Archive for January, 2008



Friday, January 18th, 2008
More reviews

While I was procrastinating on my current WIP, I googled reviews for WICKED. I hadn’t done this since the book was released, and I was thrilled to find this review at My Thoughts About Nothing At All:

“Lara does indeed prove that she has submissive tendencies - that she enjoys and wants to submit to Karl. It isn’t an easy journey for Lara, and Ms. White gives us quite a glimpse of Lara’s thoughts and emotions about her new relationship. One of my favorite parts of the book is where Lara researches dominance and submission online. I think we get a great glimpse into Lara’s mind and how she deals with the journey she is embarking upon with Karl. Plus, I loved Karl. While he is a dominant, he is caring and loving. Yummy!!!”

She also has a review for BOUND and for TROUBLE

I also found that Dear Author did a review for WICKED recently. Although, this review proves that, like most books, not everyone is going to love it.

For more opinions on WICKED, check out the three Reader Reviews on Amazon.com

I’ll be in the writing cave and probably not posting this weekend, but I wanted to remind all readers out there of my NEW YEAR GIVEWAY. If you’ve read either WICKED (or SEXY DEVIL) be sure to post an online bookstore reader review, and send me the link. You’ll be entered to win a $50 GC.

Thursday, January 17th, 2008
Slim Camp

Tricks and Tips.

How’s everyone doing?

I was doing great until yesterday. yep. Yesterday and today I’ve been bad. But I’ve been super stressed. Feb 1st deadline for one publisher, March 1st for two proposals, and I thought I’d have a home for another story in April, but it seems business stuff is not working in my favor.

Anyway, stress has made me stop being so careful..and Part of me is mad at myself, and part of me doesn’t care because I have other things to worry about. BUT, I lost 2 pounds last week!! ( I weigh in on Sundays at the gym…so it’s consistent) and I’ve found a few thing’s y’all might like to use.

First up, check my blog sidebar. See the SLIM CAMP button? And next to it is a small meter thingy. Okay, it’s a word meter for tracking how many words toward your goal for writing is…but I’ve substituted pounds for words. :) Just click HERE and it will take you right to the page where you can get you’re own! (I have no idea why my meter is int he middle. It wasn’t when I put it up the first time. It should sort of of be at the start…you know, like a thermometer. LOL

Another thing… Counting Calories. It’s important. I’m workinngon paying more attention, but I’m not as strict as I should be.

Check This one out I’ve not used it, but it’s a free one.

Myself, I like to use an actual paper book. LOl Can;t help it. it’s the only thign that works form e.
However, I do not like to count calories on my own..so I use this one, simply for the math.

And thanks to an email from Amie, here’s a link to 5 Foods to Try, and 5 to avoid.

Hope these links help you stay focussed. And hopefully I’ll see more Goal meters posted around, with slow and steady results.

Monday, January 14th, 2008
WICKED excerpt

I thought I’d start your week off right with a steamy scene from my latest release, WICKED.

The band was playing and the heavy beat matched the low level throb in Lara’s blood as she moved. The heat of admiring eyes drifted over her skin. There were so many, male and female, all hot with passion that fired her blood.

She’d take one of them home that night. A man. A man with a big cock, plenty of passion and lots of stamina to help chase away the hot dreams of that arrogant egotistical … lawyer.

Large hands rested on her hips and a body brushed against her back. She glanced over her shoulder and winked at the bald college boy who’d moved in to dance with her.

She shouldn’t call him a boy, he was probably only younger than her by a year or two, but he wasn’t man enough to inspire a stronger title. His excitement and eagerness fairly bled from him as he rubbed his groin against her ass in an effort to be sexy. It might be a little mean of her to tease him, but she couldn’t stop herself.

She bent forward at the waist, pressing her hips back against him, and did a bump and grind that had her own body softening, readying itself for action. With a flip of her head, she straightened up, back arched as she rested her head against his shoulder and undulated against him in time with the music.

