December Daze with Leigh Wood!

Arise Woodsters, arise! It's another day of Leigh Wood mayhem at the Kristin Battestella Yahoo group!

Of course, today is the day that I'm under the weather-of all days! I feel like I'm getting a cold, maybe it's the change towards a chill. The Winter Solstice is near! And what better way to cure one's ills then a cup of hot chocolate, a candlelit bath, and a good book, eh? Celtic Woman is on, too, but I don't like the new ladies so much.

What are you reading for the holidays, then, hmmmm? Anything? Don't give me the shopping, busy Christmas season yada yada. Actually I'm not reading anything holiday themed myself-I've been making my Christmas presents. Yes, I am the aunt making the pink bunny suit for the perpetually eight year old girl. I will say no more!

So then! Being that I am really only a domestic housewife who bakes all day and irons with her pearls on (and nothing else! gasp!) What shall the holiday virtual treats be? Cookies this weekend-something to use the chocolate chips, coconut shavings, peanut butter, walnuts, and almonds. I'm also plotting on a cake that I can either dye gree and cut into the shape of a tree or some such I haven't decided yet. We must talk about sex and naughty books while I think about it.

Join me!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kristinbattestella


Under the mistletoe,

Leigh

On the Way to New Isosceles
by Leigh Wood
Available NOW from Eternal Press
http://leighwood.blogspot.com/

December Magic from Leigh Wood!

Yes, yes, we're still on the raod with my November science fiction erotica release from Eternal Press On the Way to New Isosceles!

We've slipped out of the Top Ten at fictionwise since the new batch of EP releases, but you can still catch us there on sale. You're reader ratings would be great, too. Of course, don't forget Eternal Press is offering a sweet holiday sale at their website. When you purchase On the Way to New Isosceles, you get a FREE Christmas read, too!

http://www.eternalpress.ca/onthewaytonewisosceles.html

http://www.fictionwise.com/ebooks/b98406/On-The-Way-to-New-Isosceles/Leigh-Wood/?si=0

And of course, don't forget you can get a steamy read for your loved one this holiday season now that On the Way to New Isosceles is in PAPERBACK!

http://www.amazon.com/Way-New-Isosceles-Leigh-Wood/dp/1926704908/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1259631468&sr=8-1


Whew! But no, hold onto your sleigh, because I've got more in store before and after our Christmas Reverence. My interview with NovelSpot is online, now! Don't forget you can read it all December long, and I'll be back at NovelSpot in February with a special series on the behind the scenes of my wacky writing life!

http://www.novelspot.net/node/3087


Here's a few more virtual ways to catch me while I'm on the 'road'.

12/11 Leigh Wood's Interview at Novelspot.net
12/11 EP Authors at the Romance Bistro
12/12 EP Visits the Love and Romance Cafe
12/15 Leigh Wood Guest Day at the Kristin Battestella Yahoo Group
12/23 Eternal Press Author's Blog Erotica Day

And let's just take a look into 2010, shall we?

1/5 Eternal Press Author's Blog Erotica Day
1/7 EP New Release Extravaganza Chat-Nothing new from me this month, but I really have a great time chatting with my fellow EP Woodsters and readers!

1/11 Leigh Wood Night Owl Romance Live Chat 8 p.m est
1/12 EP Atuhor's Blog Paranormal Day
1/19 Leigh Wood Guest Day at the Kristin Battestella Group
1/19 Leigh Wood Guest Blog at Dark Divas

I'll save February for later. Can't give it all to you at once!

Under the Mistletoe,

LW


Sex in Space, Oh My!
On the Way to New Isosceles
by Leigh Wood
Available NOW from Eternal Press
http://leighwood.blogspot.com/

Now in PAPERBACK!

Alright my Woodsters! After haunting my blank Amazon page for almost a month, I can now say that my science fiction erotica novel from Eternal Press On the Way to New Isosceles is now available in PAPERBACK!




Ready for the big link? Me too!



http://www.amazon.com/Way-New-Isosceles-Leigh-Wood/dp/1926704908/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1259631468&sr=8-1



'Isn't butter divinity?'

I don't have much else to say at this point. Maybe my higher functions will return later!

LW
Sex in Space, Oh My!

On the Way to New Isosceles

by Leigh Wood

Available NOW from Eternal Press

http://leighwood.blogspot.com/

More Post Turkey Woodiness!

I'm still dragging myself out of bed from eating too many left overs-and why? Because there's places to be and people to do On the Way to New Isosceles!

Today me, Leigh! and my science fiction erotica novel out now from Eternal Press are in the spotlight at Dawn's Romance and More Book Nook! Stop by and take a look!


http://lovesbooksandmore.blogspot.com/2009/11/talking-with-new-author-leigh-wood.html?zx=b1e7b35ea44603bd


I've received a lot of requests for interviews, and I'm booking into February and now March with Novel Spot and Menagerie Authors. I also have a shorter interview with Novel Spot going live this month! If blogs aren't you're style, don't forget myself and the Eternal Press Gang have not one but TWO live chats this week!


http://novelspot.net


9 p.m. est Monday Nov 30 at Coffee Time Romance

http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/Chat.html

9 p.m. est Wednesday Dec 2 at Romance Junkies!

http://www.romancejunkies.com/chat.html



Ahem, I believe some naughty prizes are in store-and I don't mean a Woody stocking filled with coal! Remember also my guest day at Romance Junkies is still up at their blog. Sto pby for some crazy insights about my writing habits and of course On the Way to New Isosceles!

http://www.romancejunkies.com/rjblog/?p=679



Now don't fear about the holiday rush and all that commercial drama. You can still find the EP gang plenty more places this month, inculding another Release Day Chat extravaganza!

11/30 Eternal Press Authors Coffee Time Romance Live Chat 9 p.m. est
12/1 Eternal Press Authors Blog Erotica Day
12/2 EP Live Chat 9 p.m. est at Romance Junkies
12/3 EP at Fallen Angels Reviews Chatters
12/5 EP at Amethyst Winters Yahoo Group
12/7 Eternal Press New Releases Party Extravaganza!
12/9 Leigh Wood interview at Novel Spot
12/11 EP at The Romance Bistro
12/12 Eternal Press at the Love and Romance Cafe
12/15 Leigh Wood Day at Kristin Battestella Yahoo Group


I hope to see you soon!

LW

LW
Sex in Space, Oh My!
On the Way to New Isosceles
by Leigh WoodAvailable NOW from Eternal Press
http://leighwood.blogspot.com/
http://http//www.eternalpress.ca/onthewaytonewisosceles.html

Thanksgiving and Sex Leigh Wood Style!

Alrighty Woodsters!

Celebrate Thanksgiving a few days early with me, Leigh! Today we're being welcomed at Ginger Simpson's Dishin' It Out Blog Thanksgiving Extravaganza!

http://mizging.blogspot.com/2009/11/welcome-leigh-wood.html


I spend my visit talking about, what else- sex, pleasure, and giving thanks. What a combination! Do stop by and leave a comment on these such naughty topics!

Of course, you can find a complete schedule of upcoming appearances for myself, Kristin Battestella, and the rest of the Eternal Press peeps at the Kristin Battestella Yahoo Group. A new chat has been added Monday November 30 9 pm eastern at Coffee time Romance. Join us!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kristinbattestella/

http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/Chat.html

I know this holiday week is going to be busy, but there are few spots we may stop by in support of my sf erotica novel with EP On the Way to New Isosceles.

11/23 Leigh Wood Guest Day with Ginger Simpson!
11/25 Leigh at the Romance Bistro After Dark Group
11/28 Leigh Wood Guest Day at Dawn's Romance Blog
11/30 Eternal Press Authors Coffee Time Romance Live Chat 9 p.m. est
12/1 Eternal Press Authors Blog Erotica Day
12/2 EP Live Chat 9 p.m. est at Romance Junkies
12/3 EP at Fallen Angels Reviews Chatters
12/5 EP at Amethyst Winters Yahoo Group
12/7 Eternal Press New Release Chat Party!
12/9 Leigh Wood interview at Novel Spot
12/15 Leigh Wood Day at Kristin Battestella Yahoo Group

I hope to see your virtually sexy self soon!


LW

Sex in Space, Oh My!
On the Way to New Isosceles
by Leigh Wood
Available NOW from Eternal Press
http://leighwood.blogspot.com/

More Events On the Way to New Isosceles!

Hehe, Woodsters! Look at all the bad puns I can make with the title of my science fiction erotica novel available now from Eternal Press! Not only are we number 7 at EP's rankings on Fictionwise, but my November is packed with chats, interviews, guest blogs, and more.

Here's an updated list of the latest appearances from me, Leigh! We're filling up into February, too! You can always check the Kristin Battestella Yahoo Group's Calendar for a complete list of events



http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kristinbattestella/







11/17 Leigh Wood Day at Kristin Battestella Yahoo Group

11/18 EP Authors at the Brenda Williamson Party Group

11/19 Leigh Wood at Rites of Romance Yahoo Loop

11/21 Eternal Press at Talking Two Lips Club

11/23 Leigh Wood Guest Day with Ginger Simpson!

11/25 Leigh at the Romance Bistro After Dark Group

11/28 Leigh Wood Guest Day at Dawn's Romance Blog

11/30 Eternal Press Authors Coffee Time Romance Live Chat 9 p.m. est

12/1 Eternal Press Authors Blog Erotica Day

12/2 EP Live Chat 9 p.m. est at Romance Junkies

12/3 EP at Fallen Angels Reviews Chatters

12/5 EP at Amethyst Winters Yahoo Group

12/9 Leigh Wood interview at Novel Spot

12/15 Leigh Wood Day at Kristin Battestella Yahoo Group





After that things understandbly have Christmas thoughts first, but then!



1/5 Eternal Press Authors Blog Erotica Day

1/11 Leigh Wood 8 p.m. Live Chat at Night Owl Romance

1/19 Leigh Wood Guest Day at the Kristin Battestella Yahoo Group

1/19 Leigh Wood at Dark Diva Reviews Tuesday Teasers

We're also signed up for a week long behind the scenes extravaganza at NovelSpot in February. Can you believe it?

Pick your passion, pluck your pleasure and travel with us on the long hot journey On the Way to New Isosceles!





LW
Sex in Space, Oh My!
On the Way to New Isosceles

by Leigh Wood

Available NOW from Eternal Press

http://leighwood.blogspot.com/

On the Way to New Isosceles Chats TONIGHT!

Okay Woody Peeps!


Not only do we have our Fallen Angels Reviews Chat tonight plus more interactive action tomorrow, but We're on sale today at Fictionwise. Get your discount while you can!



http://www.fictionwise.com/ebooks/b98406/On-The-Way-to-New-Isosceles/Leigh-Wood/?si=0

http://www.fallenangelreviews.com/


AND! And! We've moved up in Fictionwise's Eternal Press bestseller rankings from Number FOURTEEN to number SIX! How cool is that!


If only reader ratings were showing for us. Yay! I hope to see some of those readers tonight, send a big virtual hello to ya!



LW


Sex in Space!
On the Way to New Isosceles
by Leigh Wood
Available now from Eternal Press
http://leighwood.blogspot.com/

Chat with On the Way to New Isosceles and Leigh Wood THIS WEEK!

There's no need to restrain yourself any longer! On the Way to New Isosceles is available NOW from Eternal Press and there's no reason not to celebrate in true literary erotica fashion! We're Chatting this week!


Join me in the virtual party party in not one, not two, but 3 places to pick and choose from! Pick one, or go for all three! Either way, don't miss out on all the latest reviews, excerpts, and contests for my new science fiction erotica baby-er novel!


Join me, Leigh! 8 p.m. est Monday November 16 for a live chat at Fallen Angel Reviews!

Busy? Spend the day with me all day Tuesday November 17 at the Kristin Battestella Yahoo Group!

More of a naughty night owl? Catch me 9 p.m. est Tuesday evening for a special New Release chat event at Coffee Time Romance!

Whew! I know, now we need the links!

http://www.fallenangelreviews.com/home.shtml

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kristinbattestella

http://coffeetimeromance.com/Chat.html

Can't wait that long? Stop by my blog anytime for excerpts, interviews, and FREE chapters!

http://leighwood.blogspot.com

Remember, I love prudes and the faint of heart-but On the Way to New Isosceles is not for them! Look for us also to drop by at the Brenda Williamson Part, Rites of Romance, NovelSpot, and Talking Two Lips! It's not stopping, it's growing!


You can also RSVP to this Event on Facebook here
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=175507068003&ref=ts

This November, give thanks for PLEASURE! Happy reading!


LW


Sex in Space, Oh My!
On the Way to New Isosceles
by Leigh Wood
Now Available from Eternal Press
http://leighwood.blogspot.com

We're at FICTIONWISE!

Yes, my Woody sf erotica peeps! You can now purchase my new Eternal Press release On the Way to New Isosceles in your favorite format at Fictionwise!

http://www.fictionwise.com/ebooks/b98406/?si=0

Woohoo!

Again, like it's ebookwise counterpart, the first FOUR chapters of On the Way to New Isoscels are available as a FREE preview! If you're a member at Fictionwise, you can also pick up our ebook at a discount! Don't forget to rate us also when you buy!

I've already received several notes from readers who have been waiting for our release and are very excited to final have Isoceles. I'm really enjoying talking to readers, so I'd love it if you stopped by for a virtual hello next week at my live chats! You can even RSVP on Facebook. And remember to use all the special friend, follow, and RSS features to keep track as we travel On the Way to New Isosceles!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=175507068003

LW

On the Way to New Isosceles

by Leigh Wood

Available NOW from Eternal Press!

http://leighwood.blogspot.com/

On The Way To New Isosceles Available More Places!

It's beginning, Woody Peeps! My science fiction erotica novel from Eternal Press On the Way to New Isosceles is now Available through Ebookwise!


http://www.ebookwise.com/ebooks/b98406/On-The-Way-to-New-Isosceles/Leigh-Wood/?si=43


It's a Big linky, but it looks like the first FOUR Chapters of Isosceles posted there to tempt ya! Look for us to follow at Fictionwise, Barnes and Noble, Amazon and more in the coming weeks! We're also available to order through Payloadz, too!


http://store.payloadz.com/details/763474-eBooks-Science-Fiction-On-The-Way-to-New-Isosceles.html



On the Way to New Isosceles will also be available in all those magical mobi pocket formats and things for your reader that I don't really understand about. I'm just glad Eternal Press makes it easy for you to find us in your preferred format at your favorite eseller!


Tomorrow Wednesday November 11 we'll be stopping by the Amethyst Winters Loop late for a little chit chat. And don't forget you can RSVP to our Triple play chat extravanagza next week on Facebook.



http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AmethystWinters_and_Company/


http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=175507068003&ref=mf



LW

On the Way to New Isosceles
by Leigh Wood
Available NOW from Eternal Press
http://leighwood.blogspot.com/

Guest Blog at Romance Junkies Tomorrow!

Hey Woodsters!


Maybe its today where you live or still tomorrow for folks like me, but nevertheless! Stop by the Romance Junkies Blog Monday November 9 for a day of science fiction and erotica delights!


Here's a preview....



Calling all lovers of science fiction and erotic romance! Join me for a day of space faring angst, drama, peanut butter and love as we take time out for some fun with my new sf erotica novel from Eternal Press! Let’s get to know On the Way to New Isosceles, shall we?



Dun Dun Dun! Stop by the RJ blog anytime tomorrow for the rest!


http://www.romancejunkies.com/rjblog/


Don't forget you can catch me again at several loops this week, and two live chats next week. Plus a stop at the Kristin Battestella Yahoo Group! Whew!



11/9 Romane Junkies Leigh Wood Guest Day
11/11 EP at the Amethyst Winters Loop
11/13 EP Authors at the Romance Bistro
11/16 8 p.m. Leigh Wood Live Chat at Fallen Angels Reviews
11/17 Leigh Wood Guest Day at the Kristin Battestella Group
11/17 9 p.m. Leigh Wood New Releases Lvie Chat at Coffee Time Romance



And to think, there's MORE!


LW


On the Way to New Isosceles
by Leigh Wood
Available NOW from Eternal Press!
http://leighwood.blogspot.com/

3 Chances to Chat with Me, Leigh!

There's no need to restrain yourself any longer! On the Way to New Isosceles is available NOW from Eternal Press and there's no reason not to celebrate in true literary erotica fashion!



Join me in the virtual party party in not one, not two, but 3 places to pick and choose from! Pick one, or go for all three! Either way, don't miss out on all the latest reviews, excerpts, and contests for my new science fiction erotica baby-er novel!



Join me, Leigh! 8 p.m. est Monday November 16 for a live chat at Fallen Angel Reviews!



Busy? Spend the day with me all day Tuesday November 17 at the Kristin Battestella Yahoo Group!



More of a naughty night owl? Catch me 9 p.m. est Tuesday evening for a special New Release chat event at Coffee Time Romance!



