Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My official bio—Sasha Clinton discovered romance novels at the age of thirteen and has been addicted to the genre ever since. After getting a degree in Chemical Engineering and realizing that there was no way she could ever be an engineer, she decided to follow her passion and write romance novels. Sasha has lived in New Delhi, Melbourne, Manchester and Boston and continues to move frequently. But wherever she is, she’s hard at work on her next book.
So far, I’ve written two books, both contemporary romances. My third one will be out in November.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called In My Arms Tonight. It’s a contemporary romance novel that features the love story between Kat Cullen, a political reporter and Alex Summer, a New York city mayoral candidate she’s supposed to be covering. I really wanted to write a story with a headstrong heroine and a hero who is more than he seems. Also, I wanted to explore the conflict created when Kat has to choose between protecting Alex and exposing his secret.
It was inspired, in part, by the Anthony Weiner sexting scandal, and all the political drama surrounding the presidential elections that’s in the news every day.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I often listen to specific playlists that I’ve created before I start writing. I also meditate sometimes, or wait for a particular time (9:30 pm). My habits keep changing.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
In terms of the romance genre, I’ve been influenced by Lisa Kleypas, Barbara Cartland, Judith McNaught and Nora Roberts. But apart from romance, I’ve also been influenced by Agatha Christie, Erle Stanley Gardner, Sophie Kinsella and Meg Cabot.
What are you working on now?
I’m revising the third book in the NYC Singles series, titled Love Me Like You Do. It’s a fun romantic comedy, about an overweight college professor who becomes and actress through a chance encounter with a TV producer and then falls in love with him.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Reaching out to blogs and reviewers. I’ve seen that nothing works better than directly communicating with my readers. Also, the reviews I receive through this method are much nicer than the ones I receive through Netgalley or Goodreads.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I’m a new writer myself (only one book old), but I guess I’d say it takes time to develop your style, voice and find your audience. So be patient.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Be yourself. Everybody else is already taken.
What are you reading now?
Filthy English by Ilsa-Madden Mills and The Whispering Skull by Jonathan Stroud.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m going to be writing a standalone romantic comedy with a very unique theme. I hope readers will embrace it.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
I’d bring a Kindle.
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