Planning and Plotting (for book releases & new series) – nothing sinister – I keep that for the books. This week has been all about planning—because apparently, to really get shit out there for people to read, I’ve got to become a project manager and marketer, in addition to being a writer. This side of the writing business is not … Read More
Writing Vampires, Dragons, and Country Chaos
Bored Horses, Bored Dogs, and a Country Writer’s Life Feb 12, 2025 When horses, dogs, and a country living writer collide, there’s sometimes chaos . From trashed gates to muddy adventures, Cassandra L Shaw’s life is anything but boring. Dive into my world of vampires, dragons, seer cats, and her many pets Welcome to my world, where horses have a … Read More
RAINING WORDS & DRAGONS
It’s been raining cats, dogs, and possibly a few dragons here in my part of Queensland. The creeks are a lovely shade of mud brown (very chic, if you’re into that), but thankfully, we’re not flooding—small wins, right? Up north, though, it’s a different story, with evacuations happening. My thoughts are with those affected, and I’m crossing all my fingers … Read More
Rainy Days, Romantasy, and Big Girl Pants
Hello, lovely fantasy readers! It’s another damp day here in tropical Queensland’s wet season—no surprises there. Rain means the dogs are stuck inside, and let me tell you, they’re not thrilled about it. Usually at this time (morning) of the day, they’re living their best lives outdoors: digging holes, trashing gardens, playing zoomies, and barking at anything that dares exist. … Read More
Blood Ring, Book 1 in The Vampire King’s Daughter – out now.
If you’ve ever been hooked on The Vampire Diaries, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, or wished Bella from Twilight was a fierce, kick-butt heroine, this series is for you! Dive into a thrilling supernatural world filled with found family, first love, and self-discovery. Picture growing powers, young romance, and a town where the supernatural lurks just beneath the surface… and the … Read More