Xareni.

* * *

Ariq finds that conflict and more when he meets his fated mate.

She’s a monster and monsters don’t need anyone.

* * *

Warlord’s Return is a STANDALONE Alien Barbarian SciFi Romance featuring a determined barbarian warrior, an equally resolute human female, and an eyeball-eating mini dragon.

Buy Today:

Amazon US:

Amazon UK:

Amazon AUS:

https://books.apple.com/us/book/warlords-return/id1527631786

Apple Books:

B&N:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/warlords-return-cynthia-sax/1137482152

Kobo:

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https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/warlord-sky-cynthia-sax/1129963980

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Throwback Thursday – Warlord Sky

By Cynthia Sax on November 12, 2020

I know, I know. Warlord Sky isn’t that old. But as the series is now complete, I thought it would be nice to feature it again.

Nayan, the heroine of Warlord Sky, is one of my favorite heroines EVER (of the ones I’ve written about). And I love the robot ‘family’ she has created. Hitch, her tiny hitchhiker bot, makes me laugh. Tubby is so very sweet. They adore their maker.

Qulpa, the hero, is super hunky yet extremely understanding. He admires his fated mate’s intellect as much as he desires her form. And he has his own ‘created’ family, the other warriors on the ship’s crew.

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:

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L2FQV4R/

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Amazon AUS:
https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B07L2FQV4R/

Apple Books:
https://books.apple.com/us/book/warlord-sky/id1445375487

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The Darkness Of War

By Cynthia Sax on November 11, 2020

Note: If you have loved ones serving right now, please consider skipping this post.

On this lockdown Remembrance Day, I thought I’d answer one of the questions I often receive from reading buddies – “Do you have to make your stories so dark and violent?”

I write about warriors and war so yes, I DO have to make my stories violent and dark in tone. I believe to skim over the darkness, to minimize the horror of war, how it impacts warriors and others is to dishonor our Earth-based warriors’ experiences and sacrifices.

War is often unfortunately necessary but it IS brutal. I will never forget the expressions on my Great Uncle Frank’s face when he relived moments of battle (you can read about that experience here – http://tasteofcyn.com/2013/11/11/lest-we-forget/ ). I have read accounts of war that give me nightmares years later. It is horrific.

War changes people forever. It impacts relationships. It touches almost all aspects of a warrior’s life present and future. Just as there is no such thing as an ex-Marine, there is also no such thing as an ex-warrior in any other role. The experience stays with anyone (real or fictional) who has endured it.

Our warriors are making extreme sacrifices to protect us, defend us, keep us safe. I would never want to minimize their service or experiences in any way.

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Warlord’s Return

Ariq is a barbarian warrior seeking a war.

He locates that battle when he meets Xareni.

* * *

Ariq finds that conflict and more when he meets his fated mate.

She’s a monster and monsters don’t need anyone.

* * *

Warlord’s Return is a STANDALONE Alien Barbarian SciFi Romance featuring a determined barbarian warrior, an equally resolute human female, and an eyeball-eating mini dragon.

Buy Today:

Amazon US:

Amazon UK:

Amazon AUS:

https://books.apple.com/us/book/warlords-return/id1527631786

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Cynthia Sax Upcoming Releases

By Cynthia Sax on November 9, 2020

Some reading buddies have asked about the stories I’m releasing next. (tackle hugs)

Holding Hoarse, my gift to you, will be releasing at the beginning of December. This FREE short story will be distributed via BookFunnel. I’ll post about it here on my blog, on Twitter and Instagram, and in my newsletter.

An omnibus containing some of the Cyborg Sizzle stories is releasing in January 2021. There will also be a C.S. Sax short story collection releasing in that month.

Containing Malice, the 1^st cyborg romance in the new Rebel Cyborgs, will be releasing in February. I’ll be releasing the stories in this series every three months as I can’t wait to tell them. (grins) I also know some buddies have been waiting patiently for Power’s story (the last story in this part of the series).

Here is my core story release schedule

December 2020 – Holding Hoarse

February 2021 – Containing Malice

May 2021 – Under Strain

August 2021 – Baring Grudge

November 2021 – B Free

December 2021 – Valor’s Story

February 2022 – Seizing Power

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Warlord’s Return

Ariq is a barbarian warrior seeking a war.

He locates that battle when he meets Xareni.

* * *

Ariq finds that conflict and more when he meets his fated mate.

She’s a monster and monsters don’t need anyone.

* * *

Warlord’s Return is a STANDALONE Alien Barbarian SciFi Romance featuring a determined barbarian warrior, an equally resolute human female, and an eyeball-eating mini dragon.

Buy Today:

Amazon US:

Amazon UK:

Amazon AUS:

https://books.apple.com/us/book/warlords-return/id1527631786

Apple Books:

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https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/warlords-return-cynthia-sax/1137482152

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Cynthia Sax Weekly Update – November 8th

By Cynthia Sax on November 8, 2020

Containing Malice (releasing in February and available for pre-ordering now) is with my Awesome Editor! Woot! Of course, I found some continuity issues and typos as soon as I sent it but that is why there are 3 more rounds of revisions before the story is finalized.

If you enjoyed Releasing Rage, I think you will like this story. It has the same vibe to it. I love Malice, the extremely angry C Model hero, and Illona, the determined-to-save-him Medic heroine. They are special apart and they are magical together.

I slept almost all of yesterday and plan to sleep almost all of today. (grins) I push it during the second and third drafts of a story. And I need to restore my energy levels as the cyborgs would call it.

Tomorrow, I plan to start revising three short stories for the next C.S. Sax collection. The first story features a unicorn-shifter Prince. (grins) These short stories are so much fun!

Have a great week, my friends! Read some awesome books and find joy in every day!

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Warlord’s Return

Ariq is a barbarian warrior seeking a war.

He locates that battle when he meets Xareni.

* * *

Ariq finds that conflict and more when he meets his fated mate.

She’s a monster and monsters don’t need anyone.

* * *

Warlord’s Return is a STANDALONE Alien Barbarian SciFi Romance featuring a determined barbarian warrior, an equally resolute human female, and an eyeball-eating mini dragon.

Buy Today:

Amazon US:

Amazon UK:

Amazon AUS:

https://books.apple.com/us/book/warlords-return/id1527631786

Apple Books:

B&N:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/warlords-return-cynthia-sax/1137482152

Kobo:

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https://www.subscribepage.com/CVN–news

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Warlord’s Return Featured On Carol Van Natta’s Newsletter

By Cynthia Sax on November 7, 2020

Warlord’s Return is being featured in Carol Van Natta’s newsletter!
Woot!
You can sign up for it here-

And receive a free book!

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Warlord’s Return

Ariq is a barbarian warrior seeking a war.

He locates that battle when he meets Xareni.

* * *

Ariq finds that conflict and more when he meets his fated mate.

She’s a monster and monsters don’t need anyone.

* * *

Warlord’s Return is a STANDALONE Alien Barbarian SciFi Romance featuring a determined barbarian warrior, an equally resolute human female, and an eyeball-eating mini dragon.

Buy Today:

Amazon US:

Amazon UK:

Amazon AUS: