Live your Dreams
The Perfect Time For Love
It’s All About Love
In the life of a romance writer, every day is the perfect time for love. Romance rules and I love to stir the soul with passion, mystery, and a sprinkle of magic. My stories cross genres from ethereal, captivating shorts with eerie twist endings to believable time slips, mystical plots, and sensual romantic suspense. So scroll down and see the magic…It’s all about love.
Looking For Love?
If you crave strong, believable heroines and delicious hot heroes who tempt your deepest desires, then fan the flames and be swept into your innermost romantic fantasies. See, hear, and feel the magical eeriness of one fateful night. If you love stories of star-crossed love and second chances, then try my time slip romantic suspense, Beneath The Lake.
Beneath The Lake
2016 BEST Romantic Suspense
Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence
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The Destiny Series––
five novelettes with a twist you won’t see coming
Winner AWC Writing Contest
Judges’ comments:
At first these stories reel you into what appears to be a formula romance. Then they turn the genre on its head, throwing a perfectly aimed, delightful curveball at the surprising and satisfying endings.
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After Midnight, answers the question of what if…a slant on the concept of alternate worlds with a touch of Casi McLean magic.
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But my most significant story was my own.
Wingless Butterfly shares a lifetime of secrets lies, romance, betrayal, and mystery like whispers from a best friend––A story that began with my mother’s haunting warning: “You don’t want to know your biological father, he’s the kind of man who pulls wings off of butterflies.”
Take The Oxygen First
We’ve all heard the phrase before. Flight attendants explain daily why passengers should take oxygen themselves before administering to others. The command makes sense. Take care of yourself so you’re able to help others. When I thought about the simple phrase I realized the theory applies to life and love, too.
What’s Love Got To Do With It?
I’m not advocating self-gratification. Especially in the all about me society we seem to live in these days. But when I feel good about myself––who and where I am emotionally and physically––I live happier, love better, and open a door to inspire and encourage others. Life and love thrives when filtered through internal contentment.
It’s All About Love
My friends know the impact secrets and lies held over my life and the metamorphosis that took place when I unraveled my past. But unveiling secrets didn’t transform me or my self-image. The shift occured when I realized my self-image grew from what I believed about myself. Beliefs that wern’t true. The bully in my mirror reflected a discarded child, tossed away by her own father. And the reflection reinforced my beliefs day after day.
The Perfect Time For Love
This is what I know about you and me, and everyone around us. Perception is reality. True or perceived, what we believe has incredible influence over our lives. So take time to know and understand what’s true and genuine about you…and your world. You, me, we all are united by a human distinction, we become who we believe we are, and we design our lives around what we believe is true.
Live Your Dreams
Live your dreams explodes from my website, whispers through my manuscripts, and bubbles from every engagement I pursue. That is the passion I live, and it’s all about love! My passion, my brand, and the force that drives me is etched into my books and my Internet presence.
When you see CASI MCLEAN, visit my website, follow my blogs, or read my books, I hope you’ll see a vision of inspiration, feel a sense of encouragement, and discover the value of your own self-worth. It’s all about love.
Julia Agrees
I love this Facebook post from Julia Roberts: “Perfection is a disease of a nation. We overlay our faces with tons of make-up. We get botox and even starve ourselves to become that perfect size. We try to fix something, but you can’t fix what you can’t see. It’s the soul that needs the surgery.
How can you expect someone else to love you if you don’t love yourself? It doesn’t matter what you look like on the outside, what’s on the inside counts…I know I have wrinkles but look beyond that. Embrace the real me and you,––who you are, love yourself just the way you are.”
Wingless Butterfly: Healing the Broken Child Within.
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66 COMMENTS
Very moving, post, Casi. Your courage to reveal your past is inspiring. Thank you for all you do to support fellow authors. You are a great role model.
Awe…thanks, CB. What a sweet comment!!! I’m so glad you’re a part of ABA!
First of all thanks for organising this Hop, Casi, and what a wonderfully inspiring post. You’re so right, and I learnt long ago that if you are not at peace with yourself, how can you ever hope to love or empathise with others? Thanks for sharing this valuable advice.
Thanks so much for putting this blog hop together. 🙂
I’m really glad you joined us!!! Thanks for stopping by my post.
Inspiring post, Casi!
Thanks, Jana!
Great post, Casi
Darlene, so glad you stopped by my site for the hop….Thanks!
Great post, Casi! Love the “Pretty Woman” quote.
I do too! Thanks for being a part of our hop. I hope you join us in other events too!
A beautiful post! Loved it!
Thanks so much Maureen!
Good thing we’re authors because I think we dare to dream a bit more often than non-authors. 😉
Thank you for hosting the blog hop, it’s been a lot of fun.
I’m so glad you joined us for the hop. I hope you participate in our other events too. Hugs
Words of wisdom. Thanks for your positive presence. And thanks for organizing the Valentine Blog Hop!
Excellent post! Dare to Dream has always been my mantra, It’s lettered on my pink lap top and people used to tease me when I told them my dream of becoming a published author. Things changed when I received my first contract. I was still the same person, but they saw me not as a dreamer, which I still am, but as a doer, which is also me. Determined. LOL Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Just the post I needed to read today! You pay it forward every day with your writing and your support for authors. Thanks for all you do.
