EMMIE OF INDIANAPOLIS by Kay Castaneda "Too many YA authors feel the need to show their adult self in the narrative, where as Castaneda successfully avoids that pit fall. “Emmie of Indianapolis” reads as if Emmie is speaking directly to us, simply, succinctly, sometimes without understanding, and other times with deep understanding; but more… Continue reading Emmie speaks with a sense of wonder
Author: skcasta
Death Among Us: An Anthology of Murder Mystery Short Stories
REVIEWS ARE IN! 5 Stars *****Mystery and suspense at its finest! First, I have to talk about that cover-eerie, cold, deadly, it’s exactly perfect for this genre. Ten outstanding authors have contributed three short stories to this anthology creating a wide assortment of murder mysteries to chill your blood. 5 Stars *****GREAT book!! This is… Continue reading Death Among Us: An Anthology of Murder Mystery Short Stories
More Than A Headache, It’s Migraine!
The first time I experienced a migraine, I didn't know that's what it was. It began with a dry feeling in my left eye and a warmness on the same side of my face. This strange feeling woke me up earlier than usual. Maybe I was getting a cold or the flu, I thought. It… Continue reading More Than A Headache, It’s Migraine!
Free Books Cheap Books Good Books?
I wish I had an e-book reader that didn't have internet. I bought my first one because the idea was so amazing. Buy a bunch of books, store them in a small device and read whenever you want! It had a light so I could use it in bed especially when my husband was asleep.… Continue reading Free Books Cheap Books Good Books?
Review of Emmie of Indianapolis
"Too many YA authors feel the need to show their adult self in the narrative, where as Castaneda successfully avoids that pit fall. “Emmie of Indianapolis” reads as if Emmie is speaking directly to us, simply, succinctly, sometimes without understanding, and other times with deep understanding; but more often than not a sense of wonder.… Continue reading Review of Emmie of Indianapolis
The Last Book
https://bookplaces.wordpress.com/2019/09/04/the-last-book/Has anyone seen the movie The Book of Eli? It's one of my favorite movies. I've seen it many times and I know I'll watch it again. The film is in the category of 'timeless literature ' and yes, films can be literature, the theme is a horrible one. The last Bible, the last Holy… Continue reading The Last Book
Fear and Censorship
I see the word 'triggers' a lot in relation to reading. Authors warn readers of possible triggers whereas certain actions or situations may cause harm to a reader mentally, bodily and even spiritually. Recently an author pulled her debut novel out of publication because a book reviewer disagreed with the theme of the book. The… Continue reading Fear and Censorship
MY PRAYER JOURNAL
Morning Offering to the Sacred Heart of Jesus O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer You my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, in reparation for my sins, for the… Continue reading MY PRAYER JOURNAL
HEAVEN in FAITH
A reflection on a prayer written by St. Elizabeth of the Trinity for her sister Guite 1906 Heaven in Faith The Second Day, First Prayer “Since love is what unites us to God, the more intense this love is, the more deeply the soul enters into God and the more it is centered in Him.”… Continue reading HEAVEN in FAITH
The Importance of Colors
Not everything is black and white. Some things are multi-colored with geometric shapes, fine lines and fuzzy, blurred edges. Sometimes it's hard to tell where one thing ends and another begins. There may be no edges, fine lines, borders or shapes. There may be times when all these are present, yet they have no name.… Continue reading The Importance of Colors