Out of the blue reader request

A reader wrote to me recently, asking me to write a particular character type.
That's never happened to me before!

I've had lots of reader mail asking all kinds of questions about my published works, but this was the first one who gave me an assignment. I was intrigued!

I asked for any good sources on the subject (fairies) so I could research them first. To be honest, I don't think I've ever read a book in my style (paranormal comedy) with faeries in it. But I've read enough to realize they're not always full of rainbows, puppies and sunshine. Sometimes they're downright mean! What fun!



So, thank you dear reader. Now that I've finished the novella I had started a year ago and the novel I was contracted to write by Sept 30th, I can enjoy reading all about the fae. I'll start with the sources you gave me, and if anyone out there knows of some terrific research resources for me, give me a yell! Either here or privately. ash@ashlynchase.com

However, I'm still planning to write a series with my writing partner Dalton Diaz and we have an idea which would involve ghosts--not fairies. So, here I go...working on two projects at once again. Possibly three! I still have a tiger shapeshifter/India story in my head.

That's okay. All that work will keep me out of trouble! Something fairies don't worry about. Heh heh

Hot Ash's Romantic Comedy: Another new release!

Hot Ash's Romantic Comedy: Another new release!

Another new release!

August is turning out to be a big month for me. Red Stilettos just came out in print!
All four novellas are in one large paperback and it's even on sale!

http://www.jasminejade.com/p-8677-red-stilettos.aspx

Check out all four stories about one legendary pair of red stilettos rumored to bring the wearer her heart's desire.

We're fondly calling it The Sisterhood of the Traveling Stilettos

New release today, Strokes

Ashlyn Chase and Dalton Diaz proudly offer a new release from Ellora's Cave. It's the first in their Arts line.

Book Reviewer Darcy Dennison wants to ring her artist neighbor’s neck. That’s a crying shame considering how gorgeous he is, but she needs peace and quiet to get her work done. Models throwing fits in his apartment don’t help.
On a temporary work visa, Paolo Santori has little time to paint his nudes before returning to Italy to marry a woman he doesn’t love. Then Darcy bursts into his life. The solution is simple, she’ll model his favorite subject while she works.
Making her glisten thrills them both, but falling in love could mean losing everything he’s ever known.

http://www.jasminejade.com/ps-8466-50-strokes.aspx

Most recent (and adorable) cover in the Stange Neighbor series

I absolutely love this cover and owe the artist a big sloppy kiss on the mouth--
oh, all right...a hug will have to do. People tend to shy away from crazies, even if they're crazy grateful.

Thailand anyone?

I recently found out Strange Neighbors was picked up by a publisher in Thailand and will be translated into Thai! I can only imagine what it will look and sound like. I hope I get a copy for my keeper shelf.

I also hope they want the two sequels. First is The Werewolf Upstairs, which is going through final line edits. If you're worried that you might forget about it between now and February (I know I would! LOL) it can be preordered on Amazon here:
http://www.amazon.com/Werewolf-Upstairs-Ashlyn-Chase/dp/140223662X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1279204108&sr=1-1



I hope you're having as awesome a summer as I am!

Ash

Contest winners!

Okay, for those of you who love contests...so do I!
I love to feel like Santa Claus in the middle of summer.
And the way I usually run my contests is by having one to celebrate each release, and other impromptu contests on my yahoo chat loop. That's how I reward my readers for sticking with me.

Well, the recent blog tour included many contests put on by my publisher. They gave away not just one, but two books at several of the tour stops.

Me? I had a contest too. It was for the most frequent visitor. And the winner is...dun, dun, dahhh... Christine H!

I made her an anklet. (grin) Thank you Christine!

Another contest I held on my yahoo loop was called "Burn, stake or behead?" I asked my readers how I should have my good vampire kill off the evil vampire.

And the winner is Kimmy L! She had a very well thought out, involved set of directions for immobilizing, exorcizing, and finally disposing of him so that he could not possibly come back. It almost sounds like you've done this before, Kimmy. LOL.

Anyway, Kimmy won a pair of polarized sunglasses. The best kind to eliminate glare as you read on the beach!

Another contest was held for the same type of sunglasses last Friday for our Favorite Author Friday. Yes, I share the spotlight on the last Friday of each month. Knowing I'm not the only author my readers enjoy, I ask them who they'd like me to invite. We've had some wonderful people on those days and I've discovered some great new books!

So, anyway, last Friday's winner--drawn at random from participants was...Maisha W!

I hope you all enjoy your prizes and maybe others who see this will decide to join the fun! Simply click the sign up spot for the yahoo group on my home page.

Ash