We have the talented author Anya Bast here with us today.
I was lucky enough to meet Anya and her husband at RT last week–two very nice people. Leave Anya a comment or ask her a question about her books, and you’ll qualify to win a copy of the sexy anthology What Happens in Vegas…After Dark!
What Happens in Vegas…After Dark
Harlequin Spice
Release Date: May 1, 2009
Anya Bast’s story in this anthology is called THE PROMISE. It’s a prequel to THE DEAL, (WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS… the first anthology, released in 2008), and tells Damian’s story and how/why he came to jilt Cassidy at the altar on their wedding day.
Las Vegas… it’s the town that lives up to the promise of its nickname, Sin City. A gamblers’ paradise for innocent tourists, it conceals a darker, sexual world where the ethereal and wraithlike meet to play a different game….
When the half-blood fae male comes to Club Darkness, Elena can’t resist acting on the mind-blowing heat coursing between them. She might be betrothed to another, but fae culture says sex with other men until marriage is most definitely foretold.
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Anya’s Interview
BK: Thank you for joining us here today, Anya!
What is sure to distract you from sitting down and working/writing?
AB: If it’s pretty outside, I might feel compelled to take my daughter to the zoo or the park. Mostly it depends on how motivated I am to work that day, If I’m blocked and think I’ll be staring at a blinking cursor, I might let something as mundane as laundry distract me.
BK: What are you working on presently? What about upcoming releases?
AB: I just finished up the first book in a new series for Berkley Sensation, titled Wicked Enchantment.
At this moment I’m working on a Berkley Heat book titled Jeweled. It’s a historical fantasy ménage a trois romance set in a world that draws from the French and Russian Revolutions, but with magick thrown in.
As for upcoming releases…Witch Fury, the last book in the Elemental Witches series, comes out in June. I have an anthology with Lora Leigh, Angela Knight and Allyson James releasing at the end of September called Hot for the Holidays. In October is another anthology called The Phantom Queen. It’s a busy year for me.
BK:Very busy! What’s the best compliment you ever got on your writing or a book?
AB: I once received an email from a woman who was close to ninety telling me I was one of her favorite authors. That was so awesome to hear.
BK: *Smile* Great answer, Anya. If you could time travel to any time or place—the past or future—where and when would you go to, and why?
AB: I’ve always been drawn to New York City during the Gilded Age. I wish I knew why, but I don’t. 🙂 I’d like to stop in, take a look around. Maybe I could figure why I’m so drawn to that place during that time.
BK: I agree with that one. Have you ever read the time travel books by Jack Finney–Time and Again was the first?
Thanks so much for stopping by today, Anya!
Okay everyone, leave Anya a comment to qualify to win a copy of her awesome sounding anthology–What Happens in Vegas…After Dark! And enter that big ol’ Daring Time Contest if you haven’t yet! The winners will be announced next Thursday!
May 1st, 2009 at 8:42 am · Link
I have the Witch… books on my TBR shelf right now. And I have to confess to having a burning desire to buy your book The Chosen Sin because the cover model is so yummy… *nom nom nom*
May 1st, 2009 at 9:00 am · Link
I enjoy her reads and I’m looking forward to this one!
May 1st, 2009 at 9:05 am · Link
I am a reader of your witch series and really enjoy it. And I definitely agree with the other poster about the cover to The Chosen Sin, it’s delish.
May 1st, 2009 at 9:16 am · Link
Anya, I just have to say that I love your books and I’m totally looking forward to reading this one.
May 1st, 2009 at 9:25 am · Link
Oh Beth thank you for the contest!!!! Please put me down for this one… I have this on my wish list!!!!
May 1st, 2009 at 9:25 am · Link
Vegas After Dark sounds like it will be a very good read and I’m really interested in how they will come back together after the altar fiasco.
May 1st, 2009 at 9:31 am · Link
Love the cover. Sounds like a wonderful book. 😀
May 1st, 2009 at 9:35 am · Link
I love anthologies:)
May 1st, 2009 at 10:09 am · Link
Hi Anya,
I am a big fan of anthologies too. I usually pick them up for an author I already follow, and get to hopefully discover other authors I don’t yet know, but end up loving.
I can’t wait to read this one, and am especially excited about your anthology with Lora Leigh!
May 1st, 2009 at 10:13 am · Link
Whoo Hoo!
So nice to see Anya Bast here at Beth’s. I’ve been eyeing this new anthology, it sounds wonderful. So many talented authors are involved.
Great interview and what a lovely picture.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to enter the draw Anya and Beth.
Best Regards
L 😀
May 1st, 2009 at 10:41 am · Link
I agree about her covers being totally hot ithis book sounds just as awesome as the rest i cant wait to read them all
May 1st, 2009 at 10:44 am · Link
I haven’t read any of the Witch series yet, but I want to. I did read The Chosen Sin, and I really liked it!! I also agree about her covers, they are hawt!
May 1st, 2009 at 10:47 am · Link
Great Interview! I have been considering buy “The Chosen Sin”, it sounds like it would be a really good read.
May 1st, 2009 at 10:51 am · Link
Would love to win this book. I’ve tried several times. Love the cover. Have a great day.
May 1st, 2009 at 11:19 am · Link
Your books sound pretty hot! I will have to check them out. Guess NYC in the Gilded age would be interesting!
