Cassandra Black

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Negril lot clearing a success yesterday ...

Good morning ... getting late start today. Up middle of night; paying for it today.

Yesterday the lot clearing went great (see http://cassandra-black-author.blogspot.com/2013/05/god-has-given-us-another-beautiful.html for background). The man I'm using even burned most of the brush left from chopping a week or so ago. Land is shaping up nicely. Today, he will need to flag down a garbage truck to pick up the pile of debris and add a temporary security door to front of the cement room. Luckily, the property had a block room on it. This is a blessing considering the block I'm losing from last lot. (God is my friend.)

This cement room, which has a large tile shower in place already, will act as the bath and tiny kitchen. After misc litter is raked from the yard, that will complete the work today on the lot. Have not dragged my cottage down there yet from last lot. May hold off until next trip, but we'll see. Still have a few more weeks on the island.

Doing a little admin this morning, then my walk, then back on computer writing until I check on work end of day down there.

Slightly overcast this morning. By the time I suit up for my walk (in just a few), I hope sun is hot, hot, hot.

Enjoy your day ... until next time ...

Cassandra Black

a/k/a AMBER CREEK

http://www.cassandrablack.com

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/amber-creek

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Monday, May 13, 2013

God has given us another beautiful morning in Jamaica. Full day of writing ...

God has given us another beautiful morning -- Jamaica is gorgeous today. Full day of writing. The instinct is to market, but the urge is to write, so I will follow the urge. Besides, my characters are just babbling away in my ear. Hope to finish by 4 pm to go for my walk and check on my new land lot.

Caribbean Cottage Move

New land lot: I have to move my Caribbean cottage to a new spot. Just sick about this; heartbroken, really re: losing my ocean view, not to mention all the concrete and blocks used on the initial lot. But the owner is selling the leased land where I started the cottage. (Leasing goes against every fiber of my being but not rich so this is the route to make my dream of retiring early in the Caribbean come true. This setback is a reminder that until you own, it's really never yours. But I will make this work. Owner said he'd compensate me when he sells.)

Finding the Positive

The bright side: The new lot is much bigger and over 70% cheaper -- I just can't see the water unless I walk down the path and go past Rick's Cafe (http://www.rickscafejamaica.com/sunsets.php), steps down the road from my lane. Still Negril, still pretty, but God has guided me in a new direction for this project. I can move with His decisions ... faith, you know ... faith. And not a bad alternative to be in this paradise. Will just take my time and get cottage situated. My mind is turning, turning, turning ... this may one day be my income-producing "writers' rental."

No worries ... make it work, Cassandra. Turn it around and make it work ...

Debris Removal from Negril Lot

Today, having a little cleaning done on the new lot. Already have two sides of the fence run. Debris removal this week. Will check on progress end of day, then stop by and pay a bar tab I ran up over the weekend.

Mothers

If you're a mom, I hope you had a super Sunday. I "celebrated" on Saturday and simply relaxed on Sunday. You know, Lifetime movies and Law and Order SVU kinda day. Restful … Highlight was talking to Mitchell, my handsome son -- can't believe he'll be 20 next month. Wow ... 20 years ago this time ... goes too fast.

Writing Time ...

Okay, off to my characters now. Inside the hotel villa now, but will move to verandah to enjoy the breeze in a few.

Enjoy your day, and make some good stuff happen.

Cassandra Black

a/k/a AMBER CREEK

http://www.cassandrablack.com

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/amber-creek

Latest Release: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/loving-a-texan-from-new-orleans-cassandra-black/1114308768

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Friday, May 10, 2013

Afraid to Love: Seven Fears and Ways to Overcome Them

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 Orleans. The mini-novel focuses on one woman's fear of loving again.

Book Synopsis: She hadn't planned on falling in love on the trip to visit her daughter at Diesel Air Force Base. But there he was, like a ray of sunshine, in a tiny Texas military town. Hunter Wolf awakened feelings in Savannah she thought were dead. But could she take a chance, unafraid, after both their pasts?

Afraid to Love: Seven Fears and Ways to Overcome Them

According to an article in Psychology Today entitled Afraid to Love: 7 Fears and Ways to Overcome Them, people are afraid to love for many different reasons. The article discusses fear of love and goes into detail about successful ways to overcome. The seven fears highlighted include the following:

1) being afraid of disapproval
2) fear of commitment
3) being scared of loss
4) fear of disappointing someone
5) apprehension about being "found out"
6) fear of being consumed
7) anxiety concerning being trapped

Cassandra states her novella's main characters, Savannah and Hunter, seek to traverse some of the emotions discussed in the Psychology Today editorial. See http://www.amazon.com/Loving-Texan-New-Orleans-ebook/dp/B00BB1BBC8/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_1.

