Status: Working on Chapter 3 of Only by Moonlight!! :) (2 weeks ago)

CassandraLowery

Name	Cassandra Lowery
Location	near San Diego, California
Member Since	Nov 17, 2010
Votes Received	15,378
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**NOTE: I am sorry, but at this time my health and my overextended schedule prevent me from reading and offering feedback on stories. If you would like some writing help, please see Advice to Young Writers under My Works. Thanks for understanding. :)

I'm Cassandra. :) Married since 1985, we have 4 terrific young people: a daughter in college, and 3 sons (ages 13, 15, 17); we've been educating our kids at home since 1996. I'm a Christian, attending both a community church and an Anglican (Church of England) parish. We live in a small mountain village east of San Diego, California.

I love writing and reading, especially the classics. I have a Master's degree in Medieval Literature, and I write poetry, fiction, fan fiction, & nonfiction. I'm a former university instructor in writing and literature, and I currently teach writing, grammar, literary analysis, Shakespeare, and poetry classes, both online and in the classroom. I've also edited several books, including a new edition of the Book of Common Prayer.

I've been diagnosed with several autoimmune illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis, etc. I deal with chronic pain 24/7 despite really good pain meds. On good days I walk with a cane; on bad days I have to use a wheelchair. Writing distracts me from the pain beautifully. ;)

My favorite writers: Chaucer, Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Charlotte Bronte, Elizabeth Gaskell, L.M. Montgomery, Anne Lamott, Victoria Thompson, Anne Perry, Kathleen Norris, Ann Voskamp, Anne Tyler, PD James.

Favorite bands: U2, U2, & U2! Love my Dublin boys! Also Florence + the Machine, Editors, Billie Holiday, Katie Melua, She & Him, Tempest, and Steam Powered Giraffe. Love Indie, Celtic, and Big Band/Swing music. 

My Evening Star Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/CassandraLoweryWrites

My Facebook: COME FRIEND ME!!: http://www.facebook.com/cassandra.lowery.1

My Fan Fic Blog: http://cassandralowery.blogspot.com/ 

My Twitter: http://twitter.com/CassandraWrites

Love,
Cassandra :D
xxxooo

Works

Only by Moonlight

ChickLit #519

3 parts / 13 pages, updated Apr 29, 2013

Due to some serious roommate problems, Bella Swan has to find new student housing mid-semester and fortunately finds a room to rent in a lovely Victorian home near the U... read more

2,363 reads

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160

Pinned but Fluttering

65 parts / 293 pages, updated Jan 05, 2013 PG-13

After the death of both of her parents, Bella is left to the care of supposed friends of the family. But the longer she stays in their home, the more sinister events ... read more

1,654,845 reads

11,183

7,036

The Wren

1 page, updated Oct 31, 2012

A poetic tribute to Gerard Manley Hopkins

150 reads

Advice to Young Writers

8 parts / 10 pages, updated Oct 30, 2012

I am asked several times each day to read the stories written by young writers here on Wattpad. As there is no way that I could possibly read and offer quality fee... read more

4,608 reads

109

On Our Way Home

4 parts / 11 pages, updated Apr 18, 2012 PG-13

Written from Edward's point-of-view, On Our Way Home relates his thoughts, fears, and feelings as he, Bella, and Alice travel home from Italy to Forks after being rescued ... read more

13,524 reads

301

247

The Long Night

5 parts / 13 pages, updated Mar 17, 2012 PG-13

Written from Edward's POV, "The Long Night" chronicles the night that Bella grieved for Jacob after saying goodbye in Stephenie Meyer's book, Eclipse. Chronicling ... read more

8,378 reads

198

120

Her Wedding Day

2 pages, updated Jan 21, 2012

A one-shot (single-chapter short story) of Bella's wedding day, described in exquisite detail...and with quite a twist at the end.... "She was utterly breath... read more

5,517 reads

116

165

Evening Star: Edward's Story

Vampire #189

56 parts / 183 pages, updated Nov 22, 2011 PG-13

What could have happened between Twilight and New Moon? What if we could look at the events of what Bella called her "perfect summer" from Edward's... read more

856,817 reads

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1,730

Poems by Cassandra Lowery

3 parts / 1 page, updated Oct 20, 2011 PG-13

Various poems by Cassandra Lowery, currently including "Tone Deaf?", "second skin," "arms of an angel," and "A Love Poem to a W... read more

1,033 reads

Trailing Fingertips

1 page, updated Oct 20, 2011

This poem may be construed as an all-human tale of Bella and Edward's future life...although that was not the poem's original purpose or intent. This is the scene I env... read more

442 reads

CassandraLowery's Reading ListMy Absolute FavoritesBooks to Read

Delilah

272 reads

Wild Turkey

2,785 reads

Love, Mason (A Twilight FanFiction)

475 reads

In The Right Key

39,995 reads

Message Board

Fangirl529
1 week ago

no problem. I already read the book once. its my second time reading it. I really think that you have written it well. I love the story line and how you made the story all your own. its very well written and thought out, not to mention detailed. keep up the good work!!!!

