Ghost and Goblins

Author: Jax Cassidy // Category:
I missed those days when my brothers and sisters and I would dress up and go door to door trick-or-treatin'. It was the best times of my life and often we'd go to the haunted house. One year I knee'd someone in the nuts for freakin' me out, needless to say I was thrown out. :)

Anyways, I started off this holiday by drinking, drinking, and more drinking on Friday night. 2 glasses of wine earlier, then I had two pina colodas and then went to a super cool & trendy bar called MATCH. It's about half a mile down the street from my apartment and I dragged my buddy JM with me. Had 4 cosmopolitans there and while my buddy got hit on by an acquaintance of mine who's 12 years older than he was I wanted to yell "Get a room". But whatever. I was trashed and I guess being the wingman means putting up with women pawing on your friends. I woke up a bit hungover but spent Saturday OD-ing on lattes and blew $125 bucks getting peds & manis for me and my friend. :( Okay, so I didn't expect I'd be out that much but those bloody nail techs really are skilled at selling hard and you can't help but say "sure". Now, I'm brooding because I didn't realized I over tipped by 50% until I got home and re-calculated the cost. Oh well, teaches me to learn mathematics. By the evening I was already cranky and spent another $200 on groceries for the month. I stocked up on instant noodles until I could get more freelance work in. No mac-n-cheeze for me. That's when JM called and told me he really needed to talk to me. Turns out we go to my favorite new little cafe and tells me in a drunken stupor he gave into the dark side. He slutted with my friend. Of all the stupid things he's ever done, oh well. At least he enjoyed it..but I made him pay!

Sunday rolled around and I met up with my buddy Lisa. She's equivalent to Samantha of Sex and the City and I'm equivalent to Carrie. On the spur of the moment we decided to go to the Pleasure Chest, a hip sex shop. Yes, we did. Yes, I did. It was quite an entertaining adventure. I will not tell a lie, I cracked jokes, tinkered with toys and even got a spanking from Lisa. Okay, we were testing out paddles and it was silly fun. I drew the line on electric nipple clamps. Okay, we bought some souvenirs and spent the next hour back at Amsterdam cafe and talked about life, sex and so on and so on... never a dull moment, I tell ya.

This isn't my typical weekend and most definitely I'm usually a recluse. For some reason I can blame it on the freaky Halloween season that drives you to do things you normally don't. Did I get writing done? Nope.

One thing I learned was that JM mentioned now I have new material from fodder. Guess he's right because I'm so going to add his antics in my next book. It's fun to be able to rub an "uh-oh" moment in his face forever. That's what friends are for.

Another hit

Author: Jax Cassidy // Category:
WooHoo!

I got a request for a full manuscript of Ghosthunter. Well, John at Kensington didn't have to ask twice because I sent it to him this afternoon. That makes two of my stuff in one house! I'm eager to know what he'll say on either one of them. Nerve-wracking but well worth the ulcer.

I'm feeling really good about this year and I hope that it will only get better.

Now, I'm going to buy me a latte to celebrate... maybe I should buy stocks in Starbucks.

Sun shines down

Author: Jax Cassidy // Category:
It's true, my beloved manuscript is TIGHT. I am so excited about the changes I've made in the edits and I can say it's a nice feeling to see one of your first accomplishments be something you can be proud of.

Tomorrow I'm going to mail out my baby in hopes that it will find a home.

Then, I'm going to focus on my RomCom and see if I'll have it ready by Christmas.

Now, here's the lyrics that I think of when I write One Night with Jared:


One Night - The Corrs


Long day and I'm ready
I'm waiting for your call
'Cause I've made up my mind
My heart aches with a hunger
And I want that you were mine
No I cannot deny

So for one night
is it all right
That I give you

My heart
My love
My heart
Just for one night
My body
My soul
Just for one night
My love
My love
For one night
One night
One night

When morning awakes me
Well I know I'll be along
And I feel I'll be fine
So don't you worry about me
I'm not empty on my own
For inside I'm alive

That for one night
It was so right
That I gave you

My heart
My love
My heart
Just for one night
My body
My soul
Just for one night
My love
I loved
For one night
One night
One night

(Guitar Solo)

For one night
It was so right
That I gave you

My heart
My love
My heart
Just for one night
My body
My soul
Just for one night
My love
I loved
For one night
We loved
One night
One night
One night

(Fade)

Nearing the end

Author: Jax Cassidy // Category:
So, I've been couped up for three days in my office editing Ghosthunter for the fifth time and now I'm adding pages because through all the edits I managed to chop too much! Here I am, thinking I've finally done it and I have one full night ahead of me. I want to get this out Tuesday or Wednesday. I'm more concerned about quality and hopefully these edits will shine like a new penny.

