Tag: Writing
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Inspiration
I know of quite a few authors who’ve said that a certain actor or actress will keep popping into their head when they’re writing a particular character. Some go so far as to say they have a specific person in mind to play a character if their book is ever made into a movie. My…
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Getting Out More
One of the things I’d like to do more of in 2016 is…to do more. I spent most of 2015 holed up at my writing desk, writing as fast as I could and spending a lot of time staring at my computer trying to figure out the public part of being a published author (still…
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Happy New Year!
Wow, this new year is off to a running start! Whispering Hearts has launched 😀 I’m so happy to see how well it’s being received. The year will be filled with exciting writing news. We’ve already seen the second Summer Park Psychics book hit the shelves, and the third should be released in August!
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Year’s End
2015 has been one of the busiest and most exciting years of my life. My first two books came out, and I’ve learned so much about the publishing process. I’m also beginning to learn how to balance publishing books with creating them—no easy feat! I’m very lucky to be working with such a great team…
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Drumroll, please…
And here is my news on the #scifi #romance front. The third novella in The Department of Homeworld Security series will be coming out from Samhain Publishing next year!
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Winding Down
The year is starting to wind down. It’s hard to notice sometimes with the jostling, bustling holiday season. Everyone is running around, buying gifts, eating good food, sharing even better company. It’s a beautiful time. A very busy time. In the midst of tracking holiday schedules, trying to fit in the last of my projects…
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Too Many Voices
As writers, we have to deal with many voices in our heads. Our characters might give us a great line of dialogue while we’re in the shower, or share a pivotal piece of their history when we’re nowhere near a means of recording it. But these voices all come from within us. These are our…
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Speeding Growth
When I became serious about my writing, I knew that two skills would be more important for me than any others: to write well, and to write fast. I love my stories and want to give them the best form I possibly can. I want readers to love them as much as I do (okay,…
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Villains
Some of the characters I’ve created are truly disturbing (the best villains are). My villains can be subtle and complex or outgoing and terrifying. I spend quite a bit of time thinking about who they are and the motivation behind their actions to make sure they’re as three-dimensional as the protagonists. I’ve found that I’m…
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Headspace
Each character I write has a very distinct feel to them. When I’m in their POV, I share their thoughts and feelings (and hope my readers do as well!). Some characters are active and energetic, like Rachel from The Summer Park Psychics series. Others are controlled and commanding, like Adam Smith from The Department of…
Cassandra Chandler 