Sasha White

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I’m over at the new blog all day Tuesday about THE EROTIC MARKET. Basically, it’s just me babbling on about erotic fiction and writing, and publishing. However, you should come see me, and check out the blog. There’s some great posts up already and if you comment you’re entered for a chance to win a free book!”

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These were taken on the same evening, at the same time, but the top one isn’t just an enlargement of the bottom, and even though the differences are slight, I liek th top one best. Maybe it’s the bird?

You can click the photos to see a larger versions.

“Opening a book from Sasha White guarantees a deliciously decadent storyline, and once again, she doesn’t disappoint …”

“My Prerogative is the perfect title to explore this intense tale of a naughty woman seeking love, but refusing to settle for the wrong man in her life. We engage with Kelsey as she interacts with people who don’t really “get” her, and we giggle with glee as she meets the man who knows exactly what she needs to find eventual fulfillment…”Ms. White grasped the concept of a woman’s needs and weaved a wonderful tale of realization. My Prerogative is an insightful and thought provoking page turner that I know you’ll enjoy.” “

Read the full review at Nightowl Romance

MY PREROGATIVE
Berkley Trade
ISBN-10: 042522340X
ISBN-13: 978-0425223406
Genre: Contemporary
Release Date: September 2, 2008

She does what she likes…
…and what she likes is absolutely wicked.

Kelsey Howard is happy with the single life. She has great friends, a fun job tending bar, and a nice apartment. Not to mention the freedom to enjoy a few wild sex games with strangers—the riskier the better. But what she’s really looking for in the darkness is love.

Then Kelsey realizes she’s got an annonymous stranger watching her every move—and every move she makes is arousing them both. In fact, not only is she not scared, she thinks she may have finally found her soul mate. Especially when she meets the mischievous mystery man in the flesh. That’s when the fun and games really start, and Kelsey realizes just how far she’s prepared to go for love.

Excerpt

When I got home late Saturday afternoon I was feeling frisky and ready to shake things up. I’m used to people watching me while I work, a bartender is just as much an entertainer as drink master, and I had plenty of flare experience to keep people watching. But in the past week I’d started looking at any guys in the club that were six feet or taller and wondering if it might be my watcher from across the street.

It was time to introduce myself.

As soon as the sun set that night I flipped all the lights in my apartment on, and began to dance, alone in my living room. Wearing a black button up blouse and a flowing black summer skirt that swayed with my movements I closed my eyes, let myself feel the music, and imagined him sitting right in front of me.

Raising my arms above my head, I started out like a belly dancer. I swayed, I twisted, I swiveled my hips and let my hands run down over my breasts and up my thighs, lifting my skirt and then letting it drop. The music filled my head and flowed through my veins as, with slow deliberate movements I undid each button, one by one. The blouse hung open as I moved, my fingertips trailing over my bare skin, teasing me, teasing him. I’d enjoy giving my watcher a lap dance. Oh yes, I’d make him sit and watch while I moved above him and he couldn’t touch. It would be delicious.

Sweat rose on my skin in the heat and I let the blouse fall from my shoulders to the floor. Still dancing, I let my hands play upon my thighs, lifting and dropping my skirt as I moved — flashing more skin. No, a lap dance would be too crude. I’d want to dress up in some fine lingerie, and do the burlesque routine. The art of the tease is so much sexier than the crude bumping and grinding of modern strippers.

Although crude and raw certainly did have it’s place.

I dropped my skirt so I wore only my electric pink bra and thong set. Reacting to the change of music, I gave up the sensual tease and did some bumping and grinding against an imaginary lover until the urge to strip completely and dig out my toys was throbbing through my system. Then I opened my eyes and looked beyond my balcony and directly across the street.

He was there.

Without hesitation I spun on my heel and picked up the piece of cardboard I’d written on earlier … and held it up for him to read.

555-6541

Excitement ripped through Harlan. She was giving him her phone number.

He set his camera down and stepped back from the window. The question is … why?

He glanced around the loft, seeing the images of her he’d already worked on. Should he call her? His gut clenched and he remembered the way she’d looked standing out on her balcony, lost and alone. There was no should or shouldn’t to it. He couldn’t not call her.

Lifting the camera he zoomed in and re-read the number. Where the hell was his phone? His worktable was a mess. It was an organized chaos though and he knew the phone was on there somewhere. He just wasn’t sure exactly where.

Muttering the numbers over and over he shuffled some paint tubes and brushes around, pushed aside an old canvas and finally found the phone beneath a dirty cloth that stunk of turpentine.

