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It’s Not Me, It’s You

25 Feb

My name is Sasha, and if necessary I will break up with your series. Though I want it to have all the noise and fireworks of a sporting event, it will turn out more like this:

Complete with that facial expression. That’s my mad face

When I was younger, the very thought of quitting a series gave me hives. I figured I would read Baby Sitter’s Club and The Box Car Children until the author died (I was sure I would out live her) and had read them all.  It never occurred to me that there would be deal breakers and I would have to walk.

Now I know my hot buttons:

If all the books are essentially the same, just with different h/h names.

If there’s a tortured character that I’m totally invested in, but the author just keeps throwing random books in that in no way further the series story arc.

If the story arc involves a BIG BAD and there is never any sort of ground gained by the good guys (I LIVE for comeuppance)

And if characters start acting out of character. This is the most disheartening. While I’m willing to put up with disappointing books or a twist that upsets me, a character who is suddenly polar opposite (with NO explanation) will make me jump ship faster than anything else.

I’m working on series/trilogy this year and I want to make sure people stick with me.  I don’t want the break up speech.

What makes you abandon a series, or will you read until the bitter end?

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Sasha

Who promises not to break up with YOU. Yeah, I’m talking about you, foxy lady! If you want to hear more of Sasha’s ramblings, visit her at www.sashadevlin.com or follow her on Twitter @SashaDevlin

Man Candy Inspiration

11 Feb

In honor of Valentine’s Day (and because, hey, who doesn’t enjoy inspiration?!), I decided to share some Man Candy. These guys are who I would cast for some of my current WIPS.

As far as I’m concerned Boris Kodjoe IS Derrick Pike (Moxie) Confident, sexy, a killer in both the boardroom and in the sack:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jon Hamm would make a perfect Will Speedman (Serial Killer Romance) He’s tough, but sweet. Strong but cuddly. He can catch a killer & woo you afterwards:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And Gerard Butler is pretty spot on for Micah (In The Blood) He’s a man’s man. Rough around the edges and hard as a brick except for his lady and his mama:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was a hard work finding these guys, I do it because I care. Hope you enjoyed this post as much as I did.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Sasha

Who thinks this might be her favorite blog post of all time. Please cast your books responsibly. If you want to hear more of Sasha’s ramblings, visit her at www.sashadevlin.com or follow her on Twitter @SashaDevlin

This Might Be the Cold Meds Talking…

28 Jan

…but you’re actually lucky it’s not.  On a good day I’m a little zany.  On a day when I’m all hepped up on cold meds I’m borderline batshit crazy.  My filter goes waaaay down, I respond on a fifteen second delay, and I pretty much feel like this

 

For the past few days I have been fighting valiantly against some ginormous, hardcore bug that has kicked my butt. Words (and coherency) have been slow coming but I have hopes for next week.

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Sasha

Who is now going to chug some more juice, take a few more cold capsules and get some shut eye.  If you want to hear more of Sasha’s ramblings, visit her at www.sashadevlin.com or follow her on Twitter @SashaDevlin

Spice Up Your Sex Life …with Urban Dictionary

14 Jan

I love Urban Dictionary. I probably spend more time on there than is wise, but I just keep coming back.  There are some really whacked out things on the site, but I think I can try to work a few of the tamer entries into some of my subs this year.  You too can spice up your erotic romance with such winners as:

1. Booblet: Of or pertaining to a small breast.

Pike tongued Moxie’s booblet. It was true. More than a mouthful was a waste.

2. Yestergay: A gay man now in a heterosexual relationship.

Jay rolled his eyes at Stuart.  ”Guess since you’ve gone all yestergay on me, you won’t be joining me at the ManHole anymore. Your hotpants will be missed.”

3. Switch Hit:  The sexual act when two couples are fucking in the same room and they switch partners. Normally, resulting in high fives from both males.

Billy signaled Gabe that it was time to switch. The two men fist bumped as they passed on the way to fuck each other’s wives.

4. Coming Home for Thanksgiving: Having an Orgasm

Charla braced herself as Anthony pounded between her thighs.  She threw her head back and screamed, “Tony, oh, Tony, I’m Coming Home for Thanksgiving!” 

5. Hollywood Loaf: A half erect penis

Kyle held his jacket in front of him, hoping to hide his Hollywood Loaf from Gina. How in the hell would he explain getting a hard on at a miner museum?

Ok, clearly those need some work, but why not used the random button to spice up your sex life?

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Sasha

Who invites you too see what her name means on Urban Dictionary, but warns you that your name might not fair so well.  If you want to hear more of Sasha’s ramblings, visit her at www.sashadevlin.com or follow her on Twitter @SashaDevlin

Clean Slate Confessions

31 Dec

I guess looking back at it, we were raised in a superstitious house. We toss salt over our shoulders if it spilled, went out of our way to avoid the path of black cats and never spoke ill of the dead JUST IN CASE.

