Sascha Illyvich - Revision history

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SaschaIllyvich: /* The Future of Sascha Illyvich */

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The Future of Sascha Illyvich

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SaschaIllyvich: /* History */

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 In August of 2012 Sascha released his fourth print title through Sizzler Editions entitled Dark Sensualities and Primal Instincts.  This paranormal erotica collection features five stories ranging form his extensive catalog of work at Sizzler.  Prior til that, Sascha's latest Decadent Publishing release Menage Bound continues to do well, earning 4 and 5 star reviews across the internet and on Amazon.
 In January of 2014, Sascha was offered the position of Imprint Editor at Assent Publishing - managing their Ardent Books imprint and help the company capture the erotic market share.
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 == Work Habits ==
-Sascha strolls into his office at around 10:30 AM each morning, answers email, is on [http://www.twitter.com/saschaillyvich twitter] and grabs something resembling breakfast. Around 1 PM, the internet is no longer a distraction and Sascha writes for a few hours or until he hits his word count for the day, whichever occurs first.
+Sascha strolls into his office at around 1 PM each afternoon, answers email, is on [http://www.twitter.com/saschaillyvich twitter] and grabs something resembling breakfast. Around midnight, Sascha is with the ladies of Night Writers, a facebook group dedicated to those who stay up late and burn the midnight oil while cranking out the choicest erotic fiction they can.  His drink of choice is currently W. L. Weller or regular iced tea.
 Plotting a novel is intense because Sascha plots with an extensive plotting pad developed by his mentor.  He frequently uses her site [http://darkerotica.blogspot.com Dark Erotica] when he's stuck on a plot point or issue with character development. Each book teaches him something new about the craft and each story is a new lesson for him to learn in the art of story craft.
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 If Sascha is teaching, he gets online a little earlier to post lessons, play catch up and teach, then back into the crypt for writing.
-Due to his atrial fibrillation, Sascha is often forced into working half days or taking at least one day off, at the "request" of one of his agents.  A section on health may appear in future versions of this Wiki.
+Due to his atrial fibrillation, Sascha is often forced into working half days or taking at least one day off, at the "request" of one of his agents or lovers.  A section on health may appear in future versions of this Wiki.
 == Involvement in BDSM ==
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 The heavy metal genre has been instrumental in inspiring Sascha's stories.  Songs of anguish, love unrequited, feelings of hopelessness and loss, death, change, growth and anger have all played a part of how his stories are crafted from the character creation perspective.  "People are fucked up.  Seriously.  They simply want to read about others being fucked up and learning they CAN change. They CAN grow.  They CAN be happy.  I'm not sure that's for me.  But I can write about it and give someone else hope."
-Notable artists include Devildriver, Cold, Tristania, Katatonia, Opeth, Megadeth (the later years) Slayer, Slipknot, Creed, Razed in Black, Assemblage 23, Soilwork, Soil, Dark Tranquility, Killswitch Engage, Lacuna Coil, Combichrist, VNV Nation, Cloudkicker, Yoko Kanno, Sevendust, Pantera (in his earlier years) Disturbed.  The metal genre deals with the feelings most of us go through and they deal with it in a way Sascha understands.  EBM and Aggrotek provide scene and world creation guides through electronic music.
+Notable artists include Stealing Axion, Uneven Structures, Fellsilent, The Ocean Devildriver, Cold, Tristania, Katatonia, Opeth, Megadeth (the later years) Slayer, Slipknot, Creed, Razed in Black, Assemblage 23, Soilwork, Soil, Dark Tranquility, Killswitch Engage, Lacuna Coil, Combichrist, VNV Nation, Cloudkicker, Yoko Kanno, Sevendust, Pantera (in his earlier years) Disturbed.  The metal genre deals with the feelings most of us go through and they deal with it in a way Sascha understands.  EBM and Aggrotek provide scene and world creation guides through electronic music.
 Sascha recently stumbled into the Djent genre, more on the progressive side.  Miroist, Elitist, Vildjharta are on constant rotation along with Periphery.
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 == Hobbies outside of writing ==
-Sascha spends his only true downtime with a fine cigar, probably something out of Ecuador produced by the [http://www.acc.ec ACC Cigars] company.  Being friends with the owner, the two talk occasionally and spend a bit of time in San Francisco's Occidental Cigar Club.  When Sascha's not outside, he's usually at Occidental.  Prior til the asshat landlord issues between Grants and the landlord, Sascha could be found at Grants Tobacconist in San Francisco, or by the lake where he lives.  An avid cigar and alcohol enthusiast, Sascha prefers to slow down and enjoy the myriad of expressions put forth by fine producers of cigars, wine and pipe tobacco.  He also plays the 5 string electric bass guitar, throws bullwhips and like most authors, an avid reader.
+Sascha spends his only true downtime with a fine cigar, probably something out of Ecuador produced by the [http://www.acc.ec ACC Cigars] company.  Being friends with the owner, the two talk occasionally and spend a bit of time in San Francisco's Occidental Cigar Club.  When Sascha's not outside, he's usually at Occidental.  Prior til the asshat landlord issues between Grants and the landlord, Sascha could be found at Grants Tobacconist in San Francisco, or by the lake when he lived in Oakland, CA.  An avid cigar and alcohol enthusiast, Sascha prefers to slow down and enjoy the myriad of expressions put forth by fine producers of cigars, wine and pipe tobacco.  He also plays the 5 string electric bass guitar, throws bullwhips and like most authors, an avid reader.
 He's hoping to recreate a "Castle" like environment with a frequent get together with authors Ryan. F. Macklin and Kristina Meister as both are also avid alcohol and tobacco hobbyists.
 == 2012 Appearances ==
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 Sascha has the unique advantage of being one of the few males writing traditional (or otherwise) romance novels and therefore offers his experiences, thoughts and information on the male mind in his Male POV - Creating A Better Hero course.
-With almost 13 years in the Lifestyle, Sascha also teaches BDSM to romance authors.  This week long class along with the previous one has received plenty of accolades from satisfied students who strive to understand BDSM in terms that writers can use to create stronger stories for a demanding market.
+With almost 15 years in the Lifestyle, Sascha also teaches BDSM to romance authors.  This week long class along with the previous one has received plenty of accolades from satisfied students who strive to understand BDSM in terms that writers can use to create stronger stories for a demanding market.
 A soon to be updated list of classes Sascha teaches can be found ([http://saschaillyvichauthor.com/writing-workshops/ here])
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 The main focus is in expanding and showing the world deeper, longer stories.  Sascha will no longer work with smaller publishers as an author, nor will he write for chump change.
-The Opeth Pack Saga, sold to Secret Cravings Publishing in 2013 is in full swing and books 4,5, and 6 are in the works being plotted out while Sascha edits book 3.
+The Opeth Pack Saga, sold to Secret Cravings Publishing in 2013 is in full swing and Sascha is halfway through writing the first draft of book 4: Fall Into Love
 A new story based on a fantasy involving one of his former neighbors was added to an erotic collection upon an updated cover and re-release.
-His Burn Notice influenced series "Burning Desires" story "Burning for Derrick" is finished and currently awaiting word from the folks at Assent Publishing.  The story centers around an ex spy hired to guard the lead singer of a popular death metal band.  With her vocal abilities, she can control people and animals, making her a very deadly yet sexy target.  The sequel, "Saint in Sinner's Eyes" is in the first draft stage.
+His Burn Notice influenced series "Burning Desires" story "Burning for Derrick" is finished and currently in edits at Assent Publishing.  The story centers around an ex spy hired to guard the lead singer of a popular death metal band.  With her vocal abilities, she can control people and animals, making her a very deadly yet sexy target.  The sequel, "Saint in Sinner's Eyes" is in the first draft stage.
 Then there’s Covenant of Wolves: Stalker (Dub Mix) –   Hot m/m sex, wolf on fae, and probably a foursome that’s getting pulled from the book.  "Can’t say why yet, just trust me!"  His original beta readers will recognize the story and be glad for the tremendous changes.   The second Covenant of Wolves book has been started but Sascha must finish the edits and rework parts of the first story.
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 Lyrics often creep into Sascha's writing and unless the editors catch them, it doesn't matter.
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 In 2011 WriteSEX became a solid, well rounded group.
-Since October of 2013, Sascha has had to scale back working on WriteSEX so he's sold the site to publisher Jean Marie Stine, who has expanded it beyond in content what ASascha could.  Though Sascha still maintains control, he is a contributor emiritis.
+Since October of 2013, Sascha has had to scale back working on WriteSEX so he  sold the site to publisher Jean Marie Stine, who has expanded it beyond what Sascha could.  Though Sascha still maintains control, he is a contributor emiritis and the site is updated more frequently with the same high standards of quality education and information pertaining to writing erotica.
 == Notable Inspirations ==

