Hollywood Ever After was selected by For the Love of Reading as one of the best 10 books of 2012! You can read the full article on the BTSe Magazine for January 2013. Congrats to Sasha for writing such a wonderful book that thrills and enthralls readers and reviewers alike.If you haven't read Hollywood Ever After or the sequel: Hollywood Holiday, you're going to want to get your copy today!
Because it takes a lot of work to make Mondays fun, we at Inkspell decided to start a blog feature we like to call Eyecandy Monday. Each Monday we will feature the characters from one Inkspell novel and share with you all the fine details and tasty tidbits we can dig up about these interesting and well written main characters. We want to revisit some of our favorite hotties from our favorite stories! As we revisit our eyecandy, we are sharing with you an excerpt to wet your appetite about the character and the story. After all, you can't get enough of book eyecandy!
| | | Claire Collins:The heroine for Hollywood Ever After is a very relatable woman. She’s celebrating her 35th birthday on a trip – the first she’s taken on her own since her messy divorce. But she’s looking forward to a low key break, with lots of rest and relaxation. Claire’s vacation is full of surprises. Meeting Josh changes everything. Yes, she’s still a single mom to two great kids. But he makes her feel like a woman – one who might be worthy of love.
| Excerpt:“Mr. Wiley. He’s been totally checking you out.” She poked me in the side when I went rigid. “Told you you looked hot!”
“Where did that come from?” I blushed fiercely. “He’s so…” I paused as I ran through a mental checklist of all the things Josh Wiley was: handsome, thoughtful, talented, and intense. “Young,” I finished.
“He’s twenty-eight, hardly a kid and totally legal. He’s not a big ladies’ man around town, but he’s been seriously eyeing you.” She arched an eyebrow. “Not that I’m saying insanely gratuitous sex with an energetic and virile young man with no strings is what you should do. I’d never say that.”
My entire face and every inch of exposed skin grew hot. “You’re shameless.”
“Maybe.” She smiled, then changed the topic. “Are you cold?”
I shook my head, my mind racing to keep up with her.
“So what have you been thinking?” She regarded me over the rim of her drink. “About life? Your plans?”
“Well…” I considered. “Continuing as I have for now. The school would like me to teach full time next year.”
She nodded thoughtfully. “But that’s not what you said you wanted. And an elementary teacher’s salary can’t go far with two kids.” She regarded me with slightly narrowed eyes. “You could come to work here. I happen to know people. That helps. There’s also the possibility of getting published or optioning a manuscript. You’d get paid, pretty well, too.”
“Getting paid to do something you really enjoy? Seems almost criminal.”
Victor’s voice interrupted our conversation. “So I’m a criminal?”
He was followed by a few others, and Josh.
I tried, without much success, to keep from eyeing Josh, who sat gracefully on a chaise across from me and Shannon. Directly in my line of sight.
I smiled, shaking my head. “No, I—”
“She was trying to convince me not to pay her to do a job that she’s perfectly suited for.” Shannon shrugged.
“Never say no to money.” Victor added, “Unless it’s for something illegal.”
Shannon quipped playfully, “Oh, I don’t know. Maybe not illegal, but there are some things that are just so wrong.”
“So illegal activities, or things that are so wrong they should be illegal?” I raised an eyebrow in question, sipping my drink.
“Sounds like a solid foundation for career development,” Josh said, looking slightly horrified by the line of conversation.
Victor handed Shannon a drink. “Have you heard the sequel buzz?”
Shannon winked at me. “Uh, no, I’m working hard to pitch this project I’m psyched about.”
“Really?” Victor leaned forward.
“Just in the outline stages for film right now, but it’s a character piece. A severely broken woman escapes her prison, becoming empowered in her circumstances and taking control. No butt-kicking or anything, just an awakening to self-worth.”
“Could be fascinating,” Josh countered, his eyes coming to rest on me now and again.
I stared into my glass and tried not to have a panic attack. I listened to her take on my life. “It’s been done before. Sounds boring to me,” I mumbled, more loudly than I’d intended.
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We hope this story gets you ready for the release of Hollywood Holiday on December 7th!
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.
Because it takes a lot of work to make Mondays fun, we at Inkspell decided to start a blog feature we like to call Eyecandy Monday. Each Monday we will feature the characters from one Inkspell novel and share with you all the fine details and tasty tidbits we can dig up about these interesting and well written main characters. We want to revisit some of our favorite hotties from our favorite stories! As we revisit our eyecandy, we are sharing with you an excerpt to wet your appetite about the character and the story. After all, you can't get enough of book eyecandy!
| | | Josh Wiley:
Josh is this mix of sincere, funny, sexy, and direct guy who goes after what he wants –no holds barred.He has a fantastic sense of humor and a real zest for life and… as Claire would say, “He’s really beautiful.”
