Writing Dangerously
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Writing Dangerously

There are a lot of posts around the blogosphere about the New Year, the past year, resolutions, and goals. I wasn’t going to post one because my goals and resolutions are a year round thing. However, Paperback Writer has a great post up about writing a dangerous book this year, and I’m going to join her.

I’ve not been around the publishing industry long, and from what writer friends tell me, I already have a bit of a reputation for being edgy and pushing the envelope a bit – when it comes to erotic fiction. Yet, I still feel that *I* need to change things up. When I try to think of new stories and new ideas, I’m stumped. Mainly because I feel as if I’ve written the stories I wanted to write. I’ve never exactly been a safe or traditional storyteller, but I have to admit I’m a bit stumped by what to do next. I have editors waiting for proposals from me, but I’ve not sent anything because I can’t think of an idea *I* can get excited about.

The good thing? John, my editor at Kensington accepted a blank idea for my last contract. By that I mean, He accepted the one book idea (PRIMAL MALE will be the sequel to SEXY DEVIL) but the second book in the 2 books sale is a blank. I can send him a proposal later, when it’s time to work on the story. This gives me time to find something I really want to write. So my erotic fiction will be getting edgier still, as well as maintaining the very important emotional aspect that I think makes true erotic fiction rock.

Beyond that, I want to try another genre. Not sure what, I have a few ideas…but I’m going for a dangerous book in 2 ways. It will be something I’ve never written, and it will be envelope pushing in a way that will surprise even me.

And for fun, thanks to Amie for this.


The Recipe For Sasha


3 parts Delight
2 parts Recklessness
1 part Ambition

Splash of Mania

Finish off with whipped cream

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22 Comments

  5. vanessa jaye

    “It will be something I’ve never written, and it will be envelope pushing in a way that will surprise even me.”

    Sounds good to me, Sasha. See, even if you’re not physically travelling, you’re still exploring with your writing. 😀

  8. Katie

    It looks I am the only reader responding to this post. I am just reading my review copy of Wicked and boy do I love it, even though it contains a club scene which I usually avoid at all costs. Sasha, you are one of two authors that can – so far – sell me anything, even Dungeon BDSM, and yes, I know, many others consider this still vanilla play but for a vanilla person it’s anything but. Anyway, what I wanted to say is that I believe you could do a gay romance very well, but I think NY isn’t as far as that to publish man romance (but maybe you could break the grounds???). But pretty, pretty please, no twincest or incest stories or heroes with two or three dicks, that grosses me out *g*. Go girl go!

  9. cathy M

    The Recipe For cathy

    3 parts Recklessness
    2 parts Wit
    1 part Flirtation

    Splash of Tease

    Chug!

    Just finished reading Sexy Devil and loved it. Great job with the paranormal storyline.

  10. Vivi Anna

    2008 must be the year of change, and doing something different. I too am embarking on a new path…going down a different road and hoping it pays off in the end.

    I know you’ll be great at whatever you do Sasha!

  12. Eden Bradley

    Sasha-you do push the envelope-that’s what your readers love about you! And your friends, too. 🙂
    You’ll come up with a brilliant, exciting idea when it’s time-you always do. Maybe right now the universe is letting you take a breather.
    BTW-just saw the pics of your new cat-Scarlet is beautiful!

  14. Sasha

    Hi Katie! I promise, no incest or twincest! And thank you so much for the high praise. I do try to make sure that anyone can enjoy my books, vanilla or kink of any kind, because to me, it’s not always about the sex itself…and it thrills me to know that that comes though in the stories.

  15. Sasha

    Cathy! That’s a great recipe!! and Thank you. I’m so glad you enjoyed Sexy Devil!

    Same goes for you Vivi! You rock whatever you do. Are you excited about the new path??!

    And OMG! Isn’t that the perfect recipe for you, Vivi!

  20. Sexyhusband

    Both my wife and I like your work and are intrigued by the idea of you “writing dangerously”. If you haven’t seen it, one book that might give you ideas on how to push the envelope is Swing, by Opal Carew. I picked it up this weekend and was blown away by it. It really squared the circle in ways I didn’t realize were possible.

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