He punched the numbers into the phone and arrived back at the window in time to see her answer.

“You’ve been watching me,” she said. And it wasn’t a question.

“Yes.”

“Why?”

Did he even know why? Sure, she’d been the muse that got him painting again, but it was more than that. He’d always been a people watcher, but he’d never taken it to this level before. He’d never spied on anyone.

“You’re beautiful,” he said simply.

“It’s more than that, isn’t it?”

She knew. This woman who was so innately sexual somehow knew that there was more to his watching her than just a quick thrill. Did she feel the connection between them?

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When I was young, as in before I even hit 13, I was reading romance along with my Archie’s comics. When the very first Harlequin Blaze hit the stores, I bought it. I won’t tell you how old I was the first time I read a Penthouse Forum. Needless to say, I was in heaven when I discovered erotica. I mean real erotica. Like Clies Press and Black Lace put out. The novels are okay, but what I really liked, and still like, are the short story collections.

Short and erotic. Not always extremely sexual (which I know some people find hard to understand) but always highly erotic. When I decided to write, it was suggested that I try my hand at erotica because that was one of my favorite genres to read. I started out writing short stories, and was honored to be in collections with authors like Alison Tyler, Saskia Walker, Portia DeCosta.

When big New York Publishers started publishing erotic lines, and I discovered Saskia Walker and I had not only the same agent, but also the same publisher, I proposed an anthology together. That was how KINK came about, and I am now honored to be able to claim Saskia as a friend.

Now, being my friend does not automatically make me love your writing, or want to pimp your books. My friends know this. But if I love what you write, I’m thrilled to support and pimp all I can. As it is, I loved Saskia’s writing before we were friends, so this is not trouble at all.

What am I getting at? Her newest release RECKLESS of course.

RECKLESS is so much more than the blurb on the back of the book hints at. The story is not an uncommon one. A young woman feeling the need to break free of the too-comfortable life and settled existence she maintains and explore life, and her sexuality.

But Reckless is so much more than that. Set in Spain, Saskia draws a vivid picture of all the characters involved, and their surroundings for the reader. As a reader I was quickly intrigued, drawn into the mystery and the attraction of the Teodoro men right along with Katrina. I knew who the ‘right’ man was, and yet, I couldn’t help but want Katrina to explore just a bit more of her dark side with the ‘wrong’ one. *blush* But that’s me. I think if I were Katrina, I’d have maybe made a bad mistake. LOL And that is one of the great draws of the story, I couldn’t help but want to be in Katrina’s position. And I bet when you read it, you’ll wish you were too.

Reckless contains so much more than the hot sex and erotic atmosphere Saskia is known for. It has danger, intrigue, and romance, making it a delicious read that you should not miss!

“Arousing, enigmatic and gripping, RECKLESS is on my ‘highly recommended’ list. If a dark romance with many suspenseful, surprising, and erotic moments is what you crave, then RECKLESS is the book for you!” ~ Romance Junkies

Read An Excerpt

Evil Editor Angie James has made it happen! Secret Thoughts: EROTIQUE and LUSTFUL have been combined to make one print collection. It will be released on October 28, 2008, and it’s Available for Pre-Order Now!.

Domination or submission? Menage a trois or man on man? What about voyeurism? A tease? A taste? Sink your teeth into this collection of erotica short stories from five top erotic storytellers.

Everyone has them. Those Secret Thoughts that bring forth your hottest dreams and desires. The ones you dont share, the ones that make your heart pound and your blood heat. What’s your pleasure? Kink? A lusty encounter with a stranger? Two strangers? How about man on man while you watch?

These authors draw back the curtain on your deepest, lustiest, most secret forbidden fantasies. Slow and sensuous. Or hot and hard. The pleasures all yours. Go on. Step through the curtain. You know you want to.

Warning, this title contains the following: explicit sex, graphic language, D/s, light bondage, menage a trois, hot nekkid man-love from the naughty minds of Sasha White, Beth Williamson, JJ Massa, Laura Bacchi, S. Desires.

Read a short snippet of Connection, by ME, in the Secret Thoughts Collection:
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Okay,I’ve been reading a lot. A week or so ago I talked about how some books have been so disappointing..but in this post I’m going to talk about some that I really enjoyed.

TWILIGHT FALL by Lynn Viehl

In a market flooded with vampires, Lynn Viehl’s Darkyn stand out head and shoulders above the rest.

I started reading the Darkyn books with IF ANGELS BURN, mostly because I loved the title so much. Full of tension, I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. Intrigue, suspense, romance and history, IF ANGELS BURN lived up to its title, as has every Darkyn novel since.

