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Inspiration From Space

By Cynthia Sax on March 8, 2021

I have been LOVIN’ the recent influx of images from Mars and other ventures into space. The photos have been such a source of inspiration for me, for other SciFi Romance writers and for artists. The artwork that is being created is out of this world!

Often it is easier for me to write when I can better visualize the scenes. Artwork and photos allow me to do that. They sometimes also push me in a different direction, a direction I might not go without the images.

In addition to that, I’ve been using some of the artwork as backdrops for book promo material (I pay indirectly for use of the images). It gets me excited about writing and I hope it will excite you about reading the stories.

It is such a thrilling time for space lovers!

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Containing Malice

This tormented cyborg craves vengeance…and her.

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Malice, a C Model cyborg, has spent his long lifespan enslaved by the Humanoid Alliance. His cruel manufacturers have hurt him in all the ways a male could be hurt.

His enemy has now added a new weapon to their arsenal—a tiny human medic with soft hands and a delectable scent. She experiments on him multiple times a shift, delivering pain…and frustration.

He wants her. He also seeks retribution.

Once Malice frees himself, he plans to achieve both of his goals, taking Medic Illona captive and ending her research…permanently.

Illona will take that risk to ensure he survives.

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Containing Malice is a STANDALONE enemies-to-lovers Cyborg SciFi Romance set in a dark, gritty, sometimes-violent universe.

It is the first of five core stories in the Rebel Cyborgs Series.

Book 1: Containing Malice
Book 2: Under Strain
Book 3: Baring Grudge
Book 4: B Free
Book 5: Seizing Power

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Cynthia Sax Weekly Update – March 7th

By Cynthia Sax on March 7, 2021

It is the first week of March. Spring is finally arriving in my corner of the universe. (knock on wood) And words on Baring Grudge, the August release, are flowing.

I love Grudge. I love his kick a$$ yet so very caring female. I eagerly open the manuscript every day, excited to see what they’ll do or say next. This story will be EXPLOSIVE. Grudge LOVES blowing things up and he gets to do what he loves in his story.

The next-to-final version of Under Strain has been loaded to booksellers. I still have to add the excerpt to Baring Grudge and buy links once I receive the cover.

This upcoming week will be more of the same. Fresh words on Baring Grudge will be written. I will likely re-read Under Strain, find a typo and while correcting that typo, I will add 3 more, much to the horror of my Awesome Editor. (grins) That’s how I seem to work.

Have a wonderful week, my friends. Be kind to yourselves. Stay as safe as you can. Love hard and often. The ability to spread caring and kindness is a gift. Enjoy it.

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Containing Malice

This tormented cyborg craves vengeance…and her.

***

Malice, a C Model cyborg, has spent his long lifespan enslaved by the Humanoid Alliance. His cruel manufacturers have hurt him in all the ways a male could be hurt.

His enemy has now added a new weapon to their arsenal—a tiny human medic with soft hands and a delectable scent. She experiments on him multiple times a shift, delivering pain…and frustration.

He wants her. He also seeks retribution.

Once Malice frees himself, he plans to achieve both of his goals, taking Medic Illona captive and ending her research…permanently.

Illona will take that risk to ensure he survives.

***

Containing Malice is a STANDALONE enemies-to-lovers Cyborg SciFi Romance set in a dark, gritty, sometimes-violent universe.

It is the first of five core stories in the Rebel Cyborgs Series.

Book 1: Containing Malice
Book 2: Under Strain
Book 3: Baring Grudge
Book 4: B Free
Book 5: Seizing Power

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Author Of The Month

By Cynthia Sax on March 6, 2021

Woot!

I am the Author Of The Month at Dragon’s Book Hoarde Blog!

That is such a wonderful honor. There will be posts all month and we’ll have so much fun!

Here is a snippet from the post about Releasing Rage.

“I was hooked. She is a 1-click author for me. All the time!”

Read the full post and others here –

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Containing Malice

This tormented cyborg craves vengeance…and her.

***

Malice, a C Model cyborg, has spent his long lifespan enslaved by the Humanoid Alliance. His cruel manufacturers have hurt him in all the ways a male could be hurt.

