Sasha White

It’s Friday, and I’ve had a great week. So I’m going to do a giveaway.
The prize? Winners choice of one of my ebooks.

How do you get your name entered into the draw?

It’s simple, just post in the comments what your Dream Weekend Getaway would be.

My Dream Weekend Getaway.
You know those erotic romance novels that focus on a Hotel or Retreat that specialize in Sexual Fantasies? I’d love to do one of those, and meet Mr.Right while I’m there.

Hey! I said Dream Weekend Getaway. It’s not like I think it’ll ever really happen.;)

Whoo Hoo.

Last week Mrs.Giggles reviewed Meandros, and this week it’s Gypsy Heart. I’m hapy to say that once again, she liked it. Well, mostly. But she siad some fantastic things like this;

” I have this strong hunch that if you love contemporary stories by Lori Foster, Julie Elizabeth Leto, Leslie Kelly, and Alison Kent - I happen to enjoy quite a number of books by these authors so this is not a snide comparison I’m making - there is a high chance that you’ll enjoy Sasha White’s Gypsy Heart. “

Wow! I’m honored to be compared to these ladies. Julie Leto has an exellent articel for writers on her website called “Ditching the “Book of my heart” for the “Book of my Voice.” I read this article about 2 or 3 years ago, and it hit home. This was before Elloras Cave and erotic romance become a popular sub-genre. I was writing erotica and was just starting my first attmpt at a romance (Gypsy Heart).

Reading her article helped me realize that being able to write Hot and Sexy scenes was a talent that not all authors have, and that I shouldn’t try to tone it down for anyone. It was when I realized that if I was meant to only write erotica, that I was ok with it. Erotic stories were what I liked, and what suited my voice.

I’m very lucky that more and more people are starting to want to read the hotter stories, and that there is now a growing market for the “Book of my Voice” stories.

What about you? Do you write what you want to write? Or what comes naturally? Or do you write what you think will sell, or get you an audience?

What about when it comes to blogging? I’ve read blogs of people I know, and some of them aren’t true to their voice. It’s like they present themseves as how they think people want to see them, not how they really are. Do you think readers, of books and blogs can tell when a writer isn’t being true to their voice, or their character?

I think they can. I think that’s what it is when I read a book and I don’t like it. There’s no real reason I don’t like it, but something was lacking, or off about it. I think that might be what it is that’s missing.

The authors true voice.

I hope my books always have my true voice in them, no matter what gere or sub-genre I write in.

Remember a week or so ago I talked about a weird dream of funnel clouds and stuff? And we sorta tried to analyze it? Well, here’s some pictures from last weeks thunderstorms here in the Edmonton area.

It’s no wonder I dreamt of funnel clouds, huh?

My Fave.

And he has a new movie coming out soon that looks Fantastic.

Check out Four Brothers

I sold a novel to Berkley!!!

My dream publisher!!!

I received an email from Editor Cindy Hwang at Berkley. They like one of my story ideas and have taken me on!!! I even get an invitation to the Berkley Party in Reno!!

Ok, I have no more secrets now. I admit, I sorta knew about this a bit ago, but I was scared to say anything, didn’t want to jinx it. Thanks so much to my friends that have kept quiet while I went nuts about the happenings these last few weeks.

Yahooooo!!!

There’s lots of fun to be had this afternoon!! I’m hosting an Author Chat from 12 noon EST - 5pm on the E Book Loveyahoo loop. So if you have a chance drop in, check out some excerpts and take part in the giveaways!!

I’ve invited some author friends to drop in and share some of their stories too, so you can expect excerpts from Beth Williamson,JJ Massa, Celia Stuart, Raine Weaver and Shara Lanel as well!!

Ok, I rarely comment on all the fuss about RWA and graphical standards and Erotica vs Erotic Romance. However, I recieved my July RWR today (yes, isn’t it nice that I recieved the magazine a day AFTER the survery inside it is supposed to be returned by).

Anyway, the first thing I looked at was the letters to the Editor. Why? Because I wrote one to them almost 2 months ago, after one was published that complained about the covers with hunks in cheesy costumes. I’m sure you all know which one I’m referring to. But, since my RWR was, once again, extremely late in arriveing, my letter didn’t make the deadline for the June RWR. I waited to see if they would publish or respond in any way to it in the July issue. And nothing.

Then as I sit here blog hoppping I see what Shannon has to say. After this I check out Paper Back Writers Blog and see more about the SQWAK by a Harlequin/Silhouette author that says she doesn’t like writing sex scenes, but her characters DEMANDED it of her. Well, gee, my characters demand it too. But I guess that doesn’t count because I actually call a bird a bird, and admit I write erotica, as well as erotic romance.

Anyway, since RWA didn’t publish my letter to them, or respond to it in any way…I figure I’ll Post it here because it really sums up my feelings about the whole situation.

I give you, my Letter To The Editor. (THat was written and sent to then BEFORE the graphical standards fuss.)

Dear Editor,

Sasha White

Last week I announced I got an agent. In fact, I was lucky enough to get my top pick of an agent!!

Well, I have more news. I think it’s safe to tell you all now that I got a call last week.

Yes, an actual CALL, not just an email. From an editor. Specifically, from John Scognamiglio of Kensington.

I sold a novella to Kensington for their new erotica line!!! :hehe: :laugh:

UPDATE: CONTEST WINNER.
NICOLE is the winner of yesterdays Draw!! She wins a free dowload of anyone of my eBooks.
Take a look at the Bookshelf, Nicole, and email me your choice.

Cheers,
Sasha

Okay all, I’ve been having such a great couple of weeks, I feel the need to share my good luck!

So, I’m going to giveaway a free download of one of my eBooks today. Winner’s Choice of which one. All you have to do to enter the draw is post a comment here telling me, and everyone else, what the craziest thing you ever done while at work was.

This isn’t a contest to see who did the craziest thing, so even if what you did is tame in comparison to others, still post it. It’s just a way to get to know you all a bit better, and to get your name into the draw!

I’ll start, the craziest thing I ever did at work was engage in sexual activity (with my boyfriend at the time), in the men’s bathroom while there was still people in the bar. I was young and wild back then…oh, the memories. :P

Mrs. Giggles liked Meandros!!

Check it out!