Available via Amazon and Barnes and Noble
Readers can find Loving a Texan from New Orleans in Kindle format on Amazon's website, and in NOOK format via Barnes and Noble.

About the Author of Loving a Texan from New Orleans
A writer, publisher and entrepreneur, Cassandra Black lives in the Atlanta, Georgia area. She travels frequently to the Caribbean to work on a tiny cottage across from the sea.

"The Caribbean is my self-proclaimed hide-out; a place to let my mind meander; to read; and ultimately to start the process of creating something meaningful, something that I always hope will touch readers in that special place that will ultimately move them to act, grow, heal -- and only they know in what ways," states Cassandra. "The fascinating thing about writing is, through the process, I am moving, growing, healing, too, with each character, each story, that bounds from me."

Cassandra Black has authored several publications under her own name as well as the Amber Creek pen name. She is also the author of a children's picture book about entrepreneurship (When I'm Big and Grown), in addition to several real estate business publications available through Stone Cottage Books.
To find links to more titles, visit http://www.cassandrablack.com.

See http://www.amazon.com/Loving-Texan-New-Orleans-ebook/dp/B00BB1BBC8/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_1 to order Loving a Texan from New Orleans.

Author Blog: http://cassandra-black-author.blogspot.com

=> A Cassandra Black / Amber Creek Novella -- Loving a Texan from New Orleans (Mini Novel) - Classified Ad

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Need to sweat out the "devil's juice" so my mind is clear to write today ...

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).

Preparing to head down toward Negril roundabout for breakfast in just a bit. Forgot to pick up coffee yesterday for villa, so that has changed pattern of day. Breakfast (need coffee!), at likely Juicy J's Restaurant. Then, approx. 15-mile walk down Beach Road and beyond, toward Hanover, and back. I'm not ready but gotta do it and will be glad I did when it's over. (You NEVER regret exercise.)

Need to sweat, sweat, sweat, re, let's just say I had TOO MUCH fun and Jamaican rum at 3 Dives Jerk Center last night listening to reggae music by the sea. Need to sweat out the "devil's juice" so my mind is clear to write. Wow, what a great local band at 3 Dives! Too much fun! Please pray for a sistah in what is sure to be a hot walk once that Caribbean sun gets to blaring. Enjoooooy your day -- you deserve it -- and make some good stuff happen!

Cassandra Black
a/k/a AMBER CREEK

http://www.cassandrablack.com

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/amber-creek

Latest Release: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/loving-a-texan-from-new-orleans-cassandra-black/1114308768

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3 Dives -- Great place for good food, good music, and the devil's juice (err, Jamaican rum!).

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Writing on verandah at villa in Negril ...

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 Miami!

We're picking up Miss D (a cute little five year old girl sis has practically adopted -- I'm "auntie") late afternoon and bringing her back to the pool for some fun in the sun. She's a hoot is all I can say.

The morning is already off to a good start -- full of writing. God is good. Beautiful day. Enjoy yours. Until next time ...

Cassandra Black
a/k/a AMBER CREEK

http://www.cassandrablack.com

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/amber-creek

Latest Release: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/loving-a-texan-from-new-orleans-cassandra-black/1114308768

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

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 sweating. Will then probably veg out near Canoe's (http://www.realnegril.com/canoe/) for a bit this evening, before joining a friend in a little rustic cottage at top of a steep hill overlooking the sea in distance. Stars are so big up there at night. Words cannot describe the beauty all around.

I waffled on making the trip to Jamaica this time with so much on plate back home, but I'm so glad I made last minute decision to come. Life is so short, and I'm having an absolute ball. Will stay a month longer than expected to work on my little cottage in Negril. Finally got the fence run; now will start some plantings so hopefully I will have some bougainvillea foliage by fall. Pretty flowers.

Enjoooooooy your day. Now back to sis' book cover so I can close up early, head for my walk, and relax at Canoe's. Until next time ...

Cassandra Black
a/k/a AMBER CREEK

http://www.cassandrablack.com
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/amber-creek

Latest Release: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/loving-a-texan-from-new-orleans-cassandra-black/1114308768

Publisher: http://www.stonecottagebooks.com
Latest Release: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/loving-a-texan-from-new-orleans-cassandra-black/1114308768

Amazon: http://www.cassandrablack.com
Twitter: @stonecottagebks (http://www.twitter.com/stonecottagebks)
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