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Heidi Bett’s new release, Tangled Up in Love, is on shelves today! I’m so excited for her. 
Please stop by January 13th for the first of three very special appearances by Heidi. We’ll get to learn all about her and her newest novel. In the meantime, visit www.heidibetts.com and make sure you check out her WIPs and Chains blog, http://www.heidibetts.com/wipsandchains/
I am off to appear a few places around the internet. Such as:
My James Gang interview with Marcia James
http://www.marciajames.net/James_gang.html
My soon-to-be-announced WIPS and Chains interview with Heidi Betts
http://www.heidibetts.com/wipsandchains/
And, surprise!, I’ve signed up for NaNoWriMo! Please stop by and visit the fun. All forms of encouragement needed and very, very welcome.
http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/user/424392
In the meantime, I have a special treat for you. In the last three months, I have read Trouble, Wicked and My Perogative by Sasha White and absolutely loved them. The character growth is sensational. Today I get to ask Sasha a few questions about her books. Everyone, please welcome Sasha White from www.sashawhite.net.
Sasha: Hi Jamie, Thanks so much inviting me to be here.
Jamie: I’d gladly have you visit any time. The part of your books that stands out most to me is that your heroines are on the verge of big changes, mentally and emotionally. How do you approach that when you begin a book? Do you plan every stage of change, or does it happen in the course of the writing?
Sasha: I’d love to say I plan it, but really, I don’t. I tend to start with getting to know a character-thier job, their their desires, their pet peeves- and just go with it. When I start I usually have an idea of the story’s tone and direction-sexually speaking. As in what that main character likes, wants, or desires - but the rest I tend to just go with. I’m blessed to have editors who trust me to come through with a great story so they let me skim by with pretty skimpy synopsis.
Jamie: That’s definitely a blessing. I hear readers don’t always like your characters…how do you feel about that?
Sasha: I always like my characters, but there are times when they do things I think readers won’t always like. And I understand that. But for me, I think they have to do what they have to do to remain true to them, and those things might make some people uncomfortable. In my mind strange things happen when a character is growing and changing.
With Kelsey I knew some readers wouldn’t ‘get’ her needs, her appetite for rough sex, or her for plenty of sex, but it was part of HER. I just hoped that if readers take the time to read the story thoroughly, they’ll see WHY she does the things she does…and so far, it seems readers have gotten it. I love that I can push my characters, make them real in every way, even to the point that some say they wanted to slap Kelsey upside the head, and honestly, I like that -it means the reader has become invested in the character and the story.
Jamie: I enjoyed her wildness. I wasn’t attracted to the story because of it, almost the opposite, but once I could understand who she was as a person, I could identify with her. She became three dimensional and that really kept me reading. What was the hardest part about writing My Prerogative? Why? How did you get past it?
Sasha: Honestly, with My Prerogative I think the hardest part was not putting too much of myself into Kelsey. We have a lot in common, both bartenders in nightclubs into their 30’s, both single, both unwilling to settle to be with someone who isn’t “the one”. I put bits of myself in all my characters, but with Kelsey, it was hard not to turn it into a memoir or journal. But, Kelsey is not me, even though we share some experiences and some desires… maybe some day I will write a memoir…under a different name. LOL
Jamie: LOL I’d read it. I think it’s difficult to not put a bit of ourselves into our characters. What is your favorite thing about writing erotic romance?
Sasha: Showing that real people have secret desires and dreams that they can live out if they only go after them. I think that going after what you want is a theme in all of my stories. With erotic romance and erotica, what my characters want is often to fulfill a desire, secret or otherwise.
Jamie: Good point. What is your least favorite?
Sasha: The misconception that the sex in the stories has to be extreme, kinky, or overwhelming to be erotic. I find it discouraging that people have gotten to the point that they’ll read a non-kinky sex scene and think it’s non-erotic.
Jamie: I agree. What is your next release?
Sasha: My next release is on November 28th, PRIMAL MALE, the sequel to last years SEXY DEVIL which is my own paranomal mini-series. The hero, Drake Wheeler, is an empath who has basically shut down his own emotions as a defense against his gift. He feels too much, so his defense mechanism is to shut down his own emotions. Of course, it doesn’t help that he went into the military when he was only 18, and became a top notch sniper. He’s a man who feels too much and has shut down in order to do his job, and help protect people from the the evils of the world. The heroine is a shape-shifter he thinks can help a girl he thinks of a little sister. There’s more to it than that of course, and you can see a peek of it on my Website Bookshelf. Just go to the Coming Soon page.