May 1st, 2009 at 11:39 am · Link
Hi Anya,
Great interview. Your books sound great.
May 1st, 2009 at 11:51 am · Link
I have been looking forward to this book for months! Just know it’s gonna be WONDERFUL!! 😀
May 1st, 2009 at 11:56 am · Link
I’ve been looking forward to this book as well!!! Great interview! 😀
May 1st, 2009 at 12:04 pm · Link
Thanks for sharing. I loved your witch series and cant wait to read The Chosen Sin and What Happens in Vegas After Dark.
May 1st, 2009 at 12:05 pm · Link
Congrats on the new release, Anya. I really enjoyed “The Chosen Sin.”
May 1st, 2009 at 1:23 pm · Link
Hi Anya,
I’ve been waiting for this book to come out!
May 1st, 2009 at 1:35 pm · Link
Hi Anya,
Thanks for the interview and Congrats on the new books. If you were stuck on a desert island, which 2 characters from your books would you like to be stuck with?
May 1st, 2009 at 1:40 pm · Link
Hi Anya,
I loved your story in the 1st anthology, and can’t wait to read this one. I like your answer to the time travel question – that’s one era I would love to visit, as well.
May 1st, 2009 at 1:46 pm · Link
Congrats on your release today, Anya!
May 1st, 2009 at 2:05 pm · Link
Hi, Anya! Loved your story in the first Vegas collection, and am definitely looking forward to the new one! I love that you’re so busy–more terrific reading for us! 🙂
May 1st, 2009 at 2:10 pm · Link
I thought the first book What Happens is Vegas was great. Happy to see another one.
May 1st, 2009 at 2:14 pm · Link
Hi Anya,
I love anthologies and this one is on my wishlist! I’d love to read your story!
May 1st, 2009 at 2:37 pm · Link
I have this coming already, but lol, Anya just looks and acts so innocent to be writing thos smokin’ hot books!!
Keep them coming, Anya!!
May 1st, 2009 at 3:55 pm · Link
Welcome Anya,
I love reading your books the ones I can find at the library.
I have book on my wishlist and would love to win a copy!
Thanks!
May 1st, 2009 at 4:28 pm · Link
The upcoming books sound intriguing, I’ll be sure keep an eye on for more info.
May 1st, 2009 at 4:52 pm · Link
Hey Anya-and Beth!
I loved the first What Happens in Vegas anthology, and am really looking forward to reading this one; four terrific authors in one book-can’t beat that!
May 1st, 2009 at 4:55 pm · Link
I am looking forward to Witch Fury!
May 1st, 2009 at 5:32 pm · Link
Anya, looking forward to getting to read What Happens in Vegas After Dark and I can’t wait for Witch 4 to out, I loved the others :)!!!
May 1st, 2009 at 5:42 pm · Link
you have not written one book i did not love and this one appears to be the same way thanks for the giveaway
May 1st, 2009 at 5:46 pm · Link
I would love to read a book about time travel. Either way sounds like a great book.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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May 1st, 2009 at 5:59 pm · Link
Oh I love holiday books. the are some of my favorites to read especially in anthology format.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:10 pm · Link
Congrats on the release Anya! Sounds so good!
May 1st, 2009 at 7:13 pm · Link
Hi Anya! I’m really looking forward to the release of Witch Fury next month.
May 1st, 2009 at 7:47 pm · Link
Hi Anya! Your picture is beautiful! As I love reading your books, I love too following you at different publishers. Is it difficult with alot of differences between publishers for you? Keeping it all straight?
May 1st, 2009 at 7:50 pm · Link
*waving* Hello, Ms Bast!
I was very good to meet you at RT! I hope you are feeling much better.
May 1st, 2009 at 8:20 pm · Link
I really hope I win the anthology. What I love about anthologies is that I get a chance to read novels and stories by new authors or authors I have been curious about. I have a Sony Book Reader, and what is great is when they bundle novels by similar authors. This of course, just compounds my romance addiction!!
May 1st, 2009 at 8:24 pm · Link
Great interview! I’d love to win a copy of What Happens in Vegas… After Dark!
May 1st, 2009 at 8:39 pm · Link
Can’t wait for this one..I’ve read the first one and would LOVE an early chance at the second one! 😀
May 1st, 2009 at 9:36 pm · Link
I’ve been to Vegas and would love to go back. Reading this book would be next best thing!
May 1st, 2009 at 10:22 pm · Link
Hi Anya~
I am really looking forward to reading this and I love the cover.
I hope that you have a great weekend.
May 2nd, 2009 at 12:25 am · Link
Hi Anya,
Congratulations on the release! This book sounds fantastic, and look at that gorgeous cover =)
May 2nd, 2009 at 2:16 am · Link
Hi Anya!
I love your Elemental Witches series and am sad that it is ending 😥
I’m looking forward to hearing more about your new series though; is there anything you could tell us?
Thanks!
May 2nd, 2009 at 5:48 am · Link
The witch books looks so nice, i really need to read those.
And I do love a good anthology
May 2nd, 2009 at 6:00 am · Link
Thanks for the interesting interview and the chance to win. 🙂
May 3rd, 2009 at 9:00 am · Link
Love to read this.
Thanks,
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