Whew! I know, now we need the links!



http://www.fallenangelreviews.com/home.shtml



http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kristinbattestella



http://coffeetimeromance.com/Chat.html



Can't wait that long? Stop by my blog anytime for excerpts, interviews, and FREE chapters!



http://leighwood.blogspot.com/



Remember, I love prudes and the faint of heart-but On the Way to New Isosceles is not for them!



This November, give thanks for PLEASURE! Happy reading!



You can also RSVP to this event on FACEBOOK here:



http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=175507068003

Raw On the Way to New Isosceles Chapters FREE!

Wow, talk about a Woody flashback! I just went over to my old webspace at

http://jsnouff.com/kristin/leighwood

I forgot I had posted the first FIVE Chapters of an early draft of On the Way to New Isosceles. It might not be perfect, and most of it has probably been edited and changed and perfected now by the gang at Eternal Press, but does it whet your appetites for more? I hope so!

http://jsnouff.com/kristin/leighwood/isosceles12345.php

JJ was as hard nosed as they come-and them some. But, hey , the destruction of earth did that to everyone. Humanity fractioned into three groups. Affectionately known as 'the Shitters', the Shipper Brigade manufactures the best space faring vehicles for themselves. Skilled fighters and martial artists Combatants like JJ fight the Shippers for what they can-even though Combatant numbers were severely depleted by the third faction. The Nukes rescued chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons from earth's doom and aren't afraid to use them.

You can imagine JJ's surprise when she meets the Nuke Lieutenant Rub. Their initial meeting didn't rub either the right way. Despite her Nuke anxiety-JJ has to put it all aside. Her Captain and the Nuke Colonel have struck a deal to defeat the Shippers once and for all. The Nukes leave their tiny outpost on a far flung, degrading planet and join the Combatants in taking the lush planet protected by the Shippers.

It's a long, tough journey on the way to New Isosceles, and the animosity between Rub and JJ gets hotter by the day.......

LW

On the Way to New Isosceles by Leigh Wood

Available NOW from Eternal Press!

http://leighwood.blogspot.com/

On the Way to New Isosceles Excerpt PG-13

I'll just get right to it then, shall I? Short and sweet, like me!

JJ was as hard nosed as they come-and them some. But, hey, the destruction of earth did that to everyone. Humanity fractioned into three groups. Affectionately known as 'the Shitters', the Shipper Brigade manufactures the best space faring vehicles for themselves. Skilled fighters and martial artistsCombatants like JJ fight the Shippers for what they can-even though Combatant numbers were severely depleted by the third faction. The Nukes rescued chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons from earth's doom and aren't afraid to use them.

You can imagine JJ's surprise when she meets the Nuke Lieutenant Rub. Their initial meeting didn't rub either the right way. Despite her Nuke anxiety-JJ has to put it all aside. Her Captain and the Nuke Colonel have struck a deal to defeat the Shippers once and for all. The Nukes leave their tiny outpost on a far flung, degrading planet and join the Combatants in taking the lush planet protected by the Shippers.

It's a long, tough journey on the way to New Isosceles, and the animositybetween Rub and JJ gets hotter by the day.......

And now a semi sweet excerpt, PG-13 for now!

Rub waited with Captain Westmayer and Colonel Gauthier by the Nuke's small but streamlined transport in the Mother Ship's Lift-Off Zone. Once Rub had met the very hot and charming Kimmie Dejonaire, Miguel warmed to him as well. Most ofthe Combatants had relaxed on their flight to Isosceles – except for one. Well,two, but he suspected Private Wu never thawed. The zone's doors parted as Kimmie and Ina strutted toward him in their sexiest getups; satin and tiny, hair vamoosed – Rub noticed these things. Friendly or iced, it was still hawt.

Miguel hurried behind them, equally dressed for a night on the town. His style was a little flashy for Rub's tastes. He didn't have to show his dick size on the outside. It showed in his smile and charm.

"How do I look?" Kimmie asked her friends.

"Not as good as me," Ina chuckled. She did look phenomenal out of uniform, if a bit scary. She was taller than Miguel and probably always intimidated him. Ha!

"Where's JJ?" Miguel asked.

Yes, where was the anti-Nuke who spent all her time avoiding Rub? A little socializing would do her good; all the other Combatants were dressed to the hilt and ready to part-ee! He wanted an opportunity to piss off JJ, but he didn't really expect her to join them. His duty to pilot the transport almost assured it.

"She's pouting, of course," Kimmie puckered her lips in mock imitation. She stopped beside Captain Westmayer and Colonel Gauthier. Her breasts had entered the Lift-Off Zone before she did, and Rub was amazed by her ability to not give everything away when she hiked into the Nuke shuttle before the men. Did all the Combatant women have such long legs?

Read more at our new EP Ordering Page!

http://www.eternalpress.ca/onthewaytonewisosceles.html

Wow, we've got 4 Flames-that's HOT HOT HOT! Here's EP's defination for erotica enthusiasts:

Erotic Romance - 4 flames (includes clinical/graphic terms for body parts andintercourse. Must contain a romantic theme. It may include light bdsm, glbt,ménage and anal sex as long as its frequency does not out weigh vanilla sex)

Science Fiction and sex, oh my! You can also read the first TWO Chapters FREE at my blog and collaborative livejournal with Kristin:

http://leighwood.blogspot.com/

http://kristin724.livejournal.com/

Some of the juicy bits might be simulcast multiple times, but this Woody doesn't mind.

LW

~On The Way To New Isosceles

by Leigh Wood

Available NOW from Eternal Press!

http://leighwood.blogspot.com/

Friend and Follow Me, Leigh!

Okay, my social Woodsters! Let's try and have all the Woody social ways here. Some of these links I might have posted at the Eternal Press Readers Group as well, so don't forget to stop there for excerpts and some Q&A!

If you're an EP author or reader and I've not found you on Facebook, do come and find me! You can also do the RSS subcribe and follow magics here at my blog, co op livejournal with Kristin, or join the Kristin Battestella Yahoo group where I'm known to be a pain in the ass! I also used to have a webspace at Kristin's website. It needs to be updated,but you can still see the static pages.

http://leighwood.blogspot.com

http://www.facebook.com/people/Leigh-Wood/100000432241842

http://kristin724.livejournal.com

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kristinbattestella

http://jsnouff.com/kristin/leighwood


LW

Upcoming Leigh Wood Appearances!

I've had a great time chatting with the EP peeps in these weeks leading up tothe release of On the Way to New Isosceles! It's seems loops and groups are giving way to the new instantaneous social trends, but chats are still a lot of fun!

Here's a list so far of more fun and appearances in support of On The Way To NewIsosceles. This November there's plenty of virtual chances for you to get down and dirty talking about books, sex, and more naughty literary business with me,Leigh! More fun's being added as we speak, including a Thanksgiving SpectacularAppearance with Ginger Simpson! I'm also looking into Valentine opportunities and signings in February- Already!

11/3 Eternal Press Authors Blog Erotica Day- our posts are still up to enjoy!

11/7 On The Way To New Isosceles and Eternal Press Release Party and Live ChatExtravaganza!

11/9 Leigh Wood Guest Blog Day at Romance Junkies
11/11 Leigh Wood at Amethyst Winters Yahoo Group
11/16 Leigh Wood 8 p.m. live chat at Fallen Angels Reviews
11/17 Leigh Wood Day at Kristin Battestella Yahoo Group
11/17 Leigh Wood 9 p.m. live chat at Coffee Time Romance
11/19 Leigh Wood at Rites of Romance Yahoo Loop
11/23 Leigh Wood Guest Day with Ginger Simpson!
11/25 Leigh at the Romance Bistro After Dark Group

Still More!

12/1 Eternal Press Authors Blog Erotica Day
12/2 EP Live Chat 9 p.m. est at Romance Junkies
12/5 EP at Amethyst Winters Yahoo Group
12/15 Leigh Wood Day at Kristin Battestella Yahoo Group

And!

1/11 Leigh Wood 8 p.m. Live Chat at Night Owl Romance

Whew! You're going to be sick of me-but not Isosceles!

LW

~On The Way To New Isosceles
by Leigh Wood
Now Available from Eternal Press!
http://leighwood.blogspot.com

Meet and Greet On the Way to New Isosceles!

Alright EP Woodsters! I've been posting all over the place so I can't rightly remember which of posted where or when, so some things here might be a bit ofwhat I've posted before, so don't mind me and my naughty self!

So, let's get to know the cast of my science fiction erotica new release On theWay to New Isosceles. We're live today from Eternal Press, woohoo!

