Interview with Sasha Summers

As part of the Hollywood Holiday blog tour, I'm interviewing author Sasha Summers.

Welcome to We Do Write, Sasha! Tell us a bit about yourself. 

I’m a mom to 4 amazing kids, a wife, a terrible housekeeper, and a lover of stories – books and film.

How long have you been writing? 

Since I was little. I won’t tell you how long ago exactly – but my first completed play was for Girl Scouts.

Tell us about HOLLYWOOD HOLIDAY. What’s the story about? 

A Hollywood actress hoping to save her career. A scarred Marine hoping to find peace. He hates Hollywood, she knows a relationship will make things that much more complicated for her – so of course they have to fall for each other ;)!

How did the idea of the story come to you? 

Jen was a character in Book 1 (Hollywood Ever After) that had a few scenes of hers cut. But her story wouldn’t let me go so I gave her her very own story.

Do you have a critique group/partner or beta readers, or do you self-edit? 

Yes, yes, and yes.

Are you a planner or a pantser? 

Pantser – but I do find I go back and plot to help bridge sometimes.

What’s the hardest part of writing for you? 

If my characters aren’t fully realized, I hit a wall. It can take time to figure them out sometimes.

What do you absolutely have to have nearby when writing? 

My computer. Music is nice, too.

If you could have any super power, what would it be? 

Write faster. I’ve actually thought about looking into one of those voice transcription software packages because I can’t type fast enough to keep up with my train of thought. Okay, that’s a selfish super power… Hmmm, the ability to make food and water grow anywhere so that people never went without.

What's the weirdest thing you've googled? 

No comment.

Haha. Quick writing test! Use the following words in a sentence: pilfer, repugnant, and purified.

You drank the last of the purified water, so I had to pilfer the only non-repugnant beverage left – margarita!

LOL, awesome! Finish this sentence: If I'm not writing, I'm probably ... 

reading or watching TV/movie – or pretty much anything to avoid laundry…

Here’s the part where you thank the people who are supporting you. Let's hear your shout outs.

I love my publisher – seriously. They are AWESOME.
And my family is fantastic. And my crit group and my beta readers – Allison!!!
And there are a few fans/friends that have done so much to help ‘me’ get out there: Shannon Shuey, Dana Grissom, Viviana Izzo, Rhonda Wellborne, and more… Gosh, I know I’m leaving people out… 

And finally, where can people find you and your book online?

My books are on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, KOBO… pretty much wherever books are sold.  You can find more about me on my website: www.sashasummers.com

Thank you so much for sharing Hollywood Holiday with the world! Have a great day!

Release Day: Hollywood Holiday

"My new favorite author is Sasha Summers.  She's as addictive as chocolate." - Marcia King Gamble, National Best-Selling Author

Blurb:

All she wants for Christmas is for Hollywood to love her again. But once she meets him, her Christmas list changes.

Jen’s only Christmas wish: Hollywood falling back in love with her. Meeting ex-Marine Gunner was a bonus. She likes that he isn’t impressed by celebrities or the movie biz. She likes that he’s funny and sweet … and drop-dead gorgeous. And she loves that he has no idea who her alter-ego is: Jen Fleming, Hollywood bad-girl and paparazzi target number one. Why ruin an amazing affair when he’s leaving after the new year?

But the closer they get, the harder she falls, and the more she wants to tell Gunner everything. Especially once he shares his secret with her.

Her new Christmas wish: Gunner accepts and loves her for who she really is.

About the Author:

Sasha is  part gypsy. Her passions have always been storytelling, Hollywood, history,  and travel. It’s no surprise that her books include a little of each. Her  first play, ‘Greek Gods and Goddesses’ was written for her Girl Scout troupe.  She’s been writing ever since. She loves getting lost in the worlds and  characters she creates; even if she frequently forgets to run the dishwasher  or wash socks when she’s doing so. Luckily, her four brilliant children and  hero-inspiring hubby are super understanding and supportive.

Please visit her website: http://www.sashasummers.com

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You can buy the book at:

Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Inkspell Publishing


Know more about Hollywood Ever After – Red Carpet Series #1

She wasn’t meant for movie stars,  Hollywood, or happy endings. And then she met him.

Happy Endings are for fairy tales. Or the movies. Not for real life. At least, not in Claire’s life. Even though she’s starting over, she knows better than to want too much this time. But when she falls, literally, into the strong arms of Hollywood’s ‘it’ boy Josh Wiley, Claire’s in for some surprises. Her plans for rest and relaxation are  forgotten as one incredible night with Josh becomes two… And her heart begins to want him as much as her body. Will two kids, one bastard ex-husband, and Josh’s juggernaut career mean the end of their affair? Or can Claire find her happy ending after all?

Cover Reveal plus Giveaway: Hollywood Holiday by Sasha Summers

Today I'm happy to be a part of the cover reveal for HOLLYWOOD HOLIDAY by Sasha Summers.

The Cover:

The Blurb:

All she wants for Christmas is for Hollywood to love her again. But once she meets him, her Christmas list changes.

Jen’s only Christmas wish: Hollywood falling back in love with her. Meeting ex-Marine Gunner was a bonus. She likes that he isn’t impressed by celebrities or the movie biz. She likes that he’s funny and sweet … and drop-dead gorgeous. And she loves that he has no idea who her alter-ego is: Jen Fleming, Hollywood bad-girl and paparazzi target number one. Why ruin an amazing affair when he’s leaving after the new year?

But the closer they get, the harder she falls, and the more she wants to tell Gunner everything. Especially once he shares his secret with her.

Her new Christmas wish: Gunner accepts and loves her for who she really is.

Know More about Red Carpet Series Book 1: Hollywood Ever After (Paperback Giveaway)

She wasn't meant for movie stars, Hollywood, or happy endings.  And then she met him.

Happy endings are for fairy tales. Or the movies. Not for real life. At least, not in Claire's life. Even though she's starting over, she knows better than to want too much this time. But when she falls, literally, into the arms of Hollywood's "it" boy Josh Wiley, Claire's in for some surprises. Her plans for rest and relaxation are forgotten as one incredible night with Josh becomes two . . . And her heart begins to want him as much as her body. Will two kids, one bastard ex-husband, and Josh's juggernaut career mean the end of their affair? Or can Clair find her happy ending after all? 

About the author:

Sasha is part gypsy. Her passions have always been storytelling, Hollywood, history, and travel. It’s no surprise that her books include a little of each. Her first play, ‘Greek Gods and Goddesses’ was written for her Girl Scout troupe. She’s been writing ever since. She loves getting lost in the worlds and characters she creates; even if she frequently forgets to run the dishwasher or wash socks when she’s doing so. Luckily, her four brilliant children and hero-inspiring hubby are super understanding and supportive.

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