June 16th, 2008 at 12:53 am
eXcessica new releases
LORD MELCHIOR
By Varian Krylov
www.excessica.com
Length: Short Story
Category: Menage, Historical
Heat Level: eXcess 4
Price: $2.99
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Long ago and far away, Lord Melchior ruled over his lands and his serfs with an iron hand. Taken from their homes at the cusp of adolescence and brought up in strict segregation, the boys and girls of his realm learned total obedience and rigid chastity. But when naïve Zaccheus and Rasha were chosen to serve their master in his castle, they soon discovered that one of Lord Melchior’s greatest pleasures was forcing his innocent young servants to violate the very laws he himself has imposed on them all their lives.
ACROSS THE THRESHOLD
By habu
www.excessica.com
Length: Super-Novel
Category: Anthology
Heat Level: eXcess 3
Price: 5.99
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What gay male can ever forget his first full-blown sexual experience—a particularly memorable first time, given the conventions of society? The first time can be the culmination of long-held frustration, or completely casual and come as a complete surprise. It can be traumatic or sought; imprisoning or releasing, disappointing or far beyond the wildest dream. First times can be prearranged or ritualistic; spontaneous or unexpected by both parties. The first time could have been instigated by a predator, a new lover, or a savior, or even by the first timer himself. The situation and venue can be sordid or off-the-cuff convenient, or might involve silken sheets, candles, champagne, prolonged seduction and foreplay.
But for most men, the one thing it cannot be is forgotten.
This anthology provides a treasure trove of thirty-five short stories of separate, varied “first time” gay male experiences, from the stalked to long anticipated, from the romantic to the brutal, for the young or not so young. The one central theme of all of these stories, however, is the experiences depicted all result in the beginning of a new lifestyle, not the ending of a world.
A TWISTED BARD’S TALE
By Selena Kitt
www.excessica.com
Length: Short Short
Category: Lesbian, Historical
Heat Level: eXcess 2
Price: 0.99
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Did you ever wonder what started the feud between the Capulets and the Montagues? Check out this naughty version of Romeo and Juliet - you’ll be surprised and delighted by this twisted Bard’s tale!
May 1st, 2008 at 8:45 pm
With the hurdles cleared, the new eXcessica anthology opens a submissions call to the public. We will be broadcasting the following details to the appropriate sites over the next few days.
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Have you ever written an intense story that was both too short to publish and too powerful to forget?
The focus of this call for submissions is “focus.” We are searching for concentrated power, condensed-yet-loaded plots, that leave the reader out of breath. No subject is off limits (save for the restrictions posted at www.eXcessica.com)—rather, the emphasis for this submissions call is on brief, compelling, and focused stories. We do not want plots that meander or pontificate, and we’re not looking for “stroke,” unless it’s superior because of ingenious handling and depth. We are looking for those works of art that prove the potency of the short.
As a guide, we’re targeting 1k-3k word lengths, but this is not a restriction. We challenge you to impress us, and in turn, we will nurture the selected gems, assuring they gain exposure in this compilation. We also plan to have an addendum of author details, where you can tell readers about yourself and advertise your other works. Another feature that will set this anthology apart will be an editor’s foreword on each story, which will act similarly to a positive review. If there are subtle techniques or hidden trivia in your story, we encourage you to give us the details, which may help us titillate the readers. By submitting a story, you agree to let us edit it (changes will be returned to the submitting email address for author approval). However, if your work is carefully edited prior to submission, it will earn a greater chance of being accepted.
You will retain any rights to your story in exchange for your permission to use it in this single project (which will consist of an electronic anthology sold through Fictionwise and eXcessica, and a possible hardcover release), and we hope you will join us in marketing the resultant product. A wise man once said: “It would be fantastic if literature could stand solely on its merits without hype but, alas, it all-too-rarely does.” Even though this anthology will be too “eXcessive” for mainstream appeal, teamwork will make an enormous difference on the compilation’s impact (and your exposure).
The proceeds from all sales will be donated to Teaching Matters (www.teachingmatters.org), with eXcessica retaining 10% for overhead and site maintenance (and our publishing partner, Fictionwise, has a set cost to publish). For questions, comments or submissions, contact Kev Henley at focus.anthology@eXcessica.com. Please put “submission” somewhere in the header when submitting a story (which should be attached in rich text format).
May you gain satisfaction and personal growth from your writing.