Jamie: Oh, wow. Sounds like I have more books to add to my TBR pile. I can’t wait. What are you writing now?
Sasha: I’m not really writing anything right now. Well, okay, I have a couple of ideas I’m playing with, but I’ve not settled on a specific one yet. When I do, I’ll let you know. *grin*
Please do. Thank you, Sasha, for visiting with me. Good luck on the release of Primal Male. And with choosing a new project.
Everyone, please stop by for a chat in the comments and one lucky winner will win a special prize from Sasha White! Make sure you leave your email address so you can be contacted.
I took a break this weekend and devoured a new-to-me series. The Alien Huntress novels are so cool! Kick-Ass heroines, tough, warrior heroes and intriguing plotlines. They stand on their own, but it’s great to watch secondary characters evolve.
So, here are the three I read:
Mia Eden Mishka
Then I found out something totally new. I’ve never heard of an author crossing from adult to young adult and back IN THE SAME SERIES!!! How cool is that? My girls are old enough we share books. They absolutely love the strength and independence of many of today’s heroines. But they are also loving the direction Young Adult books are moving in. Well, here is a world that offers both genres for us to share.
Young Adult Alien Huntresses:
Phoenix Camille
And even better, next summer will have the next edition of the Alien Huntress novels. Seduce the Darkness.
Yay!
** I rolled for the winner of my newsletter contest. It was Miracle Child. LOL She decided to give up her spot so someone less likely to see the book every day could win. :) So, dreamydeppmama@sympatico.ca please send me an email. **
Bonnie Hamre is the very talented writer of contemporary, historical, paranormal and erotic romance. Valued with five publishers, Ellora’s Cave, Cerridwen Press, Red Sage, Ima Jinn books and Whiskey Creek Press, Bonnie has published at least 20 incredible novels. I won’t picture all of them here, in the hopes you visit her website at www.BonnieHamre.com, but I will share some of my favorites.
Unspoken Promises
Bonnie Hamre
Unspoken Promises By Bonnie Hamre
Grief-stricken Mollie Andersen is returning to her California roots following the tragic deaths of her husband and daughter, Amy. At an isolated rest stop, she experiences a mysterious blackout, awakening alone and frightened.Mollie stumbles across what she thinks is a reenactment group, and refuses to believe their claim to be a wagon company following the 1847 California Trail. Even as they offer her protection from the harsh Nevada desert, the emigrants are suspicious of her. With the help of rugged widower Ford Hunter, Mollie reluctantly accepts she is no longer in her own time. Mollie cries for Amy. Ford, facing his own challenges on the trail, comforts Mollie, creating a moment of intimacy that propels them into a marriage neither wants.Believing she’s given a second chance at motherhood, Mollie promises to care for Ford and his children until she can return to her own time. The trust between Ford and Mollie deepens, but will their newfound devotion be enough to overcome the differences between them?Or circumvent the forces that threaten to separate them?
Thea’s Goal
Bonnie Hamre
Thea’s Goal By Bonnie HamreA move to a new city and a new museum in search of career advancement as an archivist requires Thea Cooper to prove herself professionally and find new companionship, specifically a new Dominant. Thea yearns for the security of a D/s relationship, yet working hinders her search for a Master.He’s no Indiana, but when Thea needs archaeologist Nick Jones to validate the dating of a medieval golem reputed to have the power to come to life and satisfy all wishes, ancient mystical lore combines with ageless sexual attraction. Once she’s handled the golem, unexplainable and uncanny things happen to Thea, leaving her confused, aroused and curiously unafraid.Nick is not Dom material, but Thea is compelled to discover if he can fulfill her intimate needs. As they pleasurably explore their passion, the mysterious events escalate, placing Thea at risk and threatening their tenuous bond.
Joys of Home
Bonnie Hamre
EPPIE Finalist, Contemporary Romance
Hannah Martinson knows that marriage is not for her. Linc Adams is barely recovering from his daughter’s death, but when their boss assigns them to a high-profile project, Hannah and Linc face more than an aggressive deadline. Can they work together to achieve their personal dreams as well as professional goals?