“You are so fucking hot,” he panted in her ear, his hands slipping over the smooth flesh of her belly that was bared by her crop top.

She spun in his arms just as the last notes of the song were struck, and the music faded into the crowd’s applause.

The band said they were going to take a short break, and everyone started to drift off the dance floor. It was time to rehydrate.

“Thanks for the dance,” she said to the boy, and spun on her heel to leave.

He grabbed her arm, halting her steps. “That’s it? Come on, baby. Let’s find a dark corner and get to know each other better.”

She looked at his hand on her arm before raising her gaze to his. She gave him a look that any smart man would recognize as a warning. College boy wasn’t stupid, and he released his grip.
“Yeah,” he said with a sneer. “Whatever.”

Lara headed for the bar without another word, and immediately spotted the lean blond parked there in leather pants and a snug black t-shirt.

Oh, shit.

Her heart kicked in her chest and every hair on her body stood on end. Karl looked so fucking good her mouth actually started to water. Saliva pooled on her tongue and her pussy clenched in recognition of what it hungered for. She’d been able to resist the lure of his challenge when she only had images of him in a suit and tie in her mind, but this … she had no resistance to the living fantasy in front of her.

Even worse, she wasn’t sure she wanted to.

Altering her course slightly she headed straight for him. “Well hello there, sexy. How are you tonight?”

“Feeling pretty good after watching your little show there,” he replied. “You move very well, sweetie.”

Pleasure swept over her at his compliment and she gave herself a mental kick in the ass. She knew she moved well, she didn’t need him to tell her that. Plus, he’d called her sweetie.

Lara eyed him. She realized he was being sincere and that sent a wave of pure desire rushing through her veins. Normally she hated it when men called her sweetie or baby or darlin’, or any number of chauvinistic endearments. But Karl’s lazily spoken words were different somehow.
“Thanks,” she said before smiling at the bartender and asking for a bottle of water.

When he set the water on the bar Karl handed him a bill before she could, and the bartender walked away.

“Thank you, again.” She turned to face Karl, stepping closer so that her hip brushed against his leather-clad knee.

She let her eyes roam over him, not bothering to hide the need simmering in her blood. Why should she? She’d made it pretty clear the other night that she wanted him. He’d been the one to walk away.

Remembering that, she shifted, a little unsure exactly how to handle him now. Unsure of how she wanted to handle him now.

As if he could read her thoughts, Karl’s lips tilted slightly and the lines around his eyes crinkled, making the small scar that ran through his left eyebrow shift. “You didn’t call,” he said.
Not wanting to shout in the loud bar, or let him sense her momentary doubts, she shifted closer. When she moved, he spread his knees wider and she automatically filled the spot.

“Why didn’t you call?” he repeated.

She arched a brow at him. “Why didn’t you call?”

He chuckled. “Because you’re the one who needs to decide if you’re really willing to do anything at least once.”

Would she? Wicked heat zinged from her brain to her sex in answer and she grinned. Payback could be so much fun, sometimes.

“Follow me?” she challenged.

His chocolate eyes darkened and his lips twitched as he stood so they were chest to chest. “Lead the way.”

With a little extra swing in her hip, she headed for the back of the pub.

The band was starting up again and they were going against the stream of people heading back to the dance floor. Karl’s hand rested on the curve of her hip, the heat of his body close behind her as they passed the mens room, then the ladies room and went straight out the back door.

She’d been antsy and horny before she saw him, but in the past three minutes her body had started to burn from the inside out. Everything in her was centered on having him - he was not going to walk away from her again. She was in control this time.

Karl was all man - all very sexy, very primal man. She might not know exactly what was going on between them, but she did know one thing for sure - she was woman enough to take him on, and revel in it.

The cool night air hit her skin and a shiver ripped through her. She glanced around the empty parking lot, no real plan in her mind, just animalistic need driving her to do what came naturally. She started to head for her car, but then spotted the narrow walkway between the pub and the darkened building next to it. A big leafy tree almost hid the small space.

