Welcome, Alexandra Caselle!

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Who I am:
I am an aspiring writer who enjoys traveling and wants my writing to leave an impact on at least one person.
Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
WordPress blog:

Womanlution: Inside the Mind of Alexandra Caselle http://womanlution.wordpress.com

Rhet Effects http://rheteffects.wordpress.com

Facebook: Feel free to follow me! www.facebook.com/alexandra.caselle?_fb_noscript=1

Twitter:
http://twitter.com/AlexandraCasell
Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
I am currently working on my first novel and other short pieces for possible publication.

"The Prodigal Daughter" (poem) http://www.galleryofwriting.org/writing/1920451
My writing is:
Fiction, Poetry, Memoir, Blog Posts
I found out about She Writes from:
Tayari Jones' Facebook post

Favorite Quote

"The ability of writers to imagine what is not the self, to familiarize the strange, is the test of their power." Toni Morrison

Alexandra Caselle's Blog

Emptiness (poem)

Posted on May 22, 2013 at 6:21pm 0 Comments

Anticipating….

 

Soft kicks against my womb,

a wholesome swelling,

a radiant glow,

the feeling of life growing inside.

Read more @http://rheteffects.wordpress.com/2013/05/19/emptiness-a-poem/

And When the Bough Breaks

Posted on May 22, 2013 at 6:17pm 0 Comments

I am lactating

breasts repossessed by hungry

mouths.  I am switches

 

 

broken from bushes

to discipline fresh talkers,

fast behinds, hard heads.

Read more @ http://rheteffects.wordpress.com/2013/05/19/and-when-the-bough-breaks-poem/

The Smell & Look of Dysfunctional (poem)

Posted on May 22, 2013 at 6:16pm 0 Comments

We straddle Piggly

Wiggly crates nestled between

freshly sanded rockers.

 

 

We palm half-pint Masons,

moisture-slick, in gnarled grips.

We guzzle homemade whiskey

Read more http://rheteffects.wordpress.com/2013/05/19/the-smell-and-look-of-dysfunctional-a-poem/…

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These Boundaries, Boxes, Traditions Can't Hold Me Back: Labyrinth's Door--Anyia"Dream of a Warrior"

Posted on March 5, 2013 at 8:05am 0 Comments

McManus, Jacquitta A. and Illustrator Toujour Byrd. Labyrinth’s Door—Anyia “Dream of a Warrior.” Worlds to Discover, LLC: 2010. http://www.worldstodiscover.com/

In our digital, 21st century world, among the interactive worlds, Xbox games, and the plethora of apps, there is still a need for story, a mythical tale to take our imagination to a world of fantasy, a…

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These Boundaries, Boxes, Traditions Can't Hold Me Back: Labyrinth's Door--Anyia"Dream of a Warrior"

McManus, Jacquitta A. and Illustrator Toujour Byrd. Labyrinth’s Door—Anyia “Dream of a Warrior.” Worlds to Discover, LLC: 2010. http://www.worldstodiscover.com/In our digital, 21st century world, among the interactive worlds, Xbox games, and the plethora of apps, there is still a need for story, a mythical tale to take our imagination to a world of fantasy, a narrative that pulls back the layers of adventure and exposes the true gems of wisdom…See More
Mar 5
Alexandra Caselle commented on the blog post 'And then there was this.'
"Beautiful prose. I remember this feeling."
Mar 3
Qiana Taylor left a comment for Alexandra Caselle
"Thanks, everything is going well. My second book got published so I'm excited about that! But all is well"
Mar 3
Alexandra Caselle liked Brooke Warner's blog post Connecting with What Matters
Mar 2
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Mar 2
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Mar 1
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Mar 1
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"Persevering Like Palm Trees in the Winds of Adversity:  A Book Review of The Boy From Willow Bend by fellow She Writes member Joanne C.…"
Feb 25
Alexandra Caselle commented on the group 'Bloggers: Let's Make It Work!'
"Persevering Like Palm Trees in the Winds of Adversity:  A Book Review of The Boy From Willow Bend by fellow She Writes member Joanne C.…"
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Alexandra Caselle commented on the blog post 'WRITING WHILE FORTY--Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow, One Strand, One Cut at a Time'
"I like what you said about death. It is like a loss when you have to give up on an idea that you have worked so hard and long on. Your comment made me think of Lao Tsu's quote, "New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings."…"
Feb 24

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At 5:18pm on March 3, 2013, Qiana Taylor said…
Thanks, everything is going well. My second book got published so I'm excited about that! But all is well
At 12:34pm on February 21, 2013, Christine Lincoln said…

Hey Alexandra! Thanks for the friend request. I hope we can get to know one another and make a connection. Your poetry is truly lovely--thanks for sharing it.

At 8:47pm on February 20, 2013, JMcManus said…

Thank you for reaching out.

Which book would you like to review? Talee and the Fallen Object is for ages 4-8 and Labyrinth's Door - Anyia "Dream of a Warrior" is for ages 9-12. They both have illustrations. Please visit my site WorldsToDiscover.com for previews. 

Warmly,

JMcManus

At 6:43am on February 20, 2013, Qiana Taylor said…

thank you! I was trying to figure out how to response back to u a while ago but I got it now lol. Hope all is well!

At 12:36pm on February 19, 2013, Danielle Boonstra said…

Happy to connect with you!

Danielle xo

At 6:43am on January 30, 2013, Qiana Taylor said…
Thanks for the add!
At 4:05pm on January 29, 2013, Qiana Taylor said…

Hello, my name is Qiana. I'm new to shewrites. Just mingling and came across your name wanted to add you as a friend.

At 1:05pm on January 28, 2013, Bwandungi Mugarura said…

Thank you for commenting on my blog! :-) I didn't think anybody read my drivel, tee hee.

At 7:09pm on January 21, 2013, Alleli Aspili said…

Thank you so much for accepting my friend request! I've read your blog posts as well and I find them really inspirational. :) Keep it up!

At 8:22am on January 21, 2013, Charlotte Stein Herrenbrück said…

Mornin', Thank you! It's a pleasure to meet you. :) ~Char

 
 
 

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