Author Archives: skcasta

The Importance of Setting in a Story

Posted on March 6, 2025 by skcasta

Be A Better Writer I plan to write weekly posts about improving your writing. Using literary devices and knowing the parts of writing such as planning, organization, drafting, revising, editing and publishing are tools that you can use to create … Continue reading →

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Comfort Zone: A Tale of Suspense

Posted on July 19, 2020 by skcasta

​I just finished reading Comfort Zone: A Tale of Suspense by Stephen Bentley, former undercover British detective, now crime author. The book is different than Bentley’s previous novels. Comfort Zone is a thriller and a crime story, but not as … Continue reading →

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BEST COOK IN THE WORLD

Posted on May 27, 2020 by skcasta

 J. C. Penney used to have a store right on the Circle in Indianapolis. The front was curved around from one corner to the next like all the buildings, a hundred windows facing the street. I counted them, but I … Continue reading →

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Author Quotes

Posted on May 26, 2020 by skcasta
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Emmie of Indianapolis, a Novel

Posted on May 8, 2020 by skcasta

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Daughter of the Sea My Voyage to Freedom and Womanhood

Posted on April 20, 2020 by skcasta

“Was all our pain and suffering worth it? Is the pain and suffering of childbirth worth a baby? You decide. Would I repeat my long voyage to America and womanhood even if success was not assured? You bet. Water leaves … Continue reading →

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Emmie Says

Posted on April 9, 2020 by skcasta
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From Dark To Light

Posted on February 8, 2020 by skcasta

​ “For every item that carries the darkness of humanity there’s one that holds the light. And that light is worth believing in. Not just in others, but in yourself as well.”  C. M. Rayne

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Ridiculous Requirements

Posted on January 27, 2020 by skcasta

​Poetry Journal Editors, re: Ridiculous submission requirements Isn’t that discrimination if you only publish ‘people of color’? What color? Purple orange lilac gold silver beige ivory olive green ebony pearl copper bronze magenta  turquoise emerald ruby opal yellow jade burnt … Continue reading →

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Keep Reading

Posted on December 4, 2019 by skcasta

​Yes, there is hate, disease, war, disasters and poverty. But there is something few people know about, and if they know, they may not care. CENSORSHIP. Social Media is free and fun. But what happens when ‘Someone’ or a group … Continue reading →

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