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 == Notable Titles==
 * [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DMKT8SK Torn to Pieces] ** [http://www.usatoday.com/story/happyeverafter/2013/06/28/erotica-erotic-romance-new-releases-june-2013/2465247/ USA TODAY PIC]
 * [http://www.amazon.com/Stuck-ebook/dp/B000WTFFAY/ref=dp_return_2?ie=UTF8&n=133140011&s=digital-text Stuck - An Erotic Romance]
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 * [http://www.total-e-bound.com/product.asp?strParents=&CAT_ID=&P_ID=396 A Christmas Favour]
 * [http://www.nightowlromance.com/nightowlromance/reviews/Review.aspx?daoid=3281 Night Owl Romance Reviews]
-* [http://shop.renebooks.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ILLYVICH%2D10 Gift of Her Submission]
+* [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BDF08VW Gift of Her Submission]
 * [http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/BookReviews/Giftofhersubmission.html Four Cup Review from Coffee Time Romance]
 * [http://www.total-e-bound.com/product.asp?P_ID=625 Caught in the Middle] from Total E-bound
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 * [http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/BookReviews/apolloschoice.html Coffee Time Romance Reviews]
 * [http://www.nightowlromance.com/nightowlromance/reviews/Review.aspx?daoid=6202 A Night Owl Romance Top Pick]
-* [http://shop.renebooks.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ILLYVICH-19 Siddella's Submission] is also a Love Romances Cafe BDSM book of 2010.
+* [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0055OFID0 Siddella's Submission] is also a Love Romances Cafe BDSM book of 2010.
 == WriteSEX ==