An Isosceles' Who's Who

Lieutenant Jessica Johnson - Nicknamed JJ by her Combatant comrades, the strongwilled red head has seen much and harbors her share of ill will towards herenemy the Shippers, and her former enemies the Nukes. JJ was a child when thecomet destroyed Earth, and the otherwise all business Lieutenant often has nightmares reliving the destruction if her hometown in Iowa-the crash site ofthe deadly meteor.

Lieutenant Jason Rubelli - Rub is the Nuke Ladies Man almost by default. Hiswit, fighting prowess, charm and good looks make he an easy leader to follow.Most of the Combatants has no trouble answering to Rub. JJ, however, resents his presence and his attraction to her. Rub's not afraid to mix business withpleasure, but his attitude begins to change once he's forced to bunk with JJ.

Captain Scott Westmayer - Scott Westmayer knew JJ on earth, and their history isvery special to JJ. The only person allowed to call her Jess, JJ isn't afraid totell her Captain what's on her mind, and Westmayer always lends an ear. A dearfriend and command, Westmayer is always giving JJ the support she needs-except when it comes to Nukes. Westmayer wants to see an end to the war, and he expectsJJ to follow his lead.

Staff Sergeant Miguel Carlos Santiago Rafael - Once the fresh Latino befriendsRub, he's not afraid to discuss his sexuality with the Nuke. On the journey toNew Isosceles, Miguel develops into something of a double agent. Trusted by both JJ and Rub, Miguel is able to give each of the Lieutenants valuable information regarding their turbulent relationship.

Colonel Jackson Gauthier - The commended leader of The Nukes is determined tokeep the delicate alliance with the Combatants alive, even going so far asagreeing to put the opposing Lieutenants JJ and Rub together. When Shipper threats become a reality, Gauthier's leadership saves the day.

Private Ina Wu - Witty Korean Ina Wu is a swift fighter and swifter woman forattempting to stay above ship politics and romances. She is perhaps JJ's closest friend on board, often providing level headed advice and logical plans ofaction-in ship operations on and off the bridge.

Private Kimmie Dejonaire - Although she is slightly ditzy and known more to herfellow combatants for her bedroom services, Kimmie Dejonaire is an exceptionalhand to hand fighter. She gladly trades techniques with her new Nuke friends and develops a special relationship with Nuke Corporals Tammy Lyn Filago and MillerWorthington.

Corporal Tammy Lyn Filago - Tammy Lyn is lovingly called TLF by her male Nukepals, and not because its her initials. Her romantic history with Rub isn'texactly clear, and it causes some awkward moments between Tammy Lyn and her new found superior, JJ. Despite their similar hot hot status, Tammy Lyn andKimmie become very close, even developing an unusual relationship with Mills Worthington.

Corporal Miller Worthington III - Mills is somewhat of a geek or nerd. His genius is behind most of the Nuke technologies, but the Corporal is also part ofthe popular Nuke set. Rumors about his physical prowess spread through the Combatant Mother Ships, and Miller quickly finds himself at the center of bothKimmie Dejonaire and Tammy Lyn Filago's affections.

Corporal Edward MacDonald - Mac may appear stupid and living every moment according to his Machismo nickname, but the Nuke is shrewd in strategy andplanning. Often the final piece of a Nuke puzzle, Mac also uses his wit forelaborate pranks and relationship theories. A long time friend of Rub, Mac also becomes a source of strength for JJ where the Nuke Lieutenant is concerned.

You can always find me at the obligatory blog or my shared livejournal with EP author Kristin Battestella. Her horror, my erotica. Scares and Spices seemed tobe a great title!

http://leighwood.blogspot.com

http://kristin724.livejournal.com

I'm also hogging some file space and have a complete calendar of events at theKristin Battestella Yahoo Group. US NJers must stick together!

http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/kristinbattestella

Here's a touch about me, just in case you're wondering who this zany red head is!

Newly married and living the high-rise condo life, Leigh Wood is not tech savvyand fights with writing on her laptop between baking and sewing projects. Sheprefers handwriting with weird pens and odd paper and collects animal prints andrecords via rummage sales. Leigh loves naughty fantasy and science fiction, butsharpens her skills with nonfiction essays and reviews. Her articles can befound at I Think, Therefore I Review(http://ithinkthereforeireview.blogspot.com) or her own blog(http://leighwood.blogspot.com).

Previously, Leigh boldly wrote her memoir Cracked, and is currently working onher next epic erotic novel-a fantasy tentatively titled Horns of Myleness.

There's similar bits at my EP Author Page, too!

http://www.eternalpress.ca/Wood.html

I'm currently last in the author's tab!

LW

On the Way to New Isosceles
by Leigh Wood
Ebook Available NOW!
http://leighwood.blogspot.com

On the Way to New Isosceles Now Available!

It's here, my Woody Peeps! It's HERE!

My science fiction erotica novel On the Way to New Isosceles is now available in ebook from Eternal Press!

http://www.eternalpress.ca/onthewaytonewisosceles.html

More information about other booksellers such as Fictionwise and our paperback release on Amazon will follow in the coming weeks. I have to get the Cart button over here, too!

Tonight however, I want you to join me and the rest of the Eternal Press Delightful at our Quadruple Release Day Extravaganza! Not only can you chat live with me personally, you can join the entire EP Gang, or read our posts at the Eternal Press Reader's Group. And for folks who don't mind the saucier side of excerpts, I'll probably spend most of my time at the Eternal Press Fever Loop.

http://www.eternalpress.ca/LiveAuthorChats.html

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EternalPressReaders

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EternalPressFEVER/

Sexy books, intelligent literary discussions, and me, Leigh! There's no reason not to stop by!

LW

On the Way to New Isosceles

by Leigh Wood

Now Available from Eternal Press!

http://leighwood.blogspot.com/

A Sexy Isosceles Cover, and More Release Bits!

Hello Woody peeps!

Please feel free to stop by the Eternal Press Author's blog and take a look at our new cover! You can also read some very sweet material in sampling of my forthcoming SF erotica novel On The Way To New Isosceles. Sex and Space and Nov 7!

In addition on where to read a few lengthy excerpts, you can also check out an interview I did with fellow EPer Kristin Battestella right before I was contractedwith EP. A little weird now, but all in good fun!

http://eternalpressauthors.blogspot.com/2009/11/interview-with-leigh-wood-by-kristin.html

Of course there's the standard blurbs and quick saucy excerpts, too! And of course, I've got a list of ever growing appearances where you can virtually visit me almost anytime!

http://eternalpressauthors.blogspot.com/2009/11/meet-on-way-to-new-isosceles-by-leigh.html

http://eternalpressauthors.blogspot.com/2009/11/upcoming-leigh-wood-appearances.html

Whew! Are there any other science fiction erotica readers out there? I hope so!

LW

On the Way to New Isosceles

Coming Nov 7 to Eternal Press

http://leighwood.blogspot.com/

5 Days to Isosceles!

I can't help myself, I'm counting down!

Wake up my sexy Woody Peeps! Get your sex in space on with my forthcoming science fiction erotica release On The Wayto New Isosceles!

Me and fellow EP author Kristin Battestella are hanging out today at the EternalPress Author's Blog Erotica Day. Well, I'm doing the posting, and Kristin's handling the technical bits. I love science fiction, but I'm kind of computer illiterate! That's bad isn't it?

Join us for excerpts, interviews, and more!

http://eternalpressauthors.blogspot.com/

http://leighwood.blogspot.com

http://kristin724.livejournal.com/


See you soon!

LW

One Week to Isosceles!

Alright so It's a little less than that now isn't it?

My Good Woody Peeps, November 7th is almost here an that means my science fiction erotica release On the Way to New Isosceles will soon be in your little reader hands, courtesy of Eternal Press, of course!

Get in the sexy November spirit with our EP links! You can also read a sample from the first and second chapters here at the Leigh Wood Blog or at my collaborative livejournal with spooky EP author Kristin Battestella

http://www.eternalpress.ca/Wood.html

http://www.eternalpress.ca/onthewaytonewisosceles.html

http://kristin724.livejournal.com/30576.html

http://leighwood.blogspot.com/2009/08/on-way-to-new-isosceles-revised-preview.html


I've been posting about Isosceles for a few months, and rather than fight with formatting and all that, I think links are just better. Remember you can catch us live Saturday in the Eternal Press Release Day Chat extravaganza! Stop by and send me a virtual Hello!

LW

Upcoming Leigh Wood Appearances!

