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Author: Kay Castaneda

Kay Castaneda is retired from a career as a college English instructor in Indiana. She received a B.A. and M.A. from Indiana University. Her articles about education and sociology are included in Sage Publication’s Education and Society Reference Book. Her poetry and creative nonfiction have been published in literary journals. Kay is currently researching the history of Ireland and Scotland for a novel based on her ancestors, in addition to editing her poetry manuscript. Kay’s hobbies include reading biographies, memoirs, traveling and baking.
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Don’t Miss The News

Kay Castaneda, February 28, 2023

Welcome! I am pleased to send this newsletter/blog  to you.  I intend to send out monthly…

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Author Lizzie Chantree Book Launch My Little Cupcake Shop By The Sea

Kay Castaneda, October 6, 2022October 6, 2022

The Little Cupcake Shop By The Sea A seaside escape, filled with new beginnings and…

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Should Your Character Give A Soliloquy?

Kay Castaneda, September 13, 2022April 20, 2023

Hamlet Flower Quotes: Ophelia’s Mad Scene In Act 4 ofHamlet,Ophelia has gone mad. In her…

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Author Lizzie Chantree Book Launch My Perfect Ex

Kay Castaneda, July 14, 2022July 14, 2022

Join bestseller Lizzie Chantree for a wonderfully romantic, feel-good summer read.   Poppy Marlowe, a…

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Author Richard Dee Book Launch

Kay Castaneda, June 8, 2022

We Are Saul  by Richard Dee   Book Blurb

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A Writer’s Hands

Kay Castaneda, January 30, 2022September 13, 2022

Hands Have you ever noticed those photos of hands that some people use for blog…

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The Lady With Too Many Books

Kay Castaneda, January 10, 2022January 13, 2022

Writing Challenge: Write a Poem or Story About Your TBR Pile   The Lady With…

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Review of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Bar by Isabella May

Kay Castaneda, January 9, 2022January 11, 2022

Isabella May’s novel, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Bar, is a fantastic story with quirky characters, a…

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Our Lady of Guadalupe

Kay Castaneda, December 14, 2021

Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe To those who say Mary is not important.  Mary is…

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Christmas Sale and Giveaway

Kay Castaneda, December 11, 2021December 18, 2021

Hi Everyone! I write a variety of things-novels, short stories, poetry, blog posts, essays, family…

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Now is your best chance to find my book, Emmie of Indianapolis: The Story of an American Girl, available for $1.49 at @Smashwords as part of their Annual Summer/Winter Sale! Find my book and many more at www.smashwords.com/shelves/promos/ all month! #SWSale2025

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Liz Gauffreau wrote a post today on Story Empire about writing books so they're accessible to those who have barriers to reading.

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What Should We Name This War?
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Shadorma-a Spanish poetic form of six-line stanzas, or sestets, and a syllable count for each line: (3/5/3/3/7/5).

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Now is your best chance to find my book, Emmie of Indianapolis: The Story of an American Girl, available for $1.49 at @Smashwords as part of their Annual Summer/Winter Sale! Find my book and many more at www.smashwords.com/shelves/promos/ all month! #SWSale2025

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Liz Gauffreau wrote a post today on Story Empire about writing books so they're accessible to those who have barriers to reading.

"Greetings! Liz Gauffreau with you today. I think it’s safe to say that all authors want more people to read and enjoy their books. (I know I do!) However, some readers may encounter barriers if the books haven’t been made fully accessible to those who have visual or other impairments. For today’s curated post, I’ve compiled a list of websites with information to ensure that your books are accessible to all readers."

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Now is your best chance to find my book, Emmie of Indianapolis: The Story of an American Girl, available for $1.49 at @Smashwords as part of their Annual Summer/Winter Sale! Find my book and many more at www.smashwords.com/shelves/promos/ all month! #SWSale2025

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Liz Gauffreau wrote a post today on Story Empire about writing books so they're accessible to those who have barriers to reading.

"Greetings! Liz Gauffreau with you today. I think it’s safe to say that all authors want more people to read and enjoy their books. (I know I do!) However, some readers may encounter barriers if the books haven’t been made fully accessible to those who have visual or other impairments. For today’s curated post, I’ve compiled a list of websites with information to ensure that your books are accessible to all readers."

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