It's been a crazy time and although I should be really stressed like I normally am, I'm not.

Last night after my edits my friend Amanda suggested we watch "Sliding Doors" and I can't believe I agreed to it. I can say I liked it. The story is about a PR girl who gets fired and on her way home she catches the subway and during that transition it shows the possibility of "what if".. the one person gets on the subway and the other person misses her subway. The one who takes the subway meets up with a friendly, charming Scotsman and comes home to find her dead-beat novelist boyfriend screwing his ex-girlfriend. The other reality she decides to take another alternate route home and gets mugged then misses her dirtbag boyfriend's affair by a few minutes. I won't say much more if you're interested in watching it...but, basically the outcome is pretty much the same because as fate would have it, she ends up with the guy she is meant to be with no matter which way her life takes her. :)

Okay, I'm just going to say I'm fated to publish so either way, I'm going to get there.

Don't do it

Author: Jax Cassidy // Category:
:: Break coming ::

Don't wait until the last minute to tighten up the manuscript you loooove.. Don't save so many version you can't tell which is the right one. Don't get distracted. Don't work on your website....

Okay, today I got a request from a fabulous agent who wants my full manuscript of Ghosthunter. It's this high you ride as long as you can. Mostly, knowing someone actually liked your partial enough to want to read the whole thing! Now, the highlight of it is discovering the said agent has an intern that loved your partial, making you feel even better...yet even more frightened. I don't know why it's so difficult to accept something good when it hits you on the head.

Enough said.. I'm going back to editing...

Sex, sex, sex

Author: Jax Cassidy // Category:
I knew it'd get your attention. So, this is the first manuscript I'm working on that will be layered with sex. Yes, it's true. As I embark on the new erotic lines I must learn to forget everything I've learned about writing the love scenes and get down and dirty...er, my h/h needs to get dirty dirty.

It's kinda fun. My hubby thinks I'm nuts as I laugh during the explicit scenes I'm throwing together. I tried cranking on the mood music, but it only makes my imagination soar. Not a bad thing, mind you. I just think I can get the hang of this. The only problem is trying to find new and unique ways to write those words, those analogies, those intense parts.

On my forum someone mentioned that they asked their hubby to explain how they felt during the big "O" and the comment he made was less than titillating. (Jax snickers) Poor thing, now every time they do the deed those words are gonna haunt her.

I've decided that I'm going to go straight to the top if I need some steamy advice. Yep, you guessed it. Eden Bradley, Mistress of the Dark Side... LOL Wonder if I could shadow her...

Okay, off to write a really really mind blowing lovemaking scene!

I did it!

Author: Jax Cassidy // Category:
My request is on the way to Kensington! I didn't bother reading over it again for fear I'd want to do a billion more changes. I stayed up last night to do final changes to the thank you letter, synopsis, etc.. So this morning I printed everything out neatly packaged and dropped it in the post office mail slot.

As I walked away I was seized with paranoia that I'd forgotten something.. but, alas, I didn't! Why is it so stressful to send out your work? It should be a happy occasion and deserves celebrating. I guess when you have so many projects out and no responses coming back to you, it does make things even more intense. I'm just hoping this one particular editor has a quick turnaround. So, not to stare blankly at my computer screen while I wait..I'm just picking up and working on more projects. I seriously have enough ideas plotted out to keep me busy.

So what does any sane person do after dropping off the most valuable piece of mail that could potentially make or break a career???... I run to Starbucks and load up on my favorite latte! Now I'm ready...

I am now going to work on a very belated Fast Draft, thanks to Candace Havens, to see how many projects I can do by December. :)

Ready to go

Author: Jax Cassidy // Category:
I finished my synopsis after 4 drafts and it's Fan-tab-u-lous! I couldn't have done it without my friends who helped critique the darn thing. Especially my friend, Amanda for helping me tighten and re-writing my first attempts.

