Location: United States
Member Since: June 20, 2010
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Jayden Woods


Biography

Jayden Woods is the author's pen name. Jayden graduated from the University of Southern California's Writing for Screen and Television program. She lived and worked in Los Angeles for five years before deciding to leave Hollywood and pursue her passion of writing prose and novels. Her published works include the ten Lost Tales of Mercia and the complementary novel, "Eadric the Grasper." Volumes 2 and 3 of the "Sons of Mercia" series will release next.

Where to find Jayden Woods online

Website: http://www.jaydenwoods.com
Twitter: jaydenwoods
Facebook: Facebook profile
Blog: http://talesofmercia.wordpress.com

Where to buy in print

http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B0041608Y2

Books

Ashes of Dearen: Book 2    by Jayden Woods
Price: $0.99 USD. 117340 words. Published on January 30, 2012. Fiction.
Four desperate characters struggle to maintain power in a world with limited safra, the mysterious drug that once provided happiness. With the help of the gods, two leaders will wage bloody war in the Three Nations. But in a world where few can be trusted, even the gods must be questioned. What is the cost of happiness? Is a balance possible? Or is complete destruction the only obtainable peace?
Ashes of Dearen: Book 1    by Jayden Woods
Price: Free! 92520 words. Published on November 5, 2011. Fiction.
A red-eyed assassin, an unready princess, a sadistic politician, and an adulterous queen all desire the secret behind a magical dust known as safra. Safra is said to bring happiness, but these characters’ quest to obtain it will bring three great nations to the brink of warfare.
Godric the Kingslayer    by Jayden Woods
Price: $5.99 USD. 174030 words. Published on September 26, 2011. Fiction.
Eadric Streona's bastard son trains among Vikings and watches as his father's killer, Canute the Great, gains power beyond England and the Baltic Seas. Godric reenters the English court and attempts to gain King Canute's trust. He serves his greatest enemy so that he may understand why his father died and avenge him to the fullest. But will King Canute's death be enough to fulfill him?
The Lost Tales of Mercia    by Jayden Woods
Price: Free! 69570 words. Published on March 25, 2011. Fiction.
Read all ten Lost Tales compiled in one edition. Ten short stories explore Anglo-Saxon England through the eyes of ten intertwined lives: from a blushing maid to a bold mother, from a daring soldier to an unready king, and many others. The tales introduce the people who will fight, love, and betray each other until the rightful king claims the throne in the novel, "Eadric the Grasper."
Eadric the Grasper    by Jayden Woods
Price: $2.99 USD. 146060 words. Published on January 14, 2011. Fiction.
This action-adventure laced with romance follows the “worst Briton of the 11th century” (BBC History Magazine), Eadric Streona, through his journey from poverty to power. Eadric will do anything to achieve a peaceful life for himself and his true love—even betray his country and put a Viking on the English throne. But what if his greatest opponent is the same person he wishes to save?

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Smashwords book reviews by Jayden Woods

  • Chivalry: A Jake Savage Adventure on Sep. 05, 2011
    star star star star
    A grim story with raw, shameless details and a sparkle of the supernatural. Great pacing, with just enough explanation to keep you on track without ever revealing the destination. I enjoyed it.