Cassandra's Writing World

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Pre-Orders and Upcoming Releases

Hello and welcome to the blog. Today I want to talk about two upcoming releases.

First up is the Books Of Horror Community Anthology Vol. 5, parts 1 and 2. This is a two volume anthology featuring 93 stories. My story Nightmare is in Part. 2

Available 1/23/26

Books Of Horror Vol. 5

Stories live within everyone, Stories that scratch and claw until they're finally unleashed into the world. Many contain horrors that no one should witness and slip into the ether, while others get remembered and immortalized in the pages of books. Take a journey and explore the horrors held within for your morbid delight.

Pt. 1 https://a.co/d/e6aqff6

Pt. 2 https://a.co/d/80uDoqO

Next up is the Pretty Little Slashers Valentine's Anthology. This one features my story Snapped and was supposed to release on Valentine's Day, however it is now up for pre-order and will be available 2/7/26

Pretty Little Slashers vol. 2

An all female anthology.

Behind the lipstick and lace, something ruthless waits.

Valentines Day isn’t just for love... It’s for vengeance.

It’s for every single woman who had been scorned and is sick of not being appreciated.

https://www.amazon.com/Pretty-Little.../dp/B0GHLCXQF4

That's it for today. Until next time... Happy Reading!

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

The Blake's: The Birth Of A New Series

Hello everyone and welcome to my writing world! Today I want to tell you about the book series I have planned, The Blake's. I am having a wonderful time with this series. I will admit that when I started this series I definitely did a lot more plotting than I have for any other story I've ever written.

This series will consist of five books. Keeping MyKinze Safe, memories Lost, Protecting The Witness, With Deadly Intent, and Heart of A Hero.

Now I'm going to tell you about each book.

Keeping MyKinze Safe (Book One)

Characters

Roy Blake

Diana Blake

MyKinze Blake

Joey Blake

David Quinn

Blurb:

Roy Blake wanted nothing more than to see David Quinn behind bars. However, Quinn had other plans.

Roy thought his family was safe until Quinn went after his daughter. Now he has to do everything he can to protect her.

Will Quinn be able to close enough to MyKinze to take her out? Or will they be able to keep her safe?

Memories Lost (Book 2)

Characters

Eden Riley

Tyler Blake

Melany Riley

Zach Warren

Blurb:

Eden has no memory and only a photo of her daughter. She has no clue how she ended up on the side if the road. Zach Warren has always been a bad guy. After what he did to Eden he didn't expect anyone to find her.

Now Eden has to stop Zach before he can destroy her life forever.

Protecting The Witness (Book 3)

Characters

Kasi Blake

Damon Cavanaugh

Glenn Maxwell

Blurb:

Kasi Blake witnessed a shooting. Now the man responsible is after her. She is forced to go into hiding.

Damon Cavanaugh is in charge of protecting Kasi. He is former FBI and assigned to keep her safe.

Can they stop Glenn Maxwell before he gets rid of Kasi permanently?

With Deadly Intent (Book 4)

Characters

Julie Blake

Grayson Manning

Charles Westbrook

Connor Blake

Blurb:

Julie Blake told the police about her ex stealing money from the bank where they worked. Now Charles is back and wants what's his. Julie and their unborn child.

Grayson Manning must protect Julie and the baby at all costs. Can they stop Charles from getting his revenge?

Heart Of A Hero (Book 5)

Characters

Tyler Blake

Bailee Ryan

Eric Wilcox

Blurb:

Tyler Blake is trying to find the man behind the brutal murder of a local family. Bailee Ryan is now being targeted by the same man. Can they stop him before it's too late?

I am loving these characters and can't wait to share their stories with all of you. Oh and I am also thinking there might also be a spin off series. Maybe the younger characters when they're grown. Of course I can't really share that with you since I haven't actually done anything with that idea.

I hope you enjoyed this peek into The Blake's series. Until next time... Happy Writing!

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Writing Projects 2026

Hello and welcome to our first blog post of 2026! I hope the year is treated you all well so far. I am already busy getting things started for writing projects and other author stuff.

Today I want to tell you about some of the writing projects I will be working on this year. I am also going to give you a small taste of one of the stories that will be published this year. Snapped will be part of the Pretty Little Slashers Valentine's Day Anthology, Coming this Valentine's Day!