I've been having a great time popping in some of EP's live chats. I can't wait for my own big day!
I hope the meebo private rooms cooperate with me! I'm not super high tech minded-that's why I rely on my neighbor and fellow EP author Kristin Battestella for the fancy webspace. It's seems loops and groups are giving way to the new instantenous social trends, but chats are still a lot of fun!

In fact, I even joined the 21st Century and signed up on Facebook! Here's the big link:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=100000432241842&ref=profile

Here's a list so far of more fun and appearances in support of On The Way To New Isosceles. More are being added as we speak, including a Thanksgiving Spectacular Appearance with Ginger Simpson!

11/3 Eternal Press Authors Blog Erotica Day
11/7 On The Way To New Isosceles and Eternal Press Release Party and Live Chat!
11/9 Leigh Wood Guest Blog Day at Romance Junkies
11/11 Leigh Wood at Amethyst Winters Yahoo Group
11/16 Leigh Wood 8 p.m. live chat at Fallen Angels Reviews
11/17 Leigh Wood Day at Kristin Battestella Yahoo Group
11/17 Leigh Wood 9 p.m. live chat at Coffee Time Romance
11/19 Leigh Wood at Rites of Romance Yahoo Loop
11/23 Leigh Wood Guest Day with Ginger Simpson!
11/25 Leigh at the Romance Bistro After Dark Group


Still More!
12/1 Eternal Press Authors Blog Erotica Day
12/2 EP Live Chat 9 p.m. est at Romance Junkies
12/5 EP at Amethyst Winters Yahoo Group
12/15 Leigh Wood Day at Kristin Battestella Yahoo Group

And!

1/11 Leigh Wood 8 p.m. Live Chat at Night Owl Romance

Whew! You're going to be sick of me!

LW
~On The Way To New Isosceles
by Leigh Wood
Coming Soon from Eternal Press!
http://leighwood.blogspot.com

Another Day of Spice with Leigh!

Hello, hello all literary minded and kinky folks! I'm hanging out at the Kristin Battestella Yahoo Group! It's a Woody Wood Leigh Wood Day again!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kristinbattestella/


Today brings another special afternoon of science fiction, erotica, and science fiction erotica! And of course, in the spirit of Halloween, I've got a few naughty tricks up my sleeve for all the spooky lovers out there!


So pull out the recliner, grab a cup of hot chocolate, and spend a few hours with me, Leigh! Hi!

LW

~On The Way To New Isoceles
by Leigh Wood
Coming Soon from Eternal Press!
http://leighwood.blogspot.com

On The Way To New Isosceles Ordering Page Online!

Alright Woody Peeps!



The Coming Soon and advanced pages for On the Way To New Isosceles are up at the Eternal Press website!







http://www.eternalpress.ca/onthewaytonewisosceles.html



Enough said! 4 Flames, yowza!



LW

On The Way To New Isosceles Is Almost Here!!

Wow, we're a month away from the Eternal Press release of my ode to sex and science fiction, On The Way To New Isosceles! I should be posting more bits and juicy details, but I'm looking over the final errata this week before we go to formatting and reviews! It's been a lot of work, but well worth it. Publication!

JJ was as hard nosed as they come-and them some. But, hey , the destruction of earth did that to everyone. Humanity fractioned into three groups. Affectionately known as 'the Shitters', the Shipper Brigade manufactures the best space faring vehicles for themselves. Skilled fighters and martial artists Combatants like JJ fight the Shippers for what they can-even though Combatant numbers were severely depleted by the third faction.The Nukes rescued chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons from earth's doom and aren't afraid to use them. You can imagine JJ's surprise when she meets the Nuke Lieutenant Rub.

Their initial meeting didn't rub either the right way. Despite her Nuke anxiety-JJ has to put it all aside. Her Captain and the Nuke Colonel have struck a deal to defeat the Shippers once and for all. The Nukes leave their tiny outpost on a far flung, degrading planet and join the Combatants in taking the lush planet protected by the Shippers.It's a long, tough journey on the way to New Isosceles, and the animosity between Rub and JJ gets hotter by the day.......

There's a bit about us at the Eternal Press Author's Blog, so stop by and say hi! I'm also going to attempt chatting TONIGHT 8 PM EST at both the EP October Release Party and the Romance Junkies Live Chat, oh boy!

eternalpress.ca

romancejunkies.com

Should you miss me chatting live- I don't know why you would!- please feel free to join me at a few other appearances this month

10/6 EP Author Blog Erotica Day

10/7 Eternal Press and Romance Junkies Live Chats!

10/20 Guest Day at the Kristin Battestella Yahoo Group

10/21 EP at Romance Bistro After Dark

10/22 EP at Rites of Romance

For a completely FREE gander at the first TWO Chapters of On The Way To New Isosceles, visit
http://leighwood.blogspot.com/

LW

Another Leigh Woody Wood Day!

Top O the Morning to you, Woody peeps! Don't forget you can chat with me today at the Kristin Battestella Yahoo Group! I'll be posting excerpts, samples, reviews, and treats off and on throughout the day and would love to hear from fellow erotica fans and spicy readers!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kristinbattestella/

Stop by if you get a chance and catch the latest news on my science fiction erotica novel On The Way To New Isosceles. We're debuting with Eternal Press November 7!

LW

~On The Way To New Isoceles
by Leigh Wood
Coming Soon from Eternal Press!
http://leighwood.blogspot.com

Autumn Spice with Leigh Wood!

Oh me, oh my, the release of On The Way To New Isosceles can't come fast enough! November assures all the science fiction erotica magic of my first novel with Eternal Press! I'm spending the day at the EP Author's Blog, it is after all Erotica Day!

http://eternalpressauthors.blogspot.com/2009/09/autumn-spice-from-leigh-wood.html

My virtual calendar is filling up in support of Isoceles. September is busy, October is jammed, November is riciculous, and I can't even fathom December! Here's a quick gander at what's coming up next. Remember in addition to bringing some spice here for Kristin's scares, I'm also hogging file and calendar space at the Kristin Battestella Yahoo Group

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kristinbattestella

9/9 EP at the Romance Bistro After Dark

9/15 Leigh Wood Day at the Kristin Battestella Yahoo Group

9/16 EP at the Amethyst Winters Loop

9/17 Eternal Press at Rites of Romance

10/3 Collingswood Book Festival

10/6 EP Author's Blog Erotica Day

10/7 EP Live Chat 9 pm est at Romance Junkies

Come November I've got my own personal days with Romance Junkies, Coffee Time Romance, and Fallen Angel Reviews. I'm even working it in January at Night Owl Romance. If you want some spice with Leigh Wood, best get in on the action now!

LW

On The Way To New Isosceles

Coming Soon from Eternal Press!

leighwood.blogspot.com

An Evening with Leigh Wood!

Yes Woody Peeps, the day job is through, so it's time to dine, wine, sit back and relax with some naughty-but no less insightful literature!

We're getting closer-but still not close enough!- to the release of On The Way To New Isosceles. If you've haven't been paying attention (shame, shame!) On The Way To New Isosceles is my science fiction erotica novel coming November 7 from Eternal Press.

I'm from NJ, I write with Eternal Press. Kristin is from NJ and writes with EP. So naturally, I'm taking over here ;0) including some photos and files on the group, so check out the tools on the main page. You'll see my virtual and real life appearances and other Eternal Press events on the calendar as well.

http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/kristinbattestella


I might break in a bit to heat up the stuffed peppers for the husband, but feel free to inspect and delight in all the excerpts, treats, and samples. There's nothing like a FREE preview of On The Way To New Isosceles!

~On The Way To New Isoceles
by Leigh Wood
Coming Soon from Eternal Press!
http://leighwood.blogspot.com

Leigh Wood Upcoming Appearances!

Yes, Woody Peeps, I'm alive and well and taking some time out of the creative writing genius to do some chats, loops, blogs, and all that good stuff! Here's a list of currently schedule appearances through October. November, December, and even 2010 are packing it on in support of On The Way To New Isoscles. For a complete calendar, check out my hang out with fellow Eternal Press author Kristin Battestella at

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kristinbattestella


8/18 Guest Author Day at the Kristin Battestella Group

9/1 EP Author's Blog Erotica Day
9/9 EP at The Romance Bistro After Dark
9/15 Guest Author Day at the Kristin Battestella Group
9/16 EP at The Amethyst Winters Club
9/17 Eternal Press at Rites of Romance Loop

10/6 EP Author's Blog Erotica Day
10/7 9 pm est EP at Romance Junkies Live Chat
10/20 Guest Author Day at the Kristin Battestella Group
10/21 EP at The Romance Bistro After Dark
10/22 Eternal Press at Rites of Romance Loop

Whew! And you should see November! 7 guest days and blogs, plus 3 live chats! If you want to spread the love for On The Way To New Isosceles with a magical event, drop me a line!


