Cassandra Black's Blog (59)

Ahhh ... loving the morning re: working on new book ... series of novellas about black love post the Civil War, through Reconstruction ...

Ahhh ... loving the morning re: working on new book ... series of novellas about black love post the Civil War, through Reconstruction ... First book (working on today) -- New Country: The Lawtons. I pray God guide me on this journey; for He knows this one was not conceived by me, rather planted ...…

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Added by Cassandra Black on May 20, 2013 at 9:30am — No Comments

Latest Release: Samantha's Cravings

I hope your Sunday is going well. I finally released Samantha's Cravings last night. Yes! Yes! Yes! It just went live today. This one was a looooong time in the making ... glad to have finally given birth to…

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Added by Cassandra Black on May 19, 2013 at 8:30am — No Comments

Up 'til after 2:00 last night, cranking! Next book is coming along nicely ...

Good morning. I hope you have a great day on tap. I'm up early in Negril, updating Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/cassandrablackauthor?ref=stream), author blog (http://cassandra-black-author.blogspot.com/2013/05/up-until-after-200-am-writing-last-night.html), etc. Getting ready to…

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Added by Cassandra Black on May 16, 2013 at 5:35am — No Comments

Good Tuesday morning ...

Good Tuesday morning ... heading for my walk after updating my author blog with Negril cottage details ... http://cassandra-black-author.blogspot.com/2013/05/negril-lot-clearing-success-yesterday.html

Cassandra Black a/k/a AMBER CREEK

http://www.cassandrablack.com…

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Added by Cassandra Black on May 14, 2013 at 8:30am — No Comments

Mini-novel Focuses on One Woman's Fear of Loving Again

Mini-novel Focuses on One Woman's Fear of Loving Again

Cassandra Black (a/k/a Amber Creek) has released a new novella entitled Loving a Texan from New Orleans. The mini-novel focuses on one woman's fear of loving again.

Cassandra Black has released a new novella entitled Loving a Texan from New…

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Added by Cassandra Black on May 10, 2013 at 10:00am — No Comments

Heading for 15-mile walk down Beach Road and beyond ...

Hope you're having a great morning. I'm checking email, mapping day, handling admin for my writing and publishing business (http://www.stonecottagebooks.com).…

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Added by Cassandra Black on May 8, 2013 at 6:10am — No Comments

Writing on verandah at villa in Jamaica ...

Writing on verandah at villa in Negril with Carib sea just in the distance. Pretty morning, birds talking, flowers all around, sky clear as a bell. I'm ready for my second cup of coffee already. Up early today despite getting to bed little late last night. Watched game (Miami vs. Chicago) at a local bar last night with big sis, a friend and a couple of rastas. Wow, what a game. Chicago showed out! Was rooting for Miami, but I think next one is Wednesday, so I will be ready. C'mon…

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Added by Cassandra Black on May 7, 2013 at 5:33am — No Comments

Having an absolute ball in the Caribbean ...

Having an absolute ball in Caribbean ...

I hope your day is going well. This afternoon I'm designing a book cover for big sis (Yuwanda Black, http://inkwelleditorial.com/about). Her first romance novella will be out soon. Can't wait to read it!

I will walk to Negril's round-about (town area) a little later for some much needed exercise. Will then…

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Added by Cassandra Black on May 1, 2013 at 11:00am — No Comments

Enjoying Negril, Jamaica

I hope your day is going well. Feeling really blessed this morning, enjoying this life I've carved out for myself, in spite of so many things. Of course, money's always a little tight; haven't "made it" yet; but feeling so rich in so many things, and if God took me tomorrow, I would not regret one iota of today.

I hope this is life for you, too. If not, maybe consider changing some things ... I…

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Added by Cassandra Black on April 23, 2013 at 9:46am — No Comments

The Caribbean Sea is gorgeous today ...

Hi everyone ... I hope you had a great weekend. Doing a little foreclosure cleanup book marketing today. I'm in a villa not too far from the Caribbean Sea (Negril, Jamaica -- my hideaway). In just a bit, I will put on my walking gear and strike out for a minimum five mile walk. It's hot today; looking so forward to sweating after rum punches last night. On the walk, I'll stop by my little…

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Added by Cassandra Black on April 22, 2013 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Lovely weekend ...