His enemy has now added a new weapon to their arsenal—a tiny human medic with soft hands and a delectable scent. She experiments on him multiple times a shift, delivering pain…and frustration.

He wants her. He also seeks retribution.

Once Malice frees himself, he plans to achieve both of his goals, taking Medic Illona captive and ending her research…permanently.

Illona will take that risk to ensure he survives.

***

Containing Malice is a STANDALONE enemies-to-lovers Cyborg SciFi Romance set in a dark, gritty, sometimes-violent universe.

It is the first of five core stories in the Rebel Cyborgs Series.

Book 1: Containing Malice
Book 2: Under Strain
Book 3: Baring Grudge
Book 4: B Free
Book 5: Seizing Power

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Under Strain Finalized

By Cynthia Sax on March 5, 2021

Under Strain, the second standalone story in the Rebel Cyborgs series (releasing in May), has been finalized and loaded to booksellers. Yay!

I LOVE this story. Strain is very much broken and I have a weakness for damaged warriors.

His female is exactly who he needs. Not to fully function because I don’t think that will ever be possible for him, but she shows him how to enjoy life. She allows him to experience happiness and love again.

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Under Strain

A damaged cyborg warrior is hunted by a peace-loving human female.

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Strain is severely malfunctioning. The D Model cyborg was the sole survivor after a horrific decision was made by his cruel manufacturers. He hates all humans, and when he attacks one who is under his cyborg leader’s protection, he is reprimanded, stripped of his weapons, and told to watch and not actively participate in the next mission.

That mission takes place on a small remote planet. Its lush terrain should only be inhabited by the cyborgs they were sent to rescue, but Strain senses another presence on the surface. She is watching him, tracking him, hunting him.

A fully operational cyborg would end her lifespan.

Strain wants to claim her. Forever.

Kamyelle is the only one left of her kind. Warriors have killed the other nonviolent human inhabitants of her planet. She survived…barely…by hiding in the trees, observing her enemies, and covering herself with lifeform scan-concealing mud.

When a handsome, gray-skinned, brilliant-blue-eyed male arrives, surrounded by weapon-carrying warriors, she has to save him. Warriors harm and they kill. That is what they do.

She won’t allow them to hurt Strain.

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Under Strain is a STANDALONE Cyborg SciFi Romance set in a dark, gritty, sometimes-violent universe.

It features a broken warrior, a human female who thinks he’s perfect, and velociraptor-like dinosaurs who view them both as light, tasty snacks.

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The Return Of The Humanoid Alliance

By Cynthia Sax on March 2, 2021

When the cyborgs mass rebelled, taking away most of the Humanoid Alliance’s military might, the Humanoid Alliance had to withdraw from many of the planets they had occupied. Many beings viewed that as a ‘defeat.’ They thought the Humanoid Alliance was gone for good.

History has shown us, here on Earth, that is unlikely to be reality. The Humanoid Alliance wasn’t dismantled. Some of their leaders tried to flee and were apprehended (in Seeking Vector). But most of them merely went into hiding…temporarily.

They had to derive a solution to the cyborg desertion, a replacement for their military prowess. These replacements are unlikely to be cyborgs. The Humanoid Alliance won’t risk making that mistake twice and, as long been hinted (since Breathing Vapor), there are rival military solutions.

Containing Malice shows us one possible solution. Under Strains presents another.

All of the solutions foretell conflict in the future for our cyborgs.

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Containing Malice

This tormented cyborg craves vengeance…and her.

***

Malice, a C Model cyborg, has spent his long lifespan enslaved by the Humanoid Alliance. His cruel manufacturers have hurt him in all the ways a male could be hurt.

His enemy has now added a new weapon to their arsenal—a tiny human medic with soft hands and a delectable scent. She experiments on him multiple times a shift, delivering pain…and frustration.

He wants her. He also seeks retribution.

Once Malice frees himself, he plans to achieve both of his goals, taking Medic Illona captive and ending her research…permanently.

Illona will take that risk to ensure he survives.

***

Containing Malice is a STANDALONE enemies-to-lovers Cyborg SciFi Romance set in a dark, gritty, sometimes-violent universe.