LW

~On The Way To New Isoceles
by Leigh Wood
Coming Soon from Eternal Press!
http://leighwood.blogspot.com/

On The Way To New Isosceles-Revised Preview!

Alrighty Woody folks and fans of the Woodster! Here's a brand spanking new look at the revised and edited for publication On The Way To New Isosceles. Don't forget my science fiction erotica novel is debuting with Eternal Press this November!

Take a fresh gander at Chapters 1 and 2 below, and remember you can visit my naughty self anytime at my blog or my shared livejournal with fellow EP author Kristin Battestella, aptly named Scares and Spices!

http://leighwood.blogspot.com/

http://kristin724.livejournal.com/

You can also see a complete list of virtual and live appearances for myself, Kristin, and the rest of the cohorts at Eternal Press at the Kristin Battestella Yahoo Group. I'll be having another Guest Day there Tuesday August 18.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kristinbattestella/

But anyway! Here's the new look Chapters 1 and 2 of On The Way To New Isosceles!

On The Way to New Isosceles
A tale of love and war- in space!

By Leigh Wood



Chapter One

It was Iowa, twenty years ago. The wheat fields were golden, the sky aqua- but JJ knew it was just a dream again. Every night Earth returned, luscious with life, vegetation, water. The planet remained in her mind as it once was. The powerful atmosphere blew an ever so gentle breeze through her astral red hair. Her younger self walked knee deep in the swaying grains. It was hot; the sun shone its mid day summer brightest. Her little dress billowed-she was bare foot, and the seeds itched yet tickled her soles and bare arms. That morning it had rained, and beads of water still trickled from the budding grain and dropped between little JJ’s toes. Her feet would get dirty, and her mother would send her to the hose before she was allowed to enter the house.

