Cassandra Chandler

Author: Cassandra Chandler

  • Fun with Graphics!

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    I’m starting a new venture in my writing—one that I’d planned all along and am finally getting to explore. Graphics! And oh do I have things planned for this. In time… All in due time… I think my first foray turned out rather well. At least, the version that I’m okay with sharing. It’s one…

  • Book Release! “Pack” has Launched !

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    Hey, everyone! I have exciting news today. The first Blades of Janus novel, Pack, has released! You can pick up a copy now on All Romance, Amazon, or Kobo. For an excerpt, you can visit Pack‘s page on my web site. There’s a page dedicated to the Blades of Janus series as well. The series…

  • Opening Up to Happiness

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    Joyful Autumn Equinox, everyone! Today, night and day—light and dark—are balanced. Tomorrow, we begin the gentle exhale into the dark half of the year—my two favorite seasons. It seems a perfect time to start along a new path, to cultivate a new focus. As the wheel of the year turns, I am going to do…

  • Acceptance

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    The last piece in this trio of blog posts is about acceptance. It’s a skill as much as learning to maintain your focus. It takes practice. But it falls somewhere between the empirical and emotional partnering of focus and determination. It’s about learning to be at peace. This is a skill I need to spend…

  • Determination

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    Last week, I talked about an important writing skill—focus, as the mental discipline needed to keep yourself writing and to stay on track with your story. If focus is the practice or technique, determination is the fuel. Focus helps you stay on the path. Determination keeps you moving. I’m always thinking in terms of writing,…

  • The Spider-Headed Zombie Scifi Romance

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    I have a special treat for you today. It’s the cover/title reveal for the spider-headed zombie scifi romance! Now we can all call it by it’s real name 😀

  • Focus

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    Having natural talent helps when you want to be a writer. Reading, studying, learning about the craft—that helps too. Practicing is the absolute best thing you can do to improve your skill level. You also need self-mastery. If you can’t get yourself to sit down to write, you can’t write anything! But is getting into…

  • Coffee Time Romance Review!

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    Happy Evening, everyone! I’m popping in with some quick news. Whispering Hearts received a terrific 4 cup review from Coffee Time Romance & More! Check out their graphic. Coffee, romance, and purple? Three of my all-time favorite things 😀

  • Pressure

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    I put myself under a lot of pressure. People have pointed this out to me my entire life. It used to always be a warning—I was about to crush myself, and they wanted me to ease up to avoid it. I didn’t usually listen, and often ended up running myself into the ground. As I’ve…

  • Wanting and Having

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    In yoga and Tai Chi, maintaining your balance can be tricky. I used to wobble on one leg while getting into Tree pose and fall right over during (modified) Lord of the Dance. I tried imagining my energy flowing through whichever foot was on the ground, rooting me to the spot. I tried to improve…