Cassandra Chandler

Tag: Writing

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • Multiple Perspectives

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    I have to admit, it was difficult to write Lingering Touch. I delved into some very dark places that I did not want to think about. There were scenes where I actually had to walk away from my keyboard, psyching myself up to write what came next. And then there were the edits with my…

  • A Heartfelt Thanks

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    This week has been so busy with release activities, I almost forgot today’s blog post! But never fear, here it is 🙂 Short and sweet, I want to use this post to simply say, “Thank you.” Thank you to the readers who check out my blog every week, to those inquiring people who follow the…

  • The Strong Sun Moon

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    Today is triply blessed for me. It’s the Summer Solstice and the full moon for June—the Strong Sun Moon. And also, today is the release day for my latest scifi novella (which is not at all a coincidence 😉 ). It’s a good time to take stock of the last year, and after reading my…

  • Messages from the Universe

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    Here’s a quick little post about the Universe once again giving me some feedback 🙂 Last night, I gave myself a bit of a break and played some video games in front of the TV (decadent!). I have so many projects in the works right now, with edits for the spider-headed zombie romance underway, the…

  • Presenting…

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    All of my cover reveals are special. This one, though, tops the list. It’s my second Indie endeavor, it’s for a series I absolutely adore, and it’s the first cover I made myself! Are you ready? I need to take a deep breath… Okay. Here we go.

  • The Winds of Change

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    Not long ago, I wrote a post about April’s Wind Moon. It turns out, the winds I raised my arms to were the winds of change!

  • Listening

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    After a launch, I’m always eager to hear what readers have to say. Have they read it yet? Did they like it? Did they find something I missed? It’s nerve-wracking and exciting and one of the best (and sometimes worst) parts of this whole experience. We write to share our stories. One of the most…

  • “Resident Alien” Launch!

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    Resident Alien is out in the world today! I think I’ll celebrate by re-reading it (again) 😀 There are so many moments I love in this story. Kira’s first taste of a bean burrito, Brendan’s reaction when she arrives… And of course, the absolutely stunning cover that perfectly captures the feel of their relationship.