It is the first of five core stories in the Rebel Cyborgs Series.

Book 1: Containing Malice
Book 2: Under Strain
Book 3: Baring Grudge
Book 4: B Free
Book 5: Seizing Power

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March – In Like A Lion…

By Cynthia Sax on March 1, 2021

Today is March 1^st.

My much beloved Grandpa was a farmer (he worked on the roads also). I have a great respect for that role, which is why many of the beings in my stories have connections to agri-lot tenders, futuristic farmers. Farmers keep us fed. That’s key for any civilization.

Anyhoo… during March, my farming Grandpa would always boom, “In like a lion. Out like a lamb.” And nod as though that said everything. (grins) He was a character and I loved him so very much.

When I was a kid, I pictured the animals and I was always disappointed when lions and lambs didn’t show up. I didn’t realize that the saying truly meant if the weather at the beginning of March was bad, the weather at the end of the month would be good…for farmers. Good weather for farmers isn’t always what the rest of us view as good weather.

Grandpa, I’m thinking of you and other farmers today.

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Containing Malice

This tormented cyborg craves vengeance…and her.

***

Malice, a C Model cyborg, has spent his long lifespan enslaved by the Humanoid Alliance. His cruel manufacturers have hurt him in all the ways a male could be hurt.

His enemy has now added a new weapon to their arsenal—a tiny human medic with soft hands and a delectable scent. She experiments on him multiple times a shift, delivering pain…and frustration.

He wants her. He also seeks retribution.

Once Malice frees himself, he plans to achieve both of his goals, taking Medic Illona captive and ending her research…permanently.

Illona will take that risk to ensure he survives.

***

Containing Malice is a STANDALONE enemies-to-lovers Cyborg SciFi Romance set in a dark, gritty, sometimes-violent universe.

It is the first of five core stories in the Rebel Cyborgs Series.

Book 1: Containing Malice
Book 2: Under Strain
Book 3: Baring Grudge
Book 4: B Free
Book 5: Seizing Power

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Cynthia Sax Weekly Update – February 28th

By Cynthia Sax on February 28, 2021

It is the last day of February and this shortest month seemed like the longest month to me. In my corner of the universe, it snows and then melts, snows and then melts.

The Mafia Squirrels move their stashes of food constantly and if I even look at them the wrong way, they chatter at me (and throw pinecones at me). They are NOT happy. At all. (They are very plump so this unhappiness has nothing to do with lack of food.)

I’ve written 3 solid chapters in Baring Grudge, the third story in the Rebel Cyborgs series (releasing in August). I love this story thus far. Grudge is hilarious and his female is so very kick a$$.

The goal for this upcoming week is 5 more chapters. (smiles) My updates will likely be very boring for a while. I will be heads down, focused on writing this first draft.

Some reading buddies have asked me if I might release stories earlier. That is always a possibility if I get far enough ahead of schedule. But I think I will likely need that hoarded time for Power’s story (the fifth story in the series). That story will likely take everything I have and all the wiggle room in my schedule (and my editor’s schedule).

Have a happy last day in February, my friends, and I wish you all a wonderful March. Stay as safe as you can, enjoy the awesome photos we’re receiving from space, and know you are loved. (group hugs)

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Containing Malice

This tormented cyborg craves vengeance…and her.

***

Malice, a C Model cyborg, has spent his long lifespan enslaved by the Humanoid Alliance. His cruel manufacturers have hurt him in all the ways a male could be hurt.

His enemy has now added a new weapon to their arsenal—a tiny human medic with soft hands and a delectable scent. She experiments on him multiple times a shift, delivering pain…and frustration.

He wants her. He also seeks retribution.

Once Malice frees himself, he plans to achieve both of his goals, taking Medic Illona captive and ending her research…permanently.

Illona will take that risk to ensure he survives.

***

Containing Malice is a STANDALONE enemies-to-lovers Cyborg SciFi Romance set in a dark, gritty, sometimes-violent universe.

It is the first of five core stories in the Rebel Cyborgs Series.