Just as it had then, a shadow slid over the glistening grains-not simple wisps of clouds; but a sudden, massive blanket of darkness. The golden sunlight vanished from view. A red glow lit up the afternoon; the horizon streaked with the colors of sunset and wildfires, and a fiery red meteor smoked across the sky. Hot coals rained down on the twelve year old, and JJ ducked below the equally defenseless grains. Lava like fire smothered the ground, and sulfur filled her lungs. The girl tried to turn and crawl home, but the ground was hot and quaked. It was dark, and the burning grains cast the dim flickering light of a thousand little candles. Iowa submerged into Hell. The comet fell to earth, and all that humanity knew of Gaia was gone.
JJ sat up in her bunk and hit her head on the solid deck plating. There was little room to breathe on the Mother Ship; but better inside the hearty old ship’s cramped walls then out in cold, black, oxygen-free space. Of course, she had chosen the top bunk.
“Had another nightmare?” Her bunkmate’s concerned feminine call came from beneath the top bed.
JJ pulled her hair from its messy bun and wiped the sweat from her chest. Her heavy breathing calmed. Her hair was still red, but shorter and darker. She wasn’t flat chested, but her boobs weren’t as big as she would have liked. And of course, earth was still unable to sustain life. Well, it had been when what was left of humanity left ten years ago. How her home planet had faired since she hadn’t heard.
“J?”
“As you were, Private,” She finally acknowledged. She lay back down and listened to their spaceship rumble. She was a Lieutenant in the Combatant Brigade; she needn’t give explanations when she wasn’t ordered to by her Captain. Ten years of space faring and fighting their rival human factions didn’t give time to go soft. Not that JJ was ever soft. She would, however, drift off to sleep again if she was left alone. Sleep was necessary to her business, but alarms stirred her again.
“Combat Teams to your drop ships,” The intercom echoed. “All Combat Teams to your drop ships.”
“That’s us!” JJ’s bunkmate jumped up and pulled on her gear. Her perfect uniform was on and her backpack ready before JJ slid off her bunk and carelessly tossed away her sleep shirt. The tall, fit Korean was a proper soldier, and as strict as JJ was, sometimes Ina Wu’s no nonsense attitude irked her. But she had little time to be irked, especially now. Her uniform was on and in tip top shape. Gear? Check; backpack? Check. She halted at the sight of a third, empty bunk. Their quarters were small for one, inconvenient for two, but their third roommate was not interested in bunking with other women.
“Wu, where is Kimmie?”
“I believe it’s been Private Lucas for awhile,” Ina informed.
JJ buttoned her top and locked her gear into place. “If she’s not at the drop ship, Captain Westmayer better not chew my ass.”
****
The women jogged down the shaking corridor with other combat specialists in rustling dark spacesuits, helmets, backpacks, and jiggling space gear. The team had been to the weapons lock up and took up their spacesuits with their rifles. The hefty doors of the Mother Ship beeped its warnings and opened before them.
“Let’s move it!” JJ rushed into the Lift Off Zone. Shuttles and drop ships waited for their personnel as the Mother Ship shook and echoed.
“Zone Doors Opening in two minutes. All Combatants report to your drop ships.”
Combatants marched onto their drop ships, and Ina climbed up the rumbling ramp of Drop Ship 69. The swift Asian strapped into her designated seat, but a tall shadow prevented JJ from entering the transport.
“Lieutenant Johnson, I’ve told you before about the need for timely deployments.”
“I know, Captain.”
Where Ina’s severe stature and jaw line deceived about her dry wit and sometimes impish personality, Captain Scott Westmayer meant to look menacing, even if he was warm at heart. Although JJ had known him on earth, so maybe his warmness was for her and her alone. Not that there was time to really know people while hurling through space.
“Jess, you’re the best hand to hand combatant in the unit, but your lead by example attitude only goes so far.”
JJ wasn’t a leader. She was a fighter; but the Combatants needed leaders, and she didn’t argue with her superior. At least, not when there was a mission to be had.
“I know, Captain.”
“You’ve got to show more authority, Lieutenant.”
“I know, I mean, yes, Sir.”
A disheveled private approached the ramp, and both her superiors glared. Her uniform was mis-buttoned over her lacey bosom, and what gear she did have was tangled around her shoulders. JJ was a bit jealous of her friend’s lust and carefree attitude, but sex doesn’t last. Combatants were fighting for their very existence, and this Private was not doing her share. It wasn’t her fault. Everyone on earth had to choose a side. Kimmie couldn’t fly a spaceship and she didn’t build nuclear weapons-she hadn’t the brains for those.
“Kimmie Dejonaire.” The Captain sighed with slight bemusement at the messy blonde, but he entered the drop ship. “Let’s go, Private!”
****
The Mother Ship was old-scorched on its hull and rather clunky as spaceships go. The Combatants didn’t exactly get first choice in spacecraft, but this Mother Ship had been JJ’s home since she left earth. It was easy to personalize the old, routine broad for still chugging after all these years. The girl’s belly opened smoothly, and the Mother Ship’s doors released the drop ships one by one. JJ looked out the tiny window beside her seat. Cramped rows of jury rigged chairs carried the Combatants as the smaller crafts fell into space. Captain Westmayer stood by the controls in the drop ship and braved the descent. Never seemingly disturbed by anything, Ina smoothed her cropped dark hair and snapped on her helmet.
“Who is it Captain, Shitters or Nukes?” The man next to her asked.
“We’ve seen no signs of the Shippers,” The Captain stressed the proper nickname, and several of the boys laughed. Westmayer remained business. “We’ve learned the Nukes may be building more weapons on Asteroid 891X726.”
He put the information on the ship’s small display screens. The images shook and jumped with the jittery craft. Maps and pictures of the asteroid rotated before the team. All business as well, JJ studied the data.
“That’s a pretty big asteroid,” She cut in. “Still, all our drop ships won’t make the landing.”
“It will be tricky, but we have to land as many as possible. “ Westmayer focused on the material, not his personnel, as was his usual custom. “You’re objective when we land is to take their weapons facility by any means necessary.”
He pointed to the proposed facility’s location, but the drop ship’s screens flickered.
“You mean if we land.” Kimmie found her headgear and held onto her jiggling helmet. Their tiny ship shook more as it descended nearer the asteroid.
“When we land,” the Captain repeated. “If it cannot be taken, we will abort for an aerial assault.”
JJ frowned. “Why not an air raid first? Our lasers were up to 87 percent. The Mother Ship could be done before we-”
“Those are my orders, Lieutenant.” Westmayer turned away from her and fiddled with the controls.
A hearty Latino man looked squashed in the locked chair beside Kimmie.
“What’s going to stop the Nukes from releasing those pretty little bio hazards they like?”
“Shut it, Miguel.” Ina snickered. “You're always afraid a biological weapon is going to ruin your libido.”
“The Sergeant has a point,” JJ intervened, still perplexed at their unnecessary risk. “The asteroid could be flooded now. What guarantee do we have?”
“I can give none.” Westmayer was grim. “They've used chemicals against us in the past. You all have your current inoculations.”
“We’re five years behind them!” Kimmie grumbled to Miguel.
If Westmayer heard, he did not let on. “Take them by surprise and get to that facility before the Nukes can push any buttons. Good luck."
“Don’t lay it on all at once.” Miguel crossed himself.
The drop ships fired their thrusters and descended slowly and evenly toward the asteroid. JJ felt the rumbles and quakes, but she was used to it. When they first took to spaceflight, they all became ill and nauseous ascending or descending-every time a ship shook in fact. She turned from the tiny window and looked up and down her team. This was old hat now. Some of them even slept, but no one turned green.
“Check your comms,” she ordered as she adjusted her headset. Already there was ships’ chatter.
"Drop Ship 73 you’re coming in too fast!"
A drop ship zoomed passed the others and skidded over the rocky terrain. It deflected off a rough peak and crashed onto the asteroid’s abysmal surface. JJ blinked at the brief flashes outside her window. Pieces of hot metal slammed against the other drop ships, and Kimmie jumped at the echoes and clangs. More drop ships overshot the asteroid.
“57 shorten your thrusts.”
"Drop Ship 34, we’re trying to circle back for another go."
"Negative," Captain Westmayer ordered. He looked at the fritzing monitors and sensors. "Stay off as reinforcements. 41, 83, you’re on call as well."
"What number are we again?" Miguel turned to Kimmie.
"Ahem, Drop Ship 69."
"Shit."
Chapter Two
The drop ships neared the rocky surface and inched towards the ground. Landing gear sprung forth, but 69 hit a rock outcropping and jerked into the air.
"Shit!" Miguel yelled again. Ina closer eyes, but the sleepless JJ was unwavered. It wouldn’t be pretty, but they’d land.
The drop ship slammed onto the asteroid and skidded into the wasteland’s dirt. The craft smoked, but the Captain held tight. The small ship sped to a rough stop. It was stupid, dangerous, yet somehow fun; the perfect opportunity for JJ’s sarcasms.
"And we have another happy landing!" She smiled and locked down her helmet.
The drop ships’ hatches fizzed one after another, and the geared up teams filed onto the hard terrain. JJ surveyed the battlefield with her rifle ready. She knew the ins and outs of all the Combatant weapons, but every single Combatant was just that: a hand-to-hand lean, mean, fighting, and kick-ass weapon. But of course, in situations like these, weapons from a distance were best.
“We made a noisy entrance. Someone should be here to great us.”
“Don’t jinx it.” Ina followed her.
“How’s she read, Sergeant?” JJ called Miguel forward.
The team tinker and engineer, he pulled out his scanning equipment as ordered. “We’re all accounted for, so far. No additional signals or pathogens.”
“The Nukes wouldn’t need any pathogens here.” Ina put forth. “Throw a rock and crack our face shields why don’t you?”
“I didn’t come all this way to suffocate,” Kimmie grumbled and turned on her helmet’s lights. Indeed the entire environment was deadly. Dark, no atmosphere, and tough terrain as far as the dim combat headlights could show. They marched on from the landing area, but JJ inched ahead of her crew. She stopped, and the column halted behind her. She motioned, and the team turned to the left with her. Westmayer was a capable commander in league with the other Mother Ship Captains. Their fleet was small, but while the big wigs sat back in comfort, it was she who led her shipmates into battle. It was how she got as far as she did. She fought, and fought well. What else was there to do? JJ looked at the digital maps lighting up her handheld gear.
“The facility is this way.” She climbed over a pile of natural rubble, and the Combatants followed. They marched over the tough terrain as she continuously eyed her handheld diagram. Stones slid under their feet, and her stride lowered. “It feels like we’re descending.”
“Let me risk a little more power.” Miguel brightened the lights on his helmet and surveyed the area. “It looks like a crater rim there. We must be near the middle of the hole now.”
“I’ve see one too many crater holes.” JJ pocketed her device. “This intel is wrong.”
“Asteroids are constantly changing,” Kimmie contested.
“Good for asteroids.” She looked towards the microphone inside her helmet. “Johnson to Westmayer, do you copy?”
“I’ve got something!” Miguel raised his arm and the column trudged idle again. “Look, heat signatures: 98.6.”
“Us?” JJ turned to him.
“Are we moving?”
“Fuck!” She exclaimed. “Ambush!”
Lights beamed from the crater rim and pulse weapons blazed around the trapped Combatants. She knew it! It hadn’t felt right. She knew it was absurd, and now it was too late.
“Take cover!”
High tech colored lasers blasted all around. The unit fell to the ground one by one-some as ordered, others victims of the Nuke’s carefully laid plains. JJ flattened herself on the ground, but in the colorful firelight, she saw Miguel collapse next to her.
“Sergeant!” She called to him. “Miguel!”
JJ crawled through the crowded crater basin, careful of enemy fire and the jagged rocks. Such a perfect set up! The sharp ground ripped the outer layer of her sturdy-but not full proof-spacesuit.
“Shit!”
She increased the speed of her spider-like crawl. She fumbled past her still comrades, unsure of the direction she was going.
“Johnson to Westmayer, come in!”
There was no time to look at her data-not that it was accurate enough to help anyway. JJ scrambled to get clear. Once out of the shootout, she could fix her suit and get back to the drop ships.
“Any drop ship, please respond.”
Were the drop ships ambushed as well? Did they prep for rescue, as was procedure?
“Shit.” She approached the edge of the crater but looked back at the Nukes. They closed into the crater and finished off any twitching Combatants.
“Any Combatant, respond.” Had she alone the wits to delay the inevitable? JJ rolled across the crusted crater’s edge. The gravel crumbled beneath her, and she rolled down the sharp terrain. She groaned and screamed at the rocks sticking her and tearing her suit. Sharp pebbles reached her skin and scrapped her elbows. Blood and dirt marred the rustling fabric.
“Oh! Ow! Fuck!”
Jagged jabs and hard rocks punctured through the space gear one fizz and pop after another. JJ gasped and slowed her tortured descent. She rolled once more and smashed her face shield against a rock.
She grasped for air and felt her body tighten with the lack of oxygen. She must move, but it was so difficult. Did she move or merely think her labored limbs worked as she wanted? Her vision blurred, but the temporary metal structure of the Nuke’s weapons facility was before her. Some mirage! The determined Lieutenant ran, crawled, stumbled, and fought the elements to reach the enemy shelter. Really she should be dead. Did the Nukes alter the atmosphere or release one of their precious pathogens? She banged on the door and slammed the locking panel. The controls broke, and the door slipped open with a whoosh of air. She collapsed inside and fumbled for an internal key to close the door. It was to JJ, almost as if the door took its time.
She pulled off her broken helmet and shook bits of glass, plastic, and rock from her hair. The red head was crusted with blood, and dirty cuts littered her forehead.
“Shit.” She peeled off the irreplaceable but ruined spacesuit. What good was the crappy thing to her now? Her regular uniform was also ripped and bloody, and her gun was lost. All her equipment was gone. JJ sighed.
“How am I going to get back to the drop ships?”
She picked up her helmet and whispered into the transmitter. Once again, she pleaded with her silent friends-nay family. Her real family was buried on earth. Her team was all she had.
“Captain, do you copy? Lieutenant Johnson to Captain Westmayer, please respond.”
She bit her urge to curse and flung the helmet away.
“I’ll just have to do things myself.” She tiptoed down the enemy’s dim and plain hallway. Most likely her team was slaughtered. Perhaps the drop ships were destroyed. Maybe even the Mother Ship was under attack and losing against the newer Nuke ships. If that was the case, JJ could at least finish her mission. Hell, what else was there to do?
The facility had looked small on the outside. Temporary, as most of the Nuke testing labs were. Surely there was a command area. She had fought similar battles before; dark turns, corridors, but no doors today. Was all the Nuke magic underground? She looked at the patterns under her boots. Seamless! All these hallways looked the same!
“Damn.”
She found a corner and slid to the floor. She would swear she went in a complete circle, but she had yet to encounter her discarded spacesuit again. She felt weak and examined her cut arm. She must have lost some blood, but the cuts were crusted with dirt and dried blood now. If only she could scan herself for infection!
The whoosh of the asteroid’s vacuum echoed again, and JJ heard the door seal shut. She closed her eyes, then stood and braced herself. If the mission was indeed a trap, then the tin can she was in was probably in fact, empty. At least she could take this Nuke before he took her. Combatants had a reputation for their fierce hand-to-hand skill, and she was the best. She would let this Nuke know it. Clothes rustled, and the sound of a slow, long zipper echoed through the building. She heard her own spent suit tossed aside again and her helmet echoed away. The cracked headpiece skidded down the tin corridor passed her.
“Hello?” A cheeky man’s voice called. He no doubt enjoyed the situation, stupid Nuke. “I know we have a visitor. Who could it be?”
Footsteps came closer. Not too obvious to some, but JJ had a trained ear. The man must be tall, not heavy, but built weight lay behind his steps.
“Come and play with me, please?”
JJ leaped around the corned. Her boot was high and her sharp kick struck the Nuke in the nose. He sprawled on the floor and covered his face as she kicked his gun away.
“Well, since you insist.” She smiled, determined to enjoy this last bout; but her enemy kicked away her ankles.
“Normally, I’d find this very cute.” He wrestled with her on the floor, but she was by no means easy to pin. “But I just want to get off this rock ASAP.”
“I feel the same way.” She elbowed him. She didn’t wish to converse, just insult. “About leaving I mean.”
“Feisty!” He twisted her arm as she struggled against him. When was the last time she was this close to a man? Oh yes, she had roughed him up, too! The Nuke fluttered in her ear again. “Whoa. Easy, there Little Tiger.”
“I’m a dog person.”
JJ kicked her contester away, then stood and faced him. He was on his feet, ready as well. She punched and kicked in her personal combinations, but the Nuke was no slouch, actually. He blocked her blows, caught her foot, and threw her to the hard floor. The floor hurt. She recalled her outdoor ordeal, and briefly entertained the notion that she was not in fighting condition. The Nuke stood above her, his buzzed head and muscular physique ready for anything. He fought well, for a Nuke. My, JJ must be unwell if she could admit that to herself.
“As much as I don’t like to hit a woman, I hate the sight of my own blood more.” He wiped the blood from his nose, and JJ came towards him again. She would go on, just to shut him up. Unfortunately, he stuck to his words, and the taunting Nuke blocked most of her crosses and jabs. “Now I’m having fun!”
“Are you really?” Ha! She landed a perfect cut to the chin, and her fighting partner fell to the floor. She slid for his gun, but he was on her. He was heavy, yet his style held a slightly mocking tone. Why must her toy with her so? She clenched the laser in her hand, rolled onto her back, and pointed the Nuke gun. The man straddled her and pinned her to the ground, but he kept his distance from his own gun. He perched below her hips and weighed her down, yet he put up his hands in surrender.
“Still having fun?” JJ winked.
“Johnson!”
He was upside down from her perspective, but it was Captain Westmayer all right. He looked down at her, trying to look menacing again.
“Lower the weapon, Jess,” He ordered. “Lieutenant Rubelli will not hurt you.”
The Nuke stood, smiled, and extended his hand.
“That would be me.” He winked.
JJ stood, but kept the gun poised. She looked between the Nuke and her Commanding Officer.
“Captain, I think I’m entitled to an explanation, Sir.”
“You are, Lieutenant, you and the rest of the unit.” He took the gun from her and squeezed her shoulder. “Stun guns Jess. We’ll meet tomorrow, 0800. I’ll fill you in on the details then. Suffice to say, the Nukes are now our friends.”