TWILIGHT FALL is Valentin’s story….but to me, it was more Liling’s story. The female lead who is one of the Brethren’s ‘experiments’ all grown up. I can’t say a lot because honestly, so much enjoyment comes form reading the book and learning as you go…I hate to even hint at what might become spoilers. Dr. Alex is back, as are many others who make this book the wonderful story it is.

I do think readers will enjoy it more if they’ve read other Darkyn books, but the author does a wonderful job of leaking it the backstory a bit at a time, so that you’ll never feel out of the loop, and you’ll still fall for the characters.

FEARLESS FOURTEEN by Janet Evanovich

Stephanie Plum is back, and there has been talk. Before I read the book I read a bunch of online reviews, many of them not good. I Disagree.

Was it fantastic? Not exceptionally so.
Was it a good read? Yes. If you like any of the Stephanie Plum novels, you’ll enjoy this one too.
And that sort of sums up what I think was lacking for me. I love Stephanie Plum, and all that comes along in her stories, but this particular one, was lacking the ‘magic’ for me.

I can’t really pinpoint why, but I think it might be a combination of things.
~I missed Grandma Mazure. She wasn’t involved in this caper much, and I missed her.
~I also missed the tension between Steph and Ranger (Because personally I’d be all over Ranger, not Joe…*drool*)

I do love Stephanie, and this was classic Stephanie Plum. I enjoyed it, and am still a fan, will still buy the next one on the day it comes out, but I hope to see a bit more of the magic back next time.

THE GRIPPING BEAST by Charlene Teglia

This is a time travel story with hot Vikings.

The premise of the story is nothing too surprising - a modern woman thrown back in time and all the complications that come with that. The story is again, nothing really surprising or twisted. But Charlene Teglia does a great job with her character development, and she had me engaged from the beginning.

It’s not surprising that the book won several nominations and awards:
* 2006 Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award Nominee, Best Erotic Romance
* Romantic Times 4 1/2 Star Top Pick
* Love Romances Reviewer’s Choice Golden Rose Award

Ms. Teglia draws a clear picture with her words, and keeps the tension hot and the sex hotter. With The Gripping Beast Teglia proves that if the author knows what they are doing, there is no such thing as a story that has been told too often. If you’ve ever had a Viking fantasy of your own, you’ll Love THE GRIPPING BEAST.

GABRIEL’S HORN
ROGUE ANGEL Series

GABRIELS HORN is book 13 in the ROGUE ANGEL series. This is a series that I saw in bookstores many many times before I actually picked one up. The title caught my eye, and the consistent and intriguing cover art kept catching my eye. But I just wasn’t ready to delve into another series. I know many readers love to delve into a series, but that’s never been me. I like stand alone books…at least I used to.

The first series that hooked me was Stephanie Plum books, then the Dark-Hunters, and the Darkyn, then Kitty the were-wolf and Mercy the shifter. And finally Annja Creed and the ROGUE ANGEL series.

The first book I picked up was PROVENANCE, and I’ve gotten every one since, and ordered the backlist online.

Annja Creed is an archeologist, and sometimes host of a TV show called CHASING HISTORY’S MONSTERS. Think female Indiana Jones or Relic hunter, but with a fantastic twist. She has Joan Of Arc’s sword.

Yep, at the start of each book there’s a bit about legend of Joan of Arc, and how her sword was shattered while she burned at the stake, and thrown to the crowds. I’m not sure how Annja got the sword (I haven’t read the first books yet) but she has it. It is always with her, in what she calls ‘the otherwhere’. All she has to do is concentrate, and she can pull it out of thin air, and use it. And she does. This is one kick ass heroine. She’s smart, and tough, and fights. Oh, and did I mention that she’s beautiful? Yet she doesn’t ever focus on her looks. And while there are sometimes men she’s attracted to, these are definitely not romance stories. I know who *I* want her to get together with, but I have no idea if that will ever happen.

Each book is packed with action, adventure, history, intrigue and suspense. I love Annja Creed and this series!

Oh, and the last two books that were released have the exact same price in US and CDN dollars on the back of the book…which thrills me. It’s nice to know that there is A publisher out there paying attention to the dollar value, and making sure their Canadian readers can keep up with the books.

Surprisingly, I’ve learned that Gold Eagle, who publishes the Rogue Angel series, is part of Harlequin. LOL Anyway, You can read more about the books here at the Gold Eagle blog.

Really, is it a surprise I like this song? Playful, sexy, and catchy. It doesn’t hurt that Katie Perry is beautiful.. I’d kiss her.

