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Rebecca Castka
Rebecca Castka is a book-crazy fiction writer and rest advocate with an MFA in Creative Writing. Her online indie bookstore, The Pointed Word, helps people explore and engage in a more deeply connected global community through books. Visit thepointedword.com for curated book lists focused on indie presses and books in translation, personalized book recommendations, and book subscription boxes.