I hope you had a great weekend. Mine was full of outside work. Planted new azaleas, couple of cedars, and two rose bushes. Repainted an old porch bench a pretty pink color, did a couple of floral arrangements, and started rescreening my front porch. Had so much fun, but the highlight was talking to my handsome son in Air Force. Now I'm ready for a great week, and I hope you are, too.

Just got situated on porch for morning full of writing. (Had to sweep away tons of pollen,…

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Added by Cassandra Black on April 8, 2013 at 6:36am — No Comments

Non-fiction pays the bills ...

Happy Friday, everyone. Working real estate consulting business today. (Non-fiction pays the bills.) :) Love it! Real estate is the best industry in the world.

See Latest foreclosure cleanup business post: Ten Fastest Growing Small Business Sectors Dominated by Real…

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Added by Cassandra Black on April 5, 2013 at 8:56am — No Comments

Tying up chapter of new novel ... (check out Werewolf in Paradise)

Hope to tie up chapter of new novel by 1:00. Full morning, where's time going? Back to it ... Enjoy the rest of your day.

Check out latest release: Loving a Texan from New Orleans ...

Cassandra…

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Added by Cassandra Black on April 3, 2013 at 9:15am — No Comments

Self-Publishing Profits: Do Short Fiction eBooks Sell? $1,100 In 25 Days Says Yes – Here’s Why

Hi everyone. Wanted to share a piece penned by my big sis, Yuwanda Black (http://inkwelleditorial.com/about), the freelance writing guru. Check it out here: Self-Publishing Profits: Do Short Fiction eBooks Sell? $1,100 In 25 Days Says Yes – Here’s Why,…

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Added by Cassandra Black on March 26, 2013 at 8:05am — No Comments

Book Recommendation: The Darkest Child, by Delores Phillips

Book Recommendation: The Darkest Child, by Delores Phillips, is, by far, the best book I've ever read. Every once in a while a great talent comes along and those lucky enough to be in its path know, with certainty, it's guided by a higher power. This is God's work, through Delores. Each page is truly a jewel. The writing simply shines; the story has burned a place in my soul, forever. A gift; it can only be described as a gift. I eagerly await all of Delores'…

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Added by Cassandra Black on March 24, 2013 at 5:00am — No Comments

Historical research got me out of bed EARLY ...

Good morning. I hope you have a super day on tap. Historical research got me out of bed EARLY this morning. The same sheets of paper I fell asleep with on my chest late last night were staring me in the face this morning.

I've taken to reading late into the night and early mornings. Writers read, and reading…

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Added by Cassandra Black on March 22, 2013 at 7:30am — No Comments

Listening to Lady Antebellum, Need You Now, while marketing title ...

Hello fellow writers. I hope you're having a great day. I'm listening to Lady Antebellum, Need You Now (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq2MzX4h4AA), while marketing …

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Added by Cassandra Black on March 21, 2013 at 9:00am — No Comments

eBook Writing Tips From a Self-Publisher Who Earned Over $1,100 in 25 Days - From 1 eBook

I hope your week is going well. Here's link to a recent promo piece: eBook Writing Tips From a Self-Publisher Who Earned Over $1,100 in 25 Days - From 1 eBook,…

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Added by Cassandra Black on March 14, 2013 at 4:10pm — No Comments

Heading to porch to work on next novel ...

Good morning. I hope your day is off to a super start. I'm heading to my porch to dive into the next novel. Long day ahead, but I'm ready, God is good ...

Check out latest release (novella) -- Loving a Texan from New Orleans: …

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Added by Cassandra Black on March 12, 2013 at 7:00am — No Comments

Wednesday ... Getting Down to Work

Getting down to work, heading for second cup. Editing, filling in holes in new novel today. Up late last night trying to give birth to this one ... slow, but sure. Out soon ...

Check out latest release ... Loving a Texan from New Orleans: …

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Added by Cassandra Black on March 6, 2013 at 6:32am — No Comments