Archive for March, 2009



Monday, March 9th, 2009
Updatednessish

Yep, I’m still quiet. I’ve been busy working toward the deadline for Wicked Enchantment at the end of the month. Also? I’ve been busy being sick. *lip curl* In the last two and a half weeks I’ve gone from sick to almost okay to okay (for a day) to SIIIIIIICK. Now I’m on the mend again, but I’m day two of almost no voice. An event that’s probably making my husband pretty happy. 😉

So here is a clearing house blog post of sorts of a couple interesting things around the net and some reviews. I have nothing interesting to say on my behalf unless you want me to either cough in your face or walk around in a zombie-like daze of deadline brain in front of you. It ain’t pretty, guys, it just ain’t.

Or I could tell you all about the super weirdo cold med induced dreams I’ve been having… nah. Let’s hear about some contests and stuff.

Hie thee to Bitten by Books for a contest they are doing on author team Moira Roger’s behalf to a win an iPod Touch. (too cool)

Don’t forget to check out Barbara Vey’s second birthday bash at Beyond Her Book. They’ll be giving away prizes all week, I think.

And here are a few reviews I’ve received lately, too.

For Witch Heart:

Lyda at Bitten by Books says, “Anya Bast uses words like Monet used paint. It‘s vibrant. It’s alive. Readers will be able to see the story come to life as it just leaps out of the pages.”

Anthonette Dotson at Romance Reviews Today says “Ms. Bast has done a fine job of delivering an equal mixture of action and love that will quench even the most selective reader’s thirsts. I highly recommend WITCH HEART to paranormal romance lovers everywhere.”

For Taken (still in the top five at My Bookstore and More over a month after release!):

Mickey at You Gotta Read says, “Ms. Bast is at her best writing erotic fiction, combining her gift for penning steamy love scenes with crisp and snappy dialogue. The book is interesting and engaging, only Anya Bast could and would envision an alien kidnapping and somehow make it thrilling, exciting and sensuous all at the same time.”

Chrissy at Romance Junkies says, “Anya Bast’s TAKEN delivers on all those ‘out of this world’ fantasies woman possess… I was expecting a fun read when I selected this story but in no way did I anticipate the emotional impact it’d have. Caleb, Van and Anne are a trio that truly capture the imagination and leave you salivating for more.”

Monday, March 2nd, 2009
Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance

It’s out already in the UK. The US release day is March 3rd, but it’s already shipping from Amazon.com. I contacted the editor and she was kind enough to send me the table of contents.

THE TEMPTATION OF ROBIN GREEN by Carrie Vaughn
SUCCUBUS SEDUCTION by Cheyenne McCray
PARANORMAL ROMANCE BLUES by Kelley Armstrong
JOHN DOE by Anna Windsor
TAKING HOLD by Anya Bast
HOW TO DATE A SUPERHERO by jean Johnson
DANIEL by CT Adams and Cathy Clamp
LIGHT THROUGH FOG by Holly Lisle
THE TUESDAY ENCHANTRESS by Mary Jo Putney
TRINITY BLUE by Eve Silver
GRACE OF SMALL MAGICS by Ilona Andrews
ONCE A DEMON by Dina James
NIGHT VISION by Maria V. Snyder
PELE’S TEARS by Catherine Mulvaney
PACK by Jeaniene Frost
WHEN GARGOYLES FLY by Lori Devoti
THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER AND HIS WIFE by Sara Mackenzie
BLOOD SONG by Lynda Hilburn
THE PRINCESS AND THE PEAS by Alyssa Day
AT SECOND BITE by Michelle Rowen
BLUE CRUSH by Rachel Caine
THE WAGER by Sherrilyn Kenyon
IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING by Meljean Brook
THE DREAM CATCHER by Allyson James

Not a bad line up, huh?

My story is called Taking Hold and here’s a little except for you.

Lily screamed. Plummeted. Frigid water closed over her head, stole her breath and heartbeat. She went motionless with shock for a moment before terror set her limbs to thrashing. Panic jolted through her veins. She couldn’t even think. The cold stole everything away.

Weight. Dragging her under.

She struggled to lose her pack, then pushed up. Her head breached the surface and she took a ragged gulp of air, her lungs and major organs burning, burning.

Under again. Heavy coat pulling her down.

Quiet. So cold that the shock leached from her body, leaving numbness behind. The numbness was nice, almost warm. Silence. Stillness.

Floating. Would it be so bad just to let go?

Hands grasped her arms and yanked her up, the sweet tranquility broken by a cold wind. She ate air in small razor-sharp bites. The strong grip pulled her over the ice lip of the pool, dragged her across the frozen surface of the lake. Above her she saw only white. Her teeth chattered so hard, for sure she’d break them.

A face entered her line of sight. Eyes as light and icy as the frozen water. Face as jagged and hard. His mouth moved but she heard nothing.

Then she saw nothing.

Monday, March 2nd, 2009
Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance

It’s out already in the UK. The US release day is March 3rd, but it’s already shipping from Amazon.com. I contacted the editor and she was kind enough to send me the table of contents.

THE TEMPTATION OF ROBIN GREEN by Carrie Vaughn
SUCCUBUS SEDUCTION by Cheyenne McCray
PARANORMAL ROMANCE BLUES by Kelley Armstrong
JOHN DOE by Anna Windsor
TAKING HOLD by Anya Bast
HOW TO DATE A SUPERHERO by jean Johnson
DANIEL by CT Adams and Cathy Clamp
LIGHT THROUGH FOG by Holly Lisle
THE TUESDAY ENCHANTRESS by Mary Jo Putney
TRINITY BLUE by Eve Silver
GRACE OF SMALL MAGICS by Ilona Andrews
ONCE A DEMON by Dina James
NIGHT VISION by Maria V. Snyder
PELE’S TEARS by Catherine Mulvaney
PACK by Jeaniene Frost
WHEN GARGOYLES FLY by Lori Devoti
THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER AND HIS WIFE by Sara Mackenzie
BLOOD SONG by Lynda Hilburn
THE PRINCESS AND THE PEAS by Alyssa Day
AT SECOND BITE by Michelle Rowen
BLUE CRUSH by Rachel Caine
THE WAGER by Sherrilyn Kenyon
IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING by Meljean Brook
THE DREAM CATCHER by Allyson James

Not a bad line up, huh?

My story is called Taking Hold and here’s a little except for you.

Lily screamed. Plummeted. Frigid water closed over her head, stole her breath and heartbeat. She went motionless with shock for a moment before terror set her limbs to thrashing. Panic jolted through her veins. She couldn’t even think. The cold stole everything away.

Weight. Dragging her under.

She struggled to lose her pack, then pushed up. Her head breached the surface and she took a ragged gulp of air, her lungs and major organs burning, burning.

Under again. Heavy coat pulling her down.

Quiet. So cold that the shock leached from her body, leaving numbness behind. The numbness was nice, almost warm. Silence. Stillness.

Floating. Would it be so bad just to let go?

Hands grasped her arms and yanked her up, the sweet tranquility broken by a cold wind. She ate air in small razor-sharp bites. The strong grip pulled her over the ice lip of the pool, dragged her across the frozen surface of the lake. Above her she saw only white. Her teeth chattered so hard, for sure she’d break them.

A face entered her line of sight. Eyes as light and icy as the frozen water. Face as jagged and hard. His mouth moved but she heard nothing.

Then she saw nothing.