I am also working on book 5 of The Blake's Series, Heart Of A Hero. This is Tyler's Book. The youngest brother.

Rise Of The Undead will be submitted to the Survival Anthology and is my second Zombie story. The Snowman will be submitted to the Sinister dreams Anthology. I have more that I need to plan out as well. Plus I am working on something else that will be available this April. I can't give much details about the project just yet. I will also have a story featured in the Books Of Horror Community Anthology later this year. No release date has been set since we are currently working on the cover. My story Nightmare will be featured in that one.

I will be posting more about my stories this year. So my next post will feature one of those stories I mentioned above. Now for a small taste of Snapped (Coming 2/14/26)

Marci and Keith have been married for ten years. That's a decade of both mental and physical abuse from not only her husband, but two of his friends. This Valentine's Day they'll find out what happens when Marci has finally snapped.

Trigger Warnings:

Abuse

Torture of Abusers

Have a wonderful week!

Marci has been dealing with her husband’s abuse

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

My Thoughts On AI In The Book World

Hi everyone! Welcome to the blog!

Today I want to talk to you about something that has been affecting the book world lately. AI (*gasps in horror). I know there are people out there who loved using it to create things. I'm not against other people using the dreaded thing, that's a you decision. Personally I find it to be annoying so I don't use it.

I have seen so many posts lately about how if certain things are used by an author than the author must be using AI to write. Okay I'll admit that there are some out there who do use AI to write an entire book and publish it. That's their decision. I can't force them to change their ways. However it's not really the author writing if it's AI. Myself I could never use it to write. If I claim I wrote something you best believe I wrote it!

AI uses other people's work to learn how to write. That's honestly cheating in my opinion. How can you feel good about yourself if you're telling the world you wrote something you didn't? I would feel ashamed and never write again.

This whole thing about authors not being allowed to use em dashes or ellipsis is just ridiculous. People need to check out some of the classic books out there (like Emily Dickinson and John Knowles.)

Those are not something AI just randomly decided to add. They were around a very long time before AI.

Then there's the whole if an author uses a certain sentence they must be using AI. He padded across the floor and she let out the breath she didn't know she was holding. Pretty sure they weren't invented by AI. I've used them a time or two.

Those readers who want to create a lynch mob to tear down authors simply because AI used something they did need to get a grip. They need to get off their pedestals and realize they're not always right about everything.

Don't be the person who destroys someone livelihood, their career for no other reason than because it makes you feel good about yourself. Be kind and respectful to people. The moral of the story is don't be an idiot!

I will continue to use my em dashes and ellipsis like I always have. That's my choice and my right. If you don't like how an author writes don't read their books. I bet you'll eventually run out of reading material if you keep putting authors down for doing author things. Get the facts straight here people and remember this last thing...

AI DIDN'T TEACH HUMANS TO WRITE. IT LEARNED FROM WHAT HUMANS ALREADY SAID!!!

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Book News from Cassandra's Writing World

Hi everyone and welcome to the blog! I know I haven't posted in a couple of weeks, life got in the way. So today is time for an update on the bookish news.

First of all my story for the writing contest is almost finished. The deadline is the end of this month. Then it's time to finish my story to submit to Curse Of The Sword.

What other news do I have to share? Lots of good news about the books.

The Village Of Silent Screams was accepted for the Holiday Spirit Anthology. The anthology will be available December 20, 2025. I'll let you know when I have more info on it.

Also the Once Upon A Thyme cookbook is up for preorder. It will be available November 15, 2025.

Come meet some amazing indie authors and book world greats and what they like to cook. We have 24 amazing authors, book bloggers, PAs, and more that want to share their favorite recipes with you. From appetizers to adult beverages, you can find it here. Enjoy our recipes! The following indie authors, PAs, and bloggers are featured in this cookbook: Ashley Brion, W.A. Ashes, Visha Graves, Peri Rose, Christina Thomas, D Williams, Jaycee DeLorenzo, Jeanette T. Queen, Samantha Michaels, Shaina Lucas, Sheila A. Kell, Sheila Fowler, Skyee Graystone, T.A. Moorman, Beth A. Freely, K. D. Hooper, Angel Nyx, Cassandra Jones, K. Rose, Caitlin Loggins, Ann Edwards, Kathleen Osborne, and Vic Leigh.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR6P3Q3N