It was perfect.

Without a word she entered the small passage and went about ten steps before stopping. She turned and faced Karl, who was looking at her with a mix of curiosity and approval.

“You,” she said, putting her hands on his chest and gently shoving him against the cement wall of the pub. “Are not walking away from me this time.”

She leaned in, pressing her body against his fully, and ran her tongue over the tattoo on his neck. His pulse jumped as she nibbled her way toward his ear only to have her head pulled back sharply. The hand that was suddenly wrapped in her hair tightened, and her pussy throbbed in answer.

“Oooh,” she cooed in appreciation, but the sound was cut off when his head came down and his mouth covered hers.

Lara struggled to remember her plan as Karl’s flavor washed over her. He tasted so damn good - hot, potent and male. His muscles flexed and danced under her hand as she swept them down over his chest and flat abs to his belt. Her fingers shook with her eagerness as she unsnapped and unzipped his pants.

Pushing aside the supple leather, she groaned into Karl’s mouth when his cock leapt into the palm of her hand.

Oh yeah! He was well built all over.

The grip on her hair tightened and her head was tugged back. Karl’s mouth slid over her cheek to her ear, where he nipped at the sensitive lobe, sending bolts of pleasure straight to her pussy. “What are you gonna do with that, naughty girl?”

She pulled back slightly, shaking her head and dislodging his grip. “I’m going to make it mine,” she said as she bent her knees.

Karl watched as Lara knelt in front of him, the moonlight streaming through the trees leaves and gleaming on the top of her head as her hot breath drifted over his naked cock. She’d surprised him again, in a very good way.

A long lick up the underside of his cock had him sucking in a sharp breath and reaching deep for his self-control as she swirled her tongue over the sensitive head. His balls tightened and he closed his eyes, letting his head fall back against the wall.

His fingers tangled in her soft hair, but he just enjoyed the feel of the silky strands. This was her thing and he was going to let her do it the way she wanted.

For now.

It felt good, better than good, as she expertly circled the base of his shaft with her fingers and stroked. She caressedthe full length of his shaft while her lips were wrapped around the top, gently sucking on the head. She popped him out of her mouth, licking him like a lollipop for a brief moment before taking him deep.

A groan of pleasure rumbled through him, and he let it escape. “Deeper, sugar. Take me as deep as you can,” he coached.

He didn’t press into her though, he wanted to let her play, let her taste him, and get used to the size and feel of him.

He also wanted to see how well she listened.

Another groan eased from his throat when she did as he asked, her hands gripping his thighs as she stretched her jaw and sank down on his cock.

She couldn’t take him all, he hadn’t expected her too, but she took him deep enough that he was touching the back of her throat. He looked down at her, one hand going to gently cup under her jaw. Karl could feel himself there as she pulled back, then took him deep again.

“Good girl,” he murmured when her throat spasmed around him and she pulled back sharply, leaving his cock bobbing in the cool air. “Do it again. I like it when I feel the back of your throat.”

She looked up at him, her eyes gleaming in the darkness as she licked her shiny lips. His heart pounded as he waited for her to speak, but she didn’t. Instead, one hand wrapped around his shaft again and she closed her eyes, taking him into her mouth once more. This time, there was no struggle to take him deep.

Her hand stroked in time with her mouth as she sucked, her head going up and down, her speed increasing. Her other hand reached between his legs, wiggling in under the leather low on his hips and cupping his balls. He watched her, just as much pleasure coming from the sight of her at his feet as from the actual sensation of her mouth on him.

He kept his hand beneath her chin where he could feel her pulse pounding, and his cock sliding along her tongue. The sound of her panting breath was music to his ears and his cock swelled. She was working so hard, such a good girl. Such a sassy, sexy, horny, adventurous girl.
Karl’s breath caught as his hips thrust forward, everything inside him centering on his cock as pleasure exploded and he gave her all he had.