Book 1: Containing Malice
Book 2: Under Strain
Book 3: Baring Grudge
Book 4: B Free
Book 5: Seizing Power

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The Why

By Cynthia Sax on February 27, 2021

There’s a joke going around social media about how there’s a line in a story about the curtains being blue. The English Professor talks about how the blue curtains symbolize something else. The author states it merely means the curtains are blue.

That isn’t true for my stories. And I suspect it isn’t true for quite a few writers’ stories.

Nothing in my stories is random. If a character wears a red flight suit, for example, it means something. I might not share it on page but in my brain, there’s a reason for that specific color choice.

I’m currently working on the first draft of Baring Grudge (This will take me at least a month to write so you might hear this more than once.). I know Grudge, the C Model cyborg with the purely mechanical arm, loves explosions. He’s also named Grudge.

One of the things that excites me about writing is uncovering the why behind the character. Why did he choose Grudge as his name? Why does he like to blow things up?

And this doesn’t merely apply to characters. I need to know the why behind everything. Knowing the why might not be necessary for the story. Often it isn’t necessary. At all. (sheepish grin) But it is fun for me. I love knowing every little aspect of the story.

Anyhoo…if you ever want to know what something means or symbolizes, reach out to me and I’ll happily answer your questions!

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Containing Malice

This tormented cyborg craves vengeance…and her.

***

Malice, a C Model cyborg, has spent his long lifespan enslaved by the Humanoid Alliance. His cruel manufacturers have hurt him in all the ways a male could be hurt.

His enemy has now added a new weapon to their arsenal—a tiny human medic with soft hands and a delectable scent. She experiments on him multiple times a shift, delivering pain…and frustration.

He wants her. He also seeks retribution.

Once Malice frees himself, he plans to achieve both of his goals, taking Medic Illona captive and ending her research…permanently.

Illona will take that risk to ensure he survives.

***

Containing Malice is a STANDALONE enemies-to-lovers Cyborg SciFi Romance set in a dark, gritty, sometimes-violent universe.

It is the first of five core stories in the Rebel Cyborgs Series.

Book 1: Containing Malice
Book 2: Under Strain
Book 3: Baring Grudge
Book 4: B Free
Book 5: Seizing Power

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Setting Inspiration For Containing Malice

By Cynthia Sax on February 26, 2021

Almost all of the planets in my stories are nods to places (either past or present) here on Earth.

The Humanoid Alliance’s laboratory is situated on a rock spire in Containing Malice. This spire is surrounded by extremely acidic water.

There are places with extremely acidic water on Earth. Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression, for example, has an average pH of 0.2 (and it hosts life!). If writing buddies are looking for a super cool setting, this is DEFINITELY one. It doesn’t look like it belongs on our world.

Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression – Photo Crafted By And Indirectly Purchased From
Artush

But the images I had in my mind while writing Containing Malice were the gorgeous rock spires I’ve seen in places like Australia and Hawaii. They are separated by the land by the ocean or other bodies of water. The water has eroded their connections to the mainland. I view them as a physical manifestation of loneliness, of being cut off from everything and everyone.

Rock Formations located along the Great Ocean Road in Australia – Photo taken by and indirectly purchased via Book Brush from: Jonny Joka

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Containing Malice

This tormented cyborg craves vengeance…and her.

***

Malice, a C Model cyborg, has spent his long lifespan enslaved by the Humanoid Alliance. His cruel manufacturers have hurt him in all the ways a male could be hurt.

His enemy has now added a new weapon to their arsenal—a tiny human medic with soft hands and a delectable scent. She experiments on him multiple times a shift, delivering pain…and frustration.

He wants her. He also seeks retribution.

Once Malice frees himself, he plans to achieve both of his goals, taking Medic Illona captive and ending her research…permanently.

Illona will take that risk to ensure he survives.

***

Containing Malice is a STANDALONE enemies-to-lovers Cyborg SciFi Romance set in a dark, gritty, sometimes-violent universe.

It is the first of five core stories in the Rebel Cyborgs Series.

Book 1: Containing Malice
Book 2: Under Strain
Book 3: Baring Grudge
Book 4: B Free
Book 5: Seizing Power

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