Sweet Discipline
Bonnie Hamre
Sweet Discipline By Bonnie Hamre
When Norris Brownell registers at an exclusive diet spa to further her career and salvage her social life, she expects the usual regimen of diet, exercise and behavior modification. However, Adrian, her personal trainer, knows that won’t do. He’s determined to train her to discipline her body and her impulses for more than portion control. He wants her for himself.She’s initially appalled and resistant to his methods, but as her body slims and her sensual needs expand, she finds herself dealing with cravings that only Adrian can satisfy. Norris may lose much more than just pounds at the hand of her sensual trainer.Note: Sweet Discipline contains multiple scenes of discipline and is not for the faint of heart.
Myth-behavin’
Shiloh Walker , Rachel Bo , Bonnie Hamre
El Trauco By Bonnie Hamre
Isabel O’Shaughnessy dreads a duty call to her aunt on the Chilean island of Chiloé, but her reservations vanish when she learns the local myths and legends, especially El Trauco, a forest troll who seduces and abandons maidens.When he appears in her dreams, Isabel is enchanted. Her dreams turn erotic and compelling, and she tracks down the troll, who is more than he seems. Their encounter is a lusty fairy tale enhanced by rapturous lovemaking. When El Trauco abandons her, can she overcome the myths and magic to create a happy ending for them both?
Alchemist’s Potion
Bonnie Hamre
Alchemist’s Potion By Bonnie Hamre
Medieval alchemist Julian of Wimborne Minster devotes himself to the search for the Philosopher’s Stone until one day he accidentally creates a magical elixir that transforms his elderly body into the strong, virile man he once was. His hot-blooded nature unleashed, he and his chatelaine, Phillipa of Wareham, a young widow who has taken refuge in his quiet manor, indulge in a lusty and passionate affair.As Julian and Phillipa explore every carnal need, the demand for his potion increases. He also attracts some unwanted attention, including that of the King of England, who forces Julian to his side.Driven both by his overwhelming need for Phillipa and growing concern for his safety, Julian promises the king the impossible. With Phillipa at his side, his lust may be temporarily slaked, but their lives hang in the balance.
I’d like to introduce my good friend, Patrice Moore. She is also a member of my local RWA chapter, www.iecrwa.com. She pitched her great books to Wild Rose Press this year and started selling like ice cream in the summer. :) We are very proud of her. Here’s the two books she has available now. :)
Saving Grace
Detective Patrick Hess is on a mission to find Margo, the missing ex-wife of a powerful man in Buffalo, New York. His search takes him to rural Oregon, where he focuses on a woman named Grace McNeal. Circumstantial evidence makes him believe that Grace is the woman he is seeking - but he’s not quite sure. If Grace is indeed Margo, then she’s done a remarkable job of altering not only her circumstances but her appearance as well.
Detective Patrick Hess is on a mission to find Margo, the missing ex-wife of a powerful man in Buffalo, New York. His search takes him to rural Oregon, where he focuses on a woman named Grace McNeal. Circumstantial evidence makes him believe that Grace is the woman he is seeking - but he’s not quite sure. If Grace is indeed Margo, then she’s done a remarkable job of altering not only her circumstances but her appearance as well.
Grace, exhausted from trying to run a farm single-handed, hires on a man who says he is an author seeking farm experience for a book he is writing. She is leery of her decision to bring a stranger onto her farm, but after four years of hiding from an abusive, stalking ex-husband, she feels she can relax enough to hire help. Little does she know that the very man she hires is the man her ex-husband has sent to find her.
How can Grace learn to trust Patrick in time to face the very real threat of her ex-husband discovering where she is?
Reviews
…Patrice Moore has created a wonderful story! Tara Renee, TwoLipsReviews.com
“This is one truly amazing piece of work. The fear and desperation that Grace endures comes through with aching clarity…This story is riveting, intense, and worth every minute of your time. Please read!” – CoffeeTimeRomance.com
Merry’s Christmas
One night of passion in high school between Merry Donovan and Joe Moro - the boy she had loved from afar - was all it took to create a new life. Afterward, Merry gave their infant son up for adoption. Joe never learned he had been a father.
Ten years later, an ex-lover dumps a newborn baby on Joe’s lap and disappears. He hires Merry, now a professional nanny, to care for the infant…never recognizing her as “Mousy Merry” from high school. Joe is determined to keep the baby despite the fact that he has no proof he is the father.
Merry cannot understand why a single man would want to keep a two-day-old baby…until she learns the heart-wrenching secret behind his affection for the child.
But Merry has a secret of her own - and it threatens to destroy the first Christmas Joe has ever celebrated.
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