CassandraLowery
3 weeks ago

@bumblebee_5n4p3 Thank you sooo much, Bee!! I value your critiques so much--you have definitely helped me to become a better fiction writer!! Uni work is all-consuming, so don't sell yourself short; I remember those days!! Just keep on keeping on, and a writing season will open up in your busy life again. Thank you for your amazing support and help--you are a gem!!! :) xxxooo

CassandraLowery
3 weeks ago

@amanda1price Thank you for your kind and encouraging words, Amanda!! :) As a writing teacher, nothing makes me happier than learning that I've inspired someone to love writing!! You have brightened my evening considerably, my dear!! Thank you!!!! xxxooo

CassandraLowery
3 weeks ago

@EmmyDana Thank you for your prayers, sweetie. I so appreciate you!!! xxxooo

bumblebee_5n4p3
3 weeks ago

Thank you for updating us on where you're at Cassandra. I'm sorry to hear that your health (both physical and mental) has been taking such a huge toll on you :( We've definitely missed your updates, but I am so glad to hear that you'll be updating some time this weekend! I can't wait- I LOVE 'Only by Moonlight' and am extremely intrigued to find out what happens with these humans Cullens and when Edward comes along :)
I haven't posted much in the way of stories this year, but my only reason is uni work- and then i read your notes and wonder how you possibly do it! You're such an insirpiration to so many of us. I have my fingers crossed for you that those new injections helpyou out.
Take care,
Bee xo

amanda1price
3 weeks ago

Just take your time! We are all simply lucky to be able to witness your magic ( aka your writing!). I'm so sorry that you're in pain and I'm glad things seem to be getting better! I have to say that you are one of the few people who have inspired me to start writing and I love it now! Also your story was like the first I ever read on wattpad and I can't find another that compares to it. Take as much time as you need to recooperate, just know that you have tons of fans worshiping you and waiting for the next update. And I love the Edward pic! ;)

EmmyDana
3 weeks ago

I am so glad that you are getting better, girl! I have been praying for you every night before I go to sleep! I can't wait until you do upload Only by Moonlight. Amazing photo of our dear Edward on your blog. :D he always makes me smile-Edward not Robert.
As always, I love you and we ALL have your back no matter what happens. All you can do right now is pray and put it in God's hands.
Ems

CassandraLowery
3 weeks ago

Dear Readers,

I have a new blog post up for you about Only by Moonlight. 

Take a look at http://cassandralowery.blogspot.com/2013/04/back-to-writing-againat-last.html

My plan to to finish editing Chapter Two and post it this weekend. I hope you'll enjoy it!!

Thank you so much for your patience, kindness, and understanding as I've battled through pain and physical and mental exhaustion over the past few months. I appreciate you all sooooo much!! Thanks for sticking with me!! :) 

xxxooo,
Cassandra :)

CassandraLowery
3 weeks ago

@ArmyWife1990 Homeschooling is *amazing*--we're graduating our second child this year--our daughter graduated in 2010. So that's two done, and two left to go. :) 

The great thing about homeschooling is building family relationships...and the COOL curricula out there!! I've worked for Brave Writer for 11 years now; it's a language arts company for homeschoolers--although we're getting more public-school families who are using our classes and materials to supplement their kids' educations. It's an amazing place to work. :) 

It's been my husband's dream to live in Alaska--our "compromise" was to move out of the city of San Diego to a small mountain village (pop. 1200) 50 miles east. It's a great place to raise kids--they can bike all over town, walk to the library, store, and post office, and they have 20 acres of open meadow right outside our gate. :)  Especially with three boys--they need room to run!! :) 

I like to read on FFN, but I prefer publishing here on Wattpad. :) I'm looking forward to reading your work, though!! :) 

Have a lovely weekend!!
~Cassandra :)

ArmyWife1990
3 weeks ago

Yeah I'd rather write for wattpad as well. I used to write on fanfiction.net but it was too mainstream to me. I eventually found this site from someone's profile on the website and since I started I never went back.

I used to live in Yuba city. Just 45 minutes north of the Capitol, Sacramento. I was raised there all my life and then I moved last year of September to Alaska. My husband is stationed out here at fort wainwright and we reside in North Pole alaska. 

It's alright I can already sense you had a full plate before then as I've crossed your profile a couple times since I've been on here. As for th homeschooling that is the very thing I plan to do with my children because I think the educational system in public schools are slacking terribly academically. I want my children to be able to do anything they want so I'm going to make sure their brains are stimulated properly.

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