My name is Mark Kastens, and thank you for visiting my website. I have always been fascinated with storytelling and all the wonderful forms it can take. The journey to becoming an author can be overwhelming, but it’s one I’m excited to share. Join me as I learn the trials and tribulations of publishing, writing, and telling stories. Often sharing my perspective while sitting next to a campfire.

The Force & the Storytelling of Star Wars
Disclaimer: Spoilers throughout. I will be speaking mostly to the Original Trilogy and the Prequel Films. However, when speaking to the story elements and how they come together, there’s a lot to consider from legends canon, creator comments, the expanded universe, and more. It goes without saying I do not own Star Wars and all opinion …