A musician and actor, Josh is finding his way in Hollywood (he’s British) – on his way to becoming a Hollywood star. But he’s a little lost, a little lonely… until he meets Claire.
| EXCERPT:
“It’s a bit of a madhouse,” Josh’s voice startled me. He leaned forward so I could hear him.
I nodded, determined to keep my eyes off him. “It can’t be good for your hearing.” I winced a bit as a chorus of “We love you, Josh!” came from the crowds.
He smiled at me, a really beautiful blinding smile that set the girls off with more gusto. I felt a little weak-kneed myself so I turned my attention back to Shannon, hoping Amy would be there to lead me away…quickly. Amy was there, but she snagged Shannon and moved on, leaving me stranded without a backward glance.
“Keep me company?” He watched and waited. I was trying desperately not to stare back.
“Umm…” Please don’t look like an idiot. “Sure.” That was sweet of him, rather gallant, actually.
“First premiere?” He was smiling at the flashing cameras. His eyes flickered over the crowd quickly. He waved slightly, eliciting more shrieks from the fans. His eyes were sparkling when he turned back to me.
“That’s a rhetorical question, right?” I sounded nervous. I wasn’t sure, but my attempt to not stare at him didn’t seem to be working the way I would’ve liked.
He moved closer, taking my arm to help steer me forward. The instant his hand closed on my arm, my skin tingled. I drew in a quick breath, aware my heart was racing. Our eyes met and he smiled another unbelievable smile. He leaned in closer, his mouth by my ear. “Your accent.”
“I have an accent?” I cocked an eyebrow, surprised. “Really?”
He laughed, his eyes crinkling in the most devastating manner. I was distracted by his mouth, which seemed very close. “Somewhere in the South?” He raised an eyebrow expectantly.
“I have a Texas accent?” I knew I sounded mortified. I was mortified.
“Not Texas necessarily,” he drawled, his attempt at a Texas twang totally surprising and comically horrid.
I laughed before I could catch myself, covering my mouth.
His smile changed. I don’t know if I’d offended him, but he was staring at me. Not rudely, just intently. It was as if he was really seeing me for the first time, and that maybe he was intrigued by what he saw.
A knot twisted in my stomach; an unsteady hitch echoed in my breath. My hand dropped from my mouth and I smiled apologetically. “Sorry.”
“Don’t be.” His expression grew thoughtful as his eyes burned into mine expectantly. The knot tightened; warmth spread through my stomach and into my chest. Heat flooded my cheeks. After feeling nothing but apprehension in the presence of men, my reaction to Josh caught me completely off guard. I wasn’t sure what to make of it, but decided not to analyze it. I doubted I’d ever see him again.
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Because it takes a lot of work to make Mondays fun, we at Inkspell decided to start a new blog feature we like to call Eyecandy Monday. Each Monday we will feature the characters from one Inkspell novel and share with you all the fine details and tasty tidbits we can dig up about these
interesting and well written main characters.
Every girl dreams of a famous person falling for her, but for Claire, her dream becomes a reality. In Hollywood Ever After, Josh Wiley is a hot Hollywood heartthrob who falls for Claire. Their story is one created among the stars.
Happy Monday! Or, here’s hoping my eye candy will help it become a happy Monday. :)
I honestly love my hero for Hollywood Ever After. What’s not to love? Josh is this mix of sincere, funny, sexy, and direct guy who goes after what he wants –no holds barred.
| | Name: Josh Wiley
Age: 28
Height: 6’2
Eyes: Piercing hazel
Famous person they resemble: Robert Pattinson
Teaser: He has a fantastic sense of humor and a real zest for life and… as Claire would say, “He’s really beautiful.”
A musician and actor, Josh is finding his way in Hollywood (he’s British) – on his way to becoming a Hollywood star. But he’s a little lost, a little lonely… until he meets Claire. | |  The heroine for Hollywood Ever After is a very relatable woman. She’s celebrating her 35th birthday on a trip – the first she’s taken on her own since her messy divorce. But she’s looking forward to a low key
break, with lots of rest and relaxation.
Name: Claire Collins
Age: 35
Height: 5’6
Eyes: Blue
Teaser: Claire’s vacation is full of surprises. Meeting Josh changes everything. Yes, she’s still a single mom to two great kids. But he makes her feel like a woman – one who might be worthy of love.
Thanks for letting my share my inspiration for Josh and Claire. I love their story and hope you will too!
A girl can dream about a life with her favorite Hollywood hunk but few people get a chance to have that dream come true! However, Claire gets her chance at a happily ever after with the man of her dreams, if they can get through the tabloids and paparizzi! Now the book that has charmed the reviewers is finally available to purchase. And now you get to enjoy your own Hollywood Ever After!
When we asked Sasha about her book, she said, "Hollywood Ever After is all about believing and trusting in yourself. I hope readers enjoy Claire and Josh’s journey and, for a little while, enjoy the ride towards happily ever after."