When it came to New Years Eve, the house was cleaned with a fervor most people reserve for spring cleaning. All the laundry was done so the only unclean clothes were the ones on our bodies. And all grooming was done to runway-ready perfection. All by midnight.

The idea was to begin the year as you meant to continue and I’ve kept up with this tradition even though I know it doesn’t necessarily mean my year is going to continue in that way. So this year, I’m adding something new: confessing a few of my “sins” in hopes that releasing them will allow for a bigger, better, brighter year.

1.  I don’t worry about people liking me — I’m fairly likable – but I give birth to irate puppies when I know people are reading my books. This includes my editor. I’m still not sure my words won’t blind someone.

2. I’m still quietly stalking Kim Knox. I have been for the past two years. I’ve never met her but I’m convinced she’s got an adorable smile and smells like gardenias. My secret motto is still “be more like Kim.” Guess this is no longer a secret.

3. I am still a swear machine. If scientists could figure out how to harness the power of my swears into energy, I could reverse global warming all by my onesie. The good news is that I have a really strong filter (so not around children, churches, schools, professional settings) and that it’s typically confined to my car.

4. I wasted a lot of time on toxic writer relationships. So much time I wish I could collect and repurpose to something more constructive — even watching paint dry would be a better use of that time.

5. I read WAY more than I write. I easily read more than 100 books this year, some of which are favorites that I’ve read multiple times. I don’t want to become one of those writers who say they don’t read — I personally think that’s stupid — but I hope to make it a bit more even next year.

Wow. Feels a bit like standing on stage in my underpants for the world to see, but confession is supposed to be good. I guess only time will tell.

From all the Passionistas, have a Safe & Happy New Year!

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Sasha

Who hopes your read responsibly in the New Year.  If you want to hear more of Sasha’s ramblings, visit her at www.sashadevlin.com or follow her on Twitter @SashaDevlin

 

The Games We Play

3 Dec

I don’t always remember what sparks a story, but I clearly remember what brought about the kernel of my latest release? People always refer to the game of love, but what happens when lovers actually play games?

I knew it wasn’t going to be Tetris (my fave game but too solitary) or chess (I’ve stalemated or lost every game I’ve played) or Monopoly (too likely to end in bloodshed), but what about Truth or Dare?

It’s an innocent game that has the potential to turn completely raunchy in a blink. It also has to the power to make shy, rational types throw caution out the window and channel their inner sexpot. Or so I’m told, I have no prior experience. *angelic face* Throw in a sexy, long time friend and feelings that have been brewing for years, and you have my latest release, Daniel’s Dare.

Daniel Rich and Kaitlyn Dow have been friends for fifteen years, and playing an increasingly outlandish game of Truth or Dare for nearly as long. In love with her friend for longer than she’d like to admit, Kaitlyn prefers to hide in the safety of truths she can guide away from embarrassing secrets. While ladies’ man Daniel can’t help but push Kaitlyn’s boundaries with bolder, sexier dares every chance he gets in hopes that he can finally get his friend to notice how he feels.

With her bed-and-breakfast overbooked, the two are forced to spend the night together. Under the twinkle of Christmas lights and the temptation of mistletoe, Daniel is ready to move their relationship to the next level. Kaitlyn suspects he’s still playing a game, and resigns herself to a one-night stand. But she’ll soon learn that Daniel is willing to risk any dare to get Kaitlyn to see the truth—that they belong together.

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Sasha

Hopes you Truth or Dare responsibly. If you want to hear more of Sasha’s ramblings, visit her at www.sashadevlin.com or follow her on Twitter @SashaDevlin

My Bestie Is the Bestie

26 Nov

Sometimes I struggle for a topic to blog about, but I’ve known for weeks what I was going to write about today: my best friend, Pam. Thursday was Thanksgiving and today is actually her birthday and if that’s not a sign, I don’t know what is. This is us exactly:

 

Though we’re relatively young, we’ve been friends for twenty years.  I do believe I could call her at 4am and tell her to bring a shovel and some garbage bags, and she’d be on her way. We’ve weathered break ups, back stabbings and various booze filled shenanigans and we’re still the best of friends.  This is a person who has truly seen me at my worse and still forgave me for spanking her brother.  Yeah, I said it.

She’s the sister I would have chosen if I had been consulted on such things and some days I swear she’s more proud of my books than I am. I haven’t written her into any of my them, but I always give my MC kick ass best friends. Depending on the story, they might not make it on the page, but they are always there and I feel like it’s a silent wink and a nod in her direction.

Which is kind of how we roll. We don’t go for the big gestures, until we do. HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAMMEH!

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Sasha

To hear more of Sasha’s ramblings, visit her at www.sashadevlin.com or follow her on Twitter @SashaDevlin

 

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