I’m so glad you liked my post! Thanks so much for being such a wonderful addition to ABA!
A wonderful post, Casi. And you’ve reached what I think is the heart of the matter: whatever we believe we deserve–that’s what we’ll receive in life. It’s that simple and that profound. Thanks for all you do for others, and the far-reaching inspiration of the Authors Bare All series.
Laura, that quote is another of my favorites! Thanks for your kind words, taking time to stop by and commenting.
Powerful words and thoughts, Casi! Another quote I like is: “Most people are as happy as they make up their minds to be.” –Abraham Lincoln. We do have a choice.
I love that quote too, Mary. I wish people would take those words to heart!!
Wonderful post and so true!
We do become what we believe and what we profess!
Good luck and God’s blessings to you.
PamT
So nice of you to stop by and comment, Pamela. Thank you so much.
Love that Carrie Fisher. She’s a straight shooter. And of course Meryl proves “failure” or rejection should only make us work harder to achieve our goals. Great post.
Thank you, Charlotte. I agree … I’m so glad you stopped by.
What an encouraging post! Thanks for sharing, Casi!
Thank you, KK!!
Casi – fractured children can make broken, lost adults if they are left untended. Your story is an inspiration to all of us who have been fractured and broken at one time or another. Bless you for your courage and sensitivity.
Awe, thank you, Peggy, for such a sweet comment. I’m so glad you took a moment to stop by and comment.
Casi, I learned to love the woman I saw in the mirror a long time ago after I suffered a tragedy. Thanks for the uplifting message today. 🙂
Unfortunately, it took me way too long to GET that concept. But better late than never! Thank you so much for visiting my site and commenting.
Oh this is all so true. thanks for sharing, Casi
Thank you, Andrea. Glad you dropped by.
Thanks for the inspiring post! These are thoughts and quotes that bear repeating over and over, especially in our current culture. Thanks for sharing!
I agree, Katie. I hope others share your sentiment and my post. 🙂
I loved this post and the truth behind it. What a refreshing reminder to be who you are.
Linda, thank you for your comment. Much appreciated!
Wow, you are one strong, inspiring, beautiful (and did I mention talented?) lady, Casi. What a wonderful post. Thanks for sharing it with all of us who sometimes need a reminder of the glorious truths it contains.
Awe… That’s so sweet of you to say, Darcy. Thank you for taking the time to stop by and comment!
Casi, very inspirational post. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Marie!
What a deeply powerful, soul-baring, post, Casi! I’m inspired to see that you’ve made it through the battle to the other side. I’m sure you’ve inspired many readers! You certainly reminded me to use rejection as a stepping stone instead of a tripping stone. Fab post! Really glad I stopped by 🙂
Thank you so much, Monique. I appreciate you taking time out of your busy day to stop by and comment.
Excellent post. I look at my granddaughters and pray they don’t listen to what others may say about them, and be true to themselves. Something we all struggle with.
I think you are right, Anita. We sometimes compare our insides with other people’s outward appearance, never knowing what they may have been through. Thanks for your comment!
What a fabulous post. This moving and powerful message is one so many, including me, can benefit from. Thank you!
Thank you, Barbara. I’m so glad you stopped by and commented!
I’m so glad I stopped by to read your inspiring post. Well said, all of it!
Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to comment…We have a wonderful stream of wisdom here so feel free to go back and check out previous posts and comment on any you’s like.
Wow, Casi, what a wonderful post. I feel better just reading it. I am sending this URL post to friends, that will make their day. Thanks so much!
Tena, thank you so much. I really appreciate you sharing the URL with your friends, too…more than you know. xo
Oh my gosh, Casi…this is a BEAUTIFUL and worthwhile post. Love it so much! What a powerful message.
Thanks so much, Alicia. I truly hope my message reaches someone who needs the encouragement.
Beautiful, inspiring message, Casi. And so very true. Thanks for sharing! ❤️
Jeannie, thank you for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I’m really passionate about this message.
Such wonderful words of wisdom. That’s what I’m trying to teach my daughter (and so far so good). External beauty will fade, but a beautiful soul lasts forever. One of her friends recently posted on her FB that she inspires her. She walks past the haters and keeps a positive attitude. She’s 14, and I pray she always takes the oxygen first. I was a slow learner, but finally got it.
You are an amazing mother, Lisa, guiding your daughter with such wisdom. It sounds like she is way ahead of the masses and with those tools in place she has the world at her fingertips. So glad you stopped by and commented. 🙂
Well said! Believing in oneself is the hardest thing for women.
Thank you so much, Judy! I think it’s key to everything we do.
Wonderful, wonderful post! I truly believe you need to love yourself. Looking forward to your book, Casi.
Angelina, thanks for your kind words. I’ll be sure to keep you updated 🙂
We have to take care of ourselves so that we have what it takes to take care of others. I like how Henry Ford put it, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right.” This is a great post. I’m going to share it with all of my kids!”
Thank you, M.J. I love Henry Ford’s quote too and have used in many posts. We are surrounded by such wisdom if we only have our ears tuned to the right channels. 🙂