“Yes, my girl,” he cried as she swallowed. “Take it all.”

Tremors rippled through him as she continued to suckle him, gently cleaning him before she stood slowly. When she was at her full height she reached up, cupped the back of his head and pulled him down for a kiss. He tasted himself on her tongue as it swept between his lips and into his mouth in one fierce move. Then she was done.

She stepped back, a fingertip wiping the corner of her smiling lips. “I will do anything once,” she purred before spinning on her heel and walking away.

“Call me,” she shouted over her shoulder before she disappeared around the corner of the building.

A laugh bubbled up inside of him and he let it roll out. She was certainly a handful. A very pleasurable, and deliciously wicked, handful.

* * *

“WICKED by Sasha White is the best erotic story I’ve ever read.” ~ Romance Junkies. com

“Sasha White’s WICKED definitely lives up to its name; the sizzling hot and sexy storyline has characters you’ll fall in love with.”-Fresh Fiction.com

“White turns up the heat with electrifying erotic scenes and a delicious alpha hero. It’s a realistic portrayal of two commitment-phobic people who turn sex games into romance. Fans will recognize some secondary characters from previous books, and new characters add just enough conflict to make things interesting. The plot moves at a good pace, and the sex is edgy, including threesomes and a M/M couple.”- Romantic Times Magazine

Read More excerpts

Don’t forget to chek out my New Year Giveaway

I’ll be chatting at Realms Of Lovetonight at 9 PM EST> Drop in and say Hi!

Monday, January 14th, 2008
Read these!

Lynn Viehl is one of the few writes around that I know of that is so very brave and honest with her blog. She’s know as Paperback Writer and has a lot of experience. I loved her Jessica Hall stories and her Darkyn series is standout. (and one day I will read the Star Doc book s I have on my TBR pile )

I started reading her blog because she was one of the few writers I could find that were vocal about how detrimental it can be for a writer to get so wrapped up in the politics of organizations, or to buy into all the hype of contests and “how to’s”. She’s always been a supporter of the writer just writing the story and not trying to follow what everyone else, or the market, is doing. I’m probably not expressing myself very clearly here, but those of you that read her blog get what I mean.

PBW is all about the writer’s right to tell the story they want to tell it. All about following the characters and be true to the story, and not to the market, or what the fad or trend is. So not only am I fan of her stories, I’m a fan of hers. Which makes it so fucking amazing to me that she dedicated the final story in one of her free book series to me.
Worthy is the first, Willing is the second, adn recently made available is Wanted.

The stories are in PDF and take us on a little trip into the Darkyn World. Check them out. And for more free reads from the very talented lady.. scroll down the sidebar of her blog until you see FREEBIES.

Friday, January 11th, 2008
Dragon’s anyone?

Fabulous Diva Release:
Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket A Sorcha’s Children Novel by Debbie Mumford
Rating: Tangy
Book Length: Novel
Genre: Fantasy Romance

Sorcha and Caedyrn’s love has created a new breed of beings. Neither wholly dragon nor fully human, Sorcha’s children shapeshift at will. The six fledglings have been raised as dragons, but the time has come to explore their human heritage. Aislinn and Taran are the first to leave the ice aerie for the world of men.

Aislinn discovers the lure of sexuality amidst the intrigues of King Leofric’s court, while Taran learns the source of his debilitating malady. The siblings confront danger and prejudice among their mother’s kin and discover love along the way. But love creates dilemmas: To live within the ice aerie with their dragon kin, or live amongst humans? Aislinn and Taran must make their choice.

Doesn’t this sound great? I’m very intrigued and can’t wait to read it.
BUY IT HERE

MORE GREAT Books from my Too Be Read Pile:

Mackenzie McKade’s Black Widow is on e-shelves at Samhain, and it looks fabulous. I can’t wait to read this one. It’s first in my TBR pile for Feb, once I finish writing the WIP

Charlene Teglia’s Miss Lonely Hearts

Sylvia Day’s Heat of the Night. More dream guardians!