Finally, Larissa Ione’s Pleasure Unbound is here. I waited for this book, and while I readily admit I hate waiting, it was worth it.

Y’know, I used ot say I wasn’t a huge paranormal reader, but authors like Lynn Veihl, Patricia Briggs and Carrie Vaughn have converted me. Now I’m adding Larissa Ione to that list.

Pleasure Unbound is the first in her Demonica series from Grand Central Publishing, and I’m thrilled that it’s just the beginning.

In PU we meet Eidolon (an incubus demon) and Tayla, (A demon slayer), and many others. This story is full of suspense and heat, just what I like in a story. I’m not going to go into any more details because I really want you to read the book, and enjoy stepping into the Demonica world on your own, learning as you go. To me, a great book is one that you just get sucked into and can’t put down, and this book is that…go get it NOW. You won’t regret it.

LB&LI stands for Left Behind and Loving it. A series of virtual workshops that some of us who won’t be attending the RWA National Conference put on for anyone and everyone who wants to take part.

PBW has done it a couple of times now, and this year I’ll be following in her inspiring footsteps.

The week of July 28- August 3rd I’ll be doing a virtual workshop here on my blog titled VOICE: The Magic Behind the Words.

I readily admit I’m not a huge craft hound when it comes to writing, and there are few topic in the writing area that I feel confident enough about to give a workshop/lecture on. Voice is a topic near and dear to me, because not only is it something I feel makes an author special, it’s something I feel confident talking about. Not only has my writing voice has been called “distinctive and delicious” by The Romance Studio, but it’s something commented on often in reviews and by readers. If you want to learn what *I* think makes voice strong ….Join me here on July 28th and take part in my free Virtual Workshop.

OH, and There will be goodies to be won for those taking part. :)

VOICE: The Magic Behind the Words

What is it that makes a story stand out? We all want to know the secret, but the truth is…there is no secret. What makes one book stand out from the other, what makes one story memorable isn’t always the complicated plot or the unique characters. More times than not, it’s the author’s voice. In this five day online workshop I’ll help you discover and strengthen your personal voice and style, and show you the way to the magic behind the words.

Topics Covered

What Is Voice?
On the first day we’ll talk about what Voice is, and why it’s so important to develop your own. There will be exercises to help you discover your own strengths and discussion on how to capitalize on them.

What Is Style?
Your voice is part of your style, and your style is part of your Voice. The two are separate things, but they have to work together to create an individual flavor for each author’s storytelling. This day we’ll cover the different aspects of style and how to recognize your own.

Trusting Your Characters.
So you know your characters, and you’re ready to tell their story, yet you’re struggling. It might be because you’re not listening to them. Part of voice and style is the characters that you create. However, you’re not doing yourself any favors by creating fantastic characters, then not staying true to them within the story. I’ll share some my tricks with you on how to turn off your own mind so your characters can speak through you.

Trusting Your Instincts
We all have them, we just don’t always listen to them. You are now working for yourself, and you need to learn to trust yourself, in all aspects of your work from the words you put on the pages to the brand you want to build.

Last Chance Q & A
The final day will finish with a no holds barred Q & A period. If you have any questions left for me, this is the time.

I got the first review for MY PREROGATIVE today! It comes from JERR.

“My Prerogative is an extremely well written book about a real woman, in my opinion. I would hug Ms. White if I could because I was so happy to read a story about a woman who is able to enjoy her sexual freedom and not be ashamed of it. Kelsey loves sex; she enjoys different scenes, men, and places. There was a lot of sex and men in this story but all were tastefully written and, best of all, hot and steamy! There was sex on the beach, the restaurant, the apartment and with toys. Oh my! There was some bondage play, submissive and mistress, spanking (hand and strap), voyeurism, and yummy straight sex. The storyline was very well written with secondary characters playing a key role in the story. The man for Kelsey, Harlan was well described and didn’t overshadow her. Ms. White created a story that I could relate to and I felt really good about Kelsey’s insight to what was missing in her life. I recommend My Prerogative to anyone who loves a strong female character and lots of sex.”
- Reviewer: LT Blue

The release date for this book is September 2nd but MY PREROGATIVE is up for PRE-ORDER at Amazon.com at a 20% discount.

I also learned fellow author, and friend Saskia Walker had something to say about WICKED, and me as an author, today. Yes, she’s a friend, but I know Saskia doesn’t say things she doesn’t mean, so I am thrilled at what she had to say on her blog after reading my latest release. CLICK HERE to go to her blog and check it out!