I love the story and as I speed along to reach the finish line, I have managed to come up with 3 other story ideas to add to my list of concepts. Yes, it's true. I now have enough story ideas to keep me writing for ten years. No kidding. I can proudly say I'm an "idea" girl. So all you editors and agents out there, I do have a story for you! :)

Now, the topic at hand is mailing out the stuff to Kensington tomorrow. After that, I'll leave it to fate and the editor to decide if it's gold.

Thanks for all your support.. I'll find a home for "One Night with Jared"... I just know it.

Another request

Author: Jax Cassidy // Category:
Got a request from Kensington this morning and I'm busting butt to get it out the door. Funny how life goes.. I don't have problems getting a request, but I have problems getting a response after I send it out. I've got partials or manuscripts at TOR, Dorchester, Avon, Pocket Books, and three other agents office.. now if only they would respond... So, after I send this puppy out the door, it will be number 8 on my waiting list :(

I shouldn't complain because I have been very fortunate. At least I had three visible rejections. Avon (the first time around, different editor), and the Knight Agency twice for the same manuscript. :P Oh well.. I had to try. I think the only thing I'm missing is St. Martin's Press. LOL

I suppose I'll be MIA for a week or so to polish... so in the immortal words of Elvis .."Thank you, thank you very much..."

Interesting facts about Jax

Author: Jax Cassidy // Category:
Mars
.:Mars:.

"You have a great enthusiasm and passion for
all that life has to offer. This is coupled
with a great amount of strength. You know
exactly what you want and are not afraid to go
after it. You love a good challenge and you
have a great deal of stubborness, which helps
you achieve your goals. Your enduring
determination is a great match for your
inventive mind. Your only drawback may be your
difficulty in letting others know how you
feel."


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Great Diva News!

Author: Jax Cassidy // Category:


At long last, Sylvia Day's Kensington debut anthology is available for pre-order! I've been looking forward to this book since I met Ms. Day in Reno. Click HERE to pre-order, you won't regret it.

This is your chance to get in on the ground floor with an author who is sure to make a name for herself. Don't miss it!

Read this month's Spotlight On interview with Jennifer St. Giles. This multi-published and award winning author will also we our Author of the Month in November. Jennifer St. Giles and Rita Herron will do a workshop on “Writing on the Edge”, which is sure to be fantastic. www.romancedivas.com/spotlighton.html

Also, go read up on 7 questions to Cathy Yardley by "moi"...

Also, we have a new article up on our Diva Blog written by our very own Jean Lauzier.

Go check it out!

Hummmmmmm..........

Author: Jax Cassidy // Category:
GenreErotica
EROTICA! - Wet, salty and delicious You are driven
to excite the reader into a literal froth with
your literary talents! You are a connoisseur of
the carnal side of humanity from Kink to
high-speed BJs in the front seat of a speeding
jag! Sex is GOOD. Penthouse and the Internet
after dark are your inspirations!


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Nothing.

Author: Jax Cassidy // Category:
Blogging. It's a difficult thing to keep up with. I often run out of things to say. Life is so busy and in between working, working, working and entertaining it can be exhausting.

I guess I'm going through this weird phase. I've been sick for like a month now with various ailments, one after the other. Then I discovered I might need jaw surgery and braces..then I found out I may be out of a job in a few months. My company is going through this merger which will finalize in two months. Once that happens, my position will be dissolved if they elect to change out Executives in our company. Where does it leave me? Jobless.

Okay, I'm very skilled. But I find myself in a crossroad. I can look for a management job which will lead me to 70 hour weeks and endless traveling or I can be an Exec Assistant which will be brainless work and guaranteed I'll be out in time for dinner. Not to mention I'll still have writing time at home. Now, either choices are fine but with my payscale, I'm afraid I'll end up with a pay reduction and that's no good either. Which leads me back to feeling blah. I'm smart, hard working, computer savvy... what do I do? Where do I go? I'm bummed out.

This weekend I'll be job hunting hard core. I want to get back into the entertainment industry because I miss the excitement of it all. Now, I'll have to prepare myself for a major paycut. Sigh!

Under Construction

Author: Jax Cassidy // Category:
I've been obsessed with creating my own template. I kind of took the easy way out and figured a way to snazz up my blog just a tad bit. It's not anything intricate, but I like it. Hope you guys do too!

Although I like templates offered by BlogFrocks, they haven't programmed the comments portion in, so it would be a journal rather than offer reader comments. :(

I'll keep learning and keep implementing... Stay tuned.