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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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Meet the Authors Christmas Fair

Kay Castaneda, December 4, 2021December 5, 2021

Hi!  Thanks for visiting Meet the Authors Christmas Fair. https://www.facebook.com/events/856494308361014/?active_tab=discussion I’m Kay Castaneda. I write…

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Lizzie Chantree Has A New Book

Kay Castaneda, November 30, 2021November 30, 2021

EXCITING NEWS!  Author Lizzie Chantree has a new book out. She’s an amazing writer and…

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Gwyneth Lewis, Poet

Kay Castaneda, April 18, 2021

This month, I’m taking part in Blogging from A 2 Z April Challenge where each…

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Female Poets

Jane Kenyon, Poet

Kay Castaneda, April 14, 2021

  Jane Kenyon, Poet     I chose Jane Kenyon for today’s post for A2Z…

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Jennifer Wong, Poet

Kay Castaneda, April 13, 2021April 13, 2021

  Blogging From A2Z April Challenge What better way to begin the Blogging From A2Z…

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crime fiction

Who The F*ck Am I?: Steve Regan Undercover Cop Book 1

Kay Castaneda, February 28, 2021March 1, 2021

I don’t usually read crime fiction books, so I didn’t know what to expect. After…

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Steve Bentley Author Interview-The Writer’s Life

Kay Castaneda, February 28, 2021March 1, 2021

The Writer’s Life Today for the series The Writer’s Life,  I am featuring an author…

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Review of Mayhem: A Detective Matt Deal Thriller (Detective Matt Deal Thrillers, #2

Kay Castaneda, November 26, 2020

Review of Mayhem: A Detective Matt Deal Thriller (Detective Matt Deal Thrillers, #2 Writer Stephen…

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Faith

Why I Keep Trying Even If I’m Too Sick to Go On

Kay Castaneda, July 10, 2020July 10, 2025

“Perhaps some day I’ll crawl back home beaten defeated. But not as long as I…

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WHAT DOES A WRITER DO?

Kay Castaneda, April 3, 2018March 29, 2024

Part One: TELL STORIES I began writing this blog post because someone asked me a…

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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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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 https://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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Images: Pixabay 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 enc…
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