Stay tuned for more!

LW

It's Leigh Wood Day!

Alright peepsters!

It's time for another Woody Afternoon with me, Leigh-Eternal Press author and NJ cohootster- at the Kristin Battestella Yahoo Group, home of fellow EP author and NJer. It's a conspiracy!

Now I now it's the thick of summer, and I've been on enough loops and groups now to know sometimes things are slow and people are shy-but I'm posting anyway! So feel free to stop by and check out my forthcoming science fiction erotica release with EP, On The Way To New Isosceles.

Our new cover by Eternal Press Head Cover Artist Dawne Dominque is posted front and center at my blog

http://leighwood.blogspot.com

And a copy is also in my slice of the files section at the Kristin Battestella Yahoo Group

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kristinbattestella

Take a visit for some naughty fun and kinky excerpts!

Woot!
LW

~On The Way To New Isoceles

by Leigh Wood

Coming Soon from Eternal Press!

http://leighwood.blogspot.com

On The Way To New Isosceles-Cover Magic!

Hello, Hello Woody Peeps!

We're about to have a nice summer storm here in NJ, but I had to leave a little note about my forthcoming erotic science fiction novel-or is that science fiction erotica? Either way, On The Way To New Isosceles is coming soon to Eternal Press. We're in the cover stage!

http://www.eternalpress.ca/

Eternal Press' Head Cover Artist Dawne Dominique has done some exceptional and beautiful work for On The Way To New Isosceles, capturing the excitement and danger of space in addition to the hot and steamy shipbound activities!

http://dawnedominique.sampa.com/

I don't want to say too much. I like to stew a surprise. Maybe when the final artwork is done I'll post some treats at the Kristin Battestella Yahoo Group! I'm lynching some file space from my fellow EP author and I have a guest author day there July 21!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kristinbattestella/

You can also catch myself and several other Eternal Press authors this week:

7/14 EP Authors at Rites of Romance
7/15 Leigh Wood at Romance Bistro After Dark
7/21 Leigh Wood Day at the Kristin Battestella Yahoo Group
7/22 EP visits the Amethyst Winters Group

Check me lil' blog here for the latest news regarding On The Way To New Isosceles. You can also read a few raw excerpts here or at Scares and Spices, more collaboration at Kristin's livejournal page.

http://leighwood.blogspot.com/

http://kristin724.livejournal.com/

Stay Tuned!

LW


~On The Way To New Isoceles
by Leigh Wood
Coming Soon from Eternal Press!
http://leighwood.blogspot.com

The Vampire Family
by Kristin Battestella
Now in Ebook or Paperback
http://jsnouff.com/kristin

Spend Time with me, Leigh!, this June!

Alright Beach Baby Woody pals, next week you can spend some personal time with yours truly indoors at the following virtual locations!

6/16 Leigh Wood at the Kristin Battestella Group
6/17 EP Erotica Authors at the Romance Bistro After Dark
6/18 Eternal Press Authors at the Rites of Romance

You can also stop by and say hi to me Today June 13 at the Amethyst Winter Loops

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AmethystWinters_and_Company/

For a complete calendar of appearances for myself, Kristin Battestella, and the rest of the EP peeps, check out the Kristin Battestella Yahoo Group. I also have a files section their with some juciy excerpts!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kristinbattestella/

Kristin and I are also doing a co op blog at here livejournal page this summer:

http://leighwood.blogspot.com
http://kristin724.livejournal.com/


Woot!

LW

~On The Way To New Isoceles
by Leigh Wood
Coming Soon from Eternal Press!
http://leighwood.blogspot.com

Woody Chats Today!

Yes, my summer erotica Woody Peeps, it's time to feel the promotional love for me and On The Way To New Isosceles. Catch me and other Eternal Press authors Today, Wednesday May 27 at the Romance Bistro After Dark

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rb_afterdark/

Want more? Catch my saucy self anytime here. You can also hang out with me and Kristin Battestella at Scares and Spices, our new collaborative Blog. And don't forget I've got author days coming next month at the Kristin Battestella Yahoo Group!

http://leighwood.blogspot.com

http://kristin724.livejournal.com

http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/kristinbattestella

Hope to see you out and about!

LW

Leigh Wood Chatting This Week!

Guess what Woody Peeps?

I am doing a loop chat tomorrow-that's Wednesday May 5 for us East Coast folks-with Kristin Battestella and a bunch of other Eternal Press Authors! It's never to early to talk about books, erotica, and ahem, On The Way To New Isosceles, now, is it?

Join us at the Amethyst Winters and Company Yahoo Group!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AmethystWinters_and_Company

I'll try not to be too much of a technical idiot, as long as Yahoo isn't! Don't forget you can find me anytime right here, but also check out my shared blog with Kristin Battestella

http://leighwood.blogspot.com

http://kristin724.livejournal.com


Dribbles about me and my Fall EP release are also trickling in at the EP Authors Blog

http://eternalpressauthors.blogspot.com


And finally Look for me to takeover the Kristin Battestella Yahoo Group this June! It's so nice to have writerly friends!

http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/kristinbattestella


LW