I’m debating on buying the latest Kitty book. I was disappointed in the last one because I wanted her to end up with Cormac. LOL And I’m waiting for Lori Armstrong’s latest, as well as the next Devils On Horseback from Beth. I now know why readers often tell me to write faster. LOL

OH, and if you haven’t stopped by The Smut Sluts blog yet ths week, do so now!

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Thursday, January 10th, 2008
New Year Giveaway

Tell everyone what you think … and be entered to win a $50 Gift Certificate.

Have you read SEXY DEVIL? Or my latest from Berkley, WICKED?

If you have, then why haven’t you told people what you think of it?

Post a Reader Review on Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble.com, or any other online bookstore you like to use for one of these books, and be entered to win a $50 gift certificate from me.

The more reviews you post, the more chances you have to win.

How this works.

Post your review online, and send the link to contest@sashawhite.net .
Every link to a review you wrote will get you another entry into the draw for the $50 GC from your favorite online bookstore.

For yet another chance to win, sign up for my WHITE HOT NEWS newsletter, and be entered again. SIGN UP HERE

This contest will run until the end of February, the winner will be announced in the early March issue of Sasha’s WHITE HOT NEWS.

Wednesday, January 9th, 2008
Slim Camp

funny pictures
moar funny pictures

How’s the week going for y’all? I had a not so great weekend, diet wise, but I’ve done really well so far this week, and the key is to just take it one day at a time. If I sound like a 12 Step program, so be it. It’s working for me.

I admit it though…it took hitting a low point. Every other time I’ve tried to get my diet back under control it was because I hit a high point, as in a high point on the scale. Not this time, this time it was a low point. I know I’m heavy enough that if I went to my Dr. he’d suggest Gastric Bypass, but I’m stubborn, and I’ve decided to put that stubborn streak to use. You see, I’m not real fond of Doctors, and definitely not fond of surgery. I’ve lsot wrehgt before, adn I’m going to do it again ..and this time, it’s going to last. I’m 38 years old now, and my body is feeling it. I can’t afford to see-saw in this department any longer.

So I am determined. First thing to go…Pop.

Yep. Even though I’m am near a deadline, I’ve cut it out, except for one glass a day when I am at work. I can’t have it in my house because then I drink it, and I don’t eat. I have to say, in the last three days I’ve gotten back intothe habit of water, water and more water, and it’s making a difference. A lot of my carb cravings have sorta left…not all of them..but a lot. LOL

ANd I was doing good back at the gym until stuff happened at work and I had to start work this week every day an hour and a half early…and I just could not drag my ass out of bed early enough to make it. So today, I’m aiming to go after work…it has to be done, because I have sexy clothes I want to wear!

Thanks everyone who’s been sending stuff to me, I’m going to use it all..just not all today. *grin* Today I chose this poem that Laurie sent me. Hope it helps you keep going!

Twas the month after Christmas and all through the house
Nothing would fit me, not even a blouse.

The cookies I’d nibbled, the eggnog I’d taste.
All the holiday parties had gone to my waist.

When I got on the scales there arose such a number!
When I walked to the store (less a walk than a lumber).

I’d remember the marvellous meals I’d prepared;
The gravies and sauces and beef nicely rared,
The wine and the rum balls, the bread and the cheese
And the way I’d never said, “No thank you, please.”

As I dressed myself in my husband’s old shirt
And prepared once again to do battle with dirt—
I said to myself, as I only can
“You can’t spend a winter disguised as a man!”

So–away with the last of the sour cream dip,
Get rid of the fruit cake, every cracker and chip
Every last bit of food that I like must be banished
Till all the additional ounces have vanished.

I won’t have a cookie–not even a lick.
I’ll want only to chew on a long celery stick.

I won’t have hot biscuits, or corn bread, or pie,
I’ll munch on a carrot and quietly cry.