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 == The Future of Sascha Illyvich ==
-The third 1Night Stand was released recently and the title was changed from "His Virgin" to "Menage Bound."  The story centers around an extremely busy business woman who lacks passion in her life due to the few men she's ever been with being duds.  Using the 1Night Stand service, she's set up with a pair of alpha males who threaten to knock her world off kilter with their passion, if only she'd accept them.
+The main focus is in expanding and showing the world deeper, longer stories.  Sascha will no longer work with smaller publishers as an author, nor will he write for chump change.
 A new story based on a fantasy involving one of his former neighbors was added to an erotic collection upon an updated cover and re-release.
-His Burn Notice influenced series "Burning Desires" story "Burning for Derrick" is finished and resting.  The story centers around an ex spy hired to guard the lead singer of a popular death metal band.  With her vocal abilities, she can control people and animals, making her a very deadly yet sexy target.  Agent Saritza Hernandez is nearing completion of the few edits left before trying to sell this powerful story.
+His Burn Notice influenced series "Burning Desires" story "Burning for Derrick" is finished and currently awaiting word from the folks at Assent Publishing.  The story centers around an ex spy hired to guard the lead singer of a popular death metal band.  With her vocal abilities, she can control people and animals, making her a very deadly yet sexy target.  The sequel, "Saint in Sinner's Eyes" is in the first draft stage.
 Then there’s Covenant of Wolves: Stalker (Dub Mix) –   Hot m/m sex, wolf on fae, and probably a foursome that’s getting pulled from the book.  "Can’t say why yet, just trust me!"  His original beta readers will recognize the story and be glad for the tremendous changes.   The second Covenant of Wolves book has been started but Sascha must finish the edits and rework parts of the first story.
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 A new story idea involving a spy, two bisexual men and the “Road To” theme.
 In September of 2011, Sascha was approached by a casting director with an idea for a sexy series aimed at the adult market.  The details are being worked out.  Screen writing has begun on the first episode.
 == On The Web ==

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 He's hoping to recreate a "Castle" like environment with a frequent get together with authors Ryan. F. Macklin and Kristina Meister as both are also avid alcohol and tobacco hobbyists.
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+== 2012 Appearances ==
 Sascha speaks on various topics related to writing and kink at a number of different conventions every year.

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 * [http://rileymagnus.wordpress.com/ Deborah Riley-Magnus] handling PR, author marketing and successful business planning.
-In 2011 WriteSEX is now a solid, well rounded group.
+In 2011 WriteSEX became a solid, well rounded group.
 Since October of 2013, Sascha has had to scale back working on WriteSEX so he's sold the site to publisher Jean Marie Stine, who has expanded it beyond in content what ASascha could.  Though Sascha still maintains control, he is a contributor emiritis.

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	Sascha strolls into his office at around 10:30 AM each morning, answers email, is on [http://www.twitter.com/saschaillyvich twitter] and grabs something resembling breakfast. Around 1 PM, the internet is no longer a distraction and Sascha writes for a few hours or until he hits his word count for the day, whichever occurs first.		Sascha strolls into his office at around 10:30 AM each morning, answers email, is on [http://www.twitter.com/saschaillyvich twitter] and grabs something resembling breakfast. Around 1 PM, the internet is no longer a distraction and Sascha writes for a few hours or until he hits his word count for the day, whichever occurs first.