Saturday, December 31, 2016

African American Historical Romances -- Book publisher seeking submissions.

Book publisher seeking submissions for short, African American historical romances (18,000-20,000 words) for a Romance Writing Publishing Contract.

Please do not submit manuscripts in this genre that are not, at their core, romance. We are specifically seeking African American historical novellas with strong romance elements, laced with factual African American historical subplots.   

Novellas that do NOT have romance as a CENTRAL plot element cannot be considered.

Submission Requirements:  Please forward a brief summary of your writing background (including links to any relative published works), an outline and two sample chapters.    


New romance writers are strongly encouraged to apply.  {infoATstonecottagebooksDOTcom}

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Multicultural Romance -- MONTANA LOVE (by Cassandra Black)

Multicultural Romance -- MONTANA LOVE (Cassandra Black)


Kindle Book:  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XLD9HNY  

NOOK Book: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/montana-love-cassandra-black/1121911808?ean=2940151561792

A standalone romance novel set in Cattlewood, a sleepy Montana town.


Book Overview: 


Cynthia Alexander is on her way to the Midwest to babysit her godson. Her friend Thelma and her husband have planned a long overdue honeymoon, and Cynthia has agreed to help out. 

Two weeks in Cattlewood, a sleepy Montana town -- hold-up on a ranch with a feisty four-year-old -- is certainly not her idea of a relaxing vacation, but the timing really couldn’t be more perfect. The law firm is in the midst of relocating its downtown offices to another building, and everyone’s caseload is coming to a strategic halt. 

Cynthia knows a break from her fast-paced career as a corporate attorney will do her some good because she’s been on the fast-track too long. 

While many of her friends from college are married with children, in Cynthia’s world, settling down is nowhere on the radar -- especially in the midst of competing for the coveted partnership position at hand. No husband and babies for her, and she likes it that way just fine … but for those occasional moments of loneliness in the middle of the night. 

But unforeseen circumstances suddenly thrust her into a position where she’s left as guardian of the little boy, and life as she’s known it comes to a screeching halt. She’s suddenly a single mother in an environment that is as foreign to her as running a ranch.

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Handsome rancher Dexter Callahan can see the little lady is out of her element in Sheppard County, especially with Dennis the Menace underfoot. The boy is a handful; Dex knows from personal experience. Carson gives his own mother a run for her money, so it amuses him to see Cynthia trying to keep up. 

Dexter would like nothing more than to help the newcomer get settled -- for the child’s sake and for his own personal reasons -- if she wasn’t so stubborn and hell-bent on leaving. 

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Cynthia has decided this cannot be her fate. She has one thing on her mind: getting back to San Francisco. But after a little while, she can’t deny there is something irresistible about Montana, the little boy … and Dexter Callahan. Spending time with them has her taking a closer and sometimes painful look at her priorities and how she’s been living her life, and it has her reconsidering the idea of settling in the Midwest. 

Kindle Book:  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XLD9HNY  

NOOK Book, http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/montana-love-cassandra-black/1121911808?ean=2940151561792


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As always, THANK YOU for stopping by! 


Cassandra Black



Cassandra Black, Author / Publisher
Find Books:  http://www.amazon.com/Cassandra-Black/e/B005BU7Y44 (also see Barnes and Noble)
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Author Website:  http://www.CassandraBlack.com

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

11-12 Mile Journey By the Sea ...

Missing the Caribbean Sea this morning ... missing my work ... 

Photo: One of my many 11-12 mile walks (journeys, really) in Caribbean ... Wrote a lot of good romance novels during that period and put in a loooooot of sneaker miles ... 

Missing my work; finding it hard to breathe ... 

Having a moment ...  writers do that ... 

Thank you for stopping by. Cassandra
https://www.amazon.com/Cassandra-Black/e/B005BU7Y44



11-12 Mile Journey By the Sea ... Cassandra Black

Sunday, December 11, 2016

Best U.S. Cities for Affordable Getaways

Best U.S. Cities for Affordable Getaways

http://www.travelandleisure.com/slideshows/best-us-cities-for-affordable-getaways

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Find Multicultural Romance Novels and More at http://www.amazon.com/Cassandra-Black/e/B005BU7Y44.

As always, THANK YOU for stopping by! 
Cassandra Black



Cassandra Black, Author / Publisher
Find Books:  http://www.amazon.com/Cassandra-Black/e/B005BU7Y44 (also see Barnes and Noble)
Join My Mailing List:  cassandrablack100{at}GMAILdotcom 
Twitter #1: @writercassandra (http://www.twitter.com/writercassandra)  
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Author Website:  http://www.CassandraBlack.com

Writing Retreats to Attend in 2017

31 Incredible Writing Retreats to Attend in 2017 


See https://thewritelife.com/writing-retreats/

Find Multicultural Romance Novels and More at http://www.amazon.com/Cassandra-Black/e/B005BU7Y44.

THANK YOU for stopping by! 

Cassandra Black



Cassandra Black, Author / Publisher
Find Books:  http://www.amazon.com/Cassandra-Black/e/B005BU7Y44 (also see Barnes and Noble)
Join My Mailing List:  cassandrablack100{at}GMAILdotcom 
Twitter #1: @writercassandra (http://www.twitter.com/writercassandra)  
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Author Website:  http://www.CassandraBlack.com

Heart's Desire


Heart's Desire (3 Book Series)

Multicultural Romance

Part 1:  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JXUENBU

Part 2:  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KU5GP5Y

Part 3:  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O0EPZ16




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Find Multicultural Romance Novels and More at http://www.amazon.com/Cassandra-Black/e/B005BU7Y44.

THANK YOU for stopping by! 



Cassandra Black, Author / Publisher
Find Books:  http://www.amazon.com/Cassandra-Black/e/B005BU7Y44 (also see Barnes and Noble)
Join My Mailing List:  cassandrablack100{at}GMAILdotcom 
Twitter #1: @writercassandra (http://www.twitter.com/writercassandra)  
Twitter #2: @stonecottagebks  (http://www.twitter.com/stonecottagebks)
Author Website:  http://www.CassandraBlack.com


Friday, December 2, 2016

Book Publisher Hiring Writers for Short, African American Historical Romances

Book publisher hiring writers for short, African American historical romances (18,000-20,000 words).

Please do not submit manuscripts in this genre that are not, at their core, romance. We are specifically seeking African American historical novellas with strong romance elements, laced with factual African American historical subplots.   

Novellas that do NOT have romance as a CENTRAL plot element cannot be considered.

Submission Requirements:  Please forward a brief summary of your writing background (including links to any relative published works), an outline and two sample chapters.    


New romance writers are strongly encouraged to apply.  {infoATstonecottagebooksDOTcom}