I’m hungry,
I’m lonesome,
and life is a bore—
But isn’t that what January is for?

Unable to giggle, no longer a riot.
Happy New Year to all and to all a good diet!

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008
Traveling.

I’m partying with some new friends over at a their blog called The Smut Sluts for the week. Come and check it out. :)

Monday, January 7th, 2008
Oops

SO, anyone who knows me knows I am not a morning person. It doesn’t matter if I’ve been up all day doing whatever, when 8 PM rolls around I become awake. Likewise, Even if I’ve slept all night, I can not be awake at 8 AM. I’m like a vampire who dies when the sun comes up..only for me, it’s between 730 and 8 AM.

I blame years of night shift work…and to be honest, I like being a night person. It’s a whole other world after dark. Anyway, the point of this story is to say that Last Saturday night I went to bed at 4AM then woke up at 6 because my brain was going full speed. So I got up and did some work until 8. At 8 I was dead, so I went back to bed, and was just falling asleep when someone hammered on my door. Yes , hammered.

I thought the building was on fire or something and stumbled to the door, eyes struggling to open as I pulled my robe around me and tried not to step on Scarlet, (who loves to get out and run amok in the building). I leaned in to peek around the door at the same time I opened it, and my face connected with the little brass bar that extends half an inch beyond the frame as a lock - which I obviously didn’t notice with my eyes only half open. (Instead of a security chain I have the solid bar thingy) . The result…me swearing a blue streak, and a bit of a black eye.

This pic is a couple days after it happened. Doesn’t it look great? I had many customers at the bar thinking I got drunk and really rowdy on New Years, but that is not what happend. Geez, you’d think I have a reputation or something.

Sunday, January 6th, 2008
News Updates

Book News:
WICKED is out!

wicked

You can read all about it on my Bookpage, but I wanted to share this new review with you.

WICKED by Sasha White is the best erotic story I’ve ever read. Everything from Ms. White is amazing, but WICKED struck a cord with me that her other books haven’t as yet. I could relate to Lara, a woman who’s used to being in charge but willing to give up her power to be taken by the man of her dreams. Karl is yummy and stacked like a brick (you know) house. He’s definitely a man I’d let tie me up and have his way with me for hours. There’s a really intriguing storyline going on throughout also, keeping me engrossed and begging for the ending I wanted. I was kept on the edge of my seat by the back and forth feelings of both Karl and Lara. Neither character wanted to give up control to the other, ultimately proving who was the more dominant. The sex scenes will leave you breathless and craving immediate release. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Ms. White’s writing…she’s one of the best erotica authors I’ve ever read and WICKED definitely proves it!” ~ Amanda,Romance Junkies.com

And as of today, Sunday, Amazon.com has only 2 copies left in stock!!! YAY! So go out and buy those two copies people…then they’ll order more and my publisher will be pleased with me.

Get to know me…more:
Monday, January 7th, from 9-10PM EST I’ll be chatting at Romance Junkies.com. Come and visit, ask some questions, and maybe win a prize.

Author and friend Delilah Devlin interviewed me for her last newsletter. If you’re interested you can read it here Up-to-Date with Delilah

*** And a Giveaway for Readers!

The Allure Authors Giveaway

A New Year deserves to be kicked off with a bang!
The Allure Authors have put together the ultimate package for any Romance Lover. Sign up for our Newsletter to be entered to win a DOZEN romance novels - in various subgenres.
SIGN UP HERE.

Vivi Anna - Blood Secrets, Dark Lies
Sylvia Day - Pleasures of the Night and HOTN sales proof
Delilah Devlin - Into the Darkness
Cathryn Fox _ Pleasure Control, Pleasure Prolonged
Myla Jackson - Wild, Wild, Women of the West I
Lisa Renee Jones - Beast of Desire, Beast of Darkness
Sasha White - Trouble and Sexy Devil

Deadline: February 13, 2008.
Winner will be announced on February 14, 2008.