And guess what, we have an Hollywood offer too! Enjoy 30% off till 28th July, only at our store!  Genre: Contemporary Romance
Format: eBook and Paperback
Length: Super Novel
eBook: 978-0-9851483-4-8
Paperback: 978-0-9851483-3-1
Price: $10.50 (Paperback) (only till 28th July!)
$3.50 (eBook) (only till 28th July!)
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?
 Welcome to the our first Wednesday Writer Spotlight. So glad you could join us. Today we have the author of upcoming Inkspell release (July 21, 2012), Hollywood Ever After, Sasha Summers. Thanks for stopping by, Sasha. So happy to have a chance to sit down with you and learn a bit more about you and your novel.When did you first start writing? What made you want to be a writer? I’ve been writing since I was little. Before I could write, I drew picture stories – I still love to draw and paint too. I come from a very theatrical family: big readers, theater and film fans. So stories were an important part of my life. I enjoyed telling stories too, I just didn’t know if I was really good at it. I decided I’d try to become a dedicated (full-time) writer about 2 years ago. And I’m so glad I did. What inspired you to write Hollywood Ever After? Hollywood Ever After helped me get through some rough stuff. I put a lot of my angst in Claire, to help process the changes that I was facing in my everyday life. I guess you could say HEA was my therapy? LOL! Are you a pantser or a plotter? Pure pantser for my contemporary romances. I have an idea of what’s going to happen – but I let my characters pick the route we take to get there. Do you have any writing rituals or special processes you complete before sitting down to write? No. I have four kids so I write whenever I can. Ideally, I close myself in my home office, blast the soundtrack I’ve created to write to and go until my hands are numb or the kids start banging on the office door. But that rarely happens. What authors inspire you?I love Stephanie Dray, Diana Gabaldon, Julia Quinn, Stephanie Perkins, and so many more… I rarely read a book that isn’t inspiring in some form or another. Sometimes it’s more of a ‘Don’t want to do that.’ Other times it’s ‘I want to do something like this.’ Make sense? If you could only write in one genre for the rest of your career, what genre would you choose? Why? I’m not sure I can answer that. I love writing in different genres. I think it helps keep me ‘fresh’. I worry about having my stories or characters becoming stale so bounce from genre to genre. Not really an answer, I know. Which of the characters in your current release is your favorite? Why?I relate to Claire, she’s kind of every woman facing middle age and an uncertain future. But I love Josh. He’s this sweet, idealistic guy who loves his woman, unequivocally. Are any of your characters modeled after real people? If so, which ones? Like I said, huge movie fan. I tend to use actors and actresses for my characters – for physical cues and ticks. And while this might turn a few people off of Josh, I used Robert Pattinson as my inspiration. Others were a conglomeration of family, friends, and actors. I’m not going to reveal who’s who for that. ;) What music was on your playlist while writing your novel?Here’s the link to my Hollywood Ever After playlist. You can see: Jason Mraz, Colbie Callait, upbeat stuff mostly. http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL82CE7EB058BAD4BF&feature=mh_lolzMorning person or grumpy bear?Morning person – you kind of have to be with a herd of kids running around Tell us one thing it would surprise us to know about you?I know how to sheer and wash a sheep. What is next for you?Hollywood Holiday comes out in December. While Josh and Claire aren’t the main characters, there are still a big part of the story. It’s funny, sweet, and sexy. Do you have any unique skills or talents? If so, what? I’m a painter – murals and paintings. For example: my boys curtains are Star Wars. Left curtain is all the Rebel ships from all the movies, right side – all the bad guys ships, including the Death Star. We’re talking detailed – my boys were very invested in making sure the antennas, doors, wings, engines were all good. If I were to look in your closet right now, would I find frills and lace or demin and tees?Denim and tees. It’s not that I don’t want to wear frills and lace but… did I mention the 4 kids? You sure did... what a handful. All that and she still has time to write some fantastic novels. Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit today, Sasha! Thanks for interviewing me! To learn more about Sasha or her book, Hollywood Ever After, please visit the links below:Sasha's WebsiteTwitter (@sashawrites) Hollywood Ever After on GoodreadsPre-Order Links:Direct from InkspellBarnes and Noble
When our editors read Hollywood Ever After, they got goosebumps. While one blushed scarlet whenever she recalled the sexy hero of the book, the other headed to the tissue box to wipe off the happy tears. So, when it was time to design this book's cover, ALL jumped in! And today, we will reveal it to you! But first a bit more about the awesome romance story that would unravel itself on 21st July, 2012. You can read it on the release day by pre-ordering it today!! 
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?
Release Date: July 14th, 2012
Format: eBook and Paperback
Length: Super Novel
ISBN: eBook: 978-0-9851483-4-8
Paperback: 978-0-9851483-3-1
Price: $15.99 (Paperback)
$5.99 (eBook)
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