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Parchment and Pen dba Casting Light

Home of Author Susan E. Lewis

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Explore fictional tales for young adults and middle grade readers. 

​Join many who are watching for the greatest Light of them all--Jesus Christ, the returning King

OUR NEWEST PUBLICATION

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Will be available soon

ABOUT THE COMPANY AND THE WRITER

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Parchment and Pen LLC dba Casting Light (formerly Casting Light Publishing Company) was started by Susan Lewis to bring quality and fun novels to young people. The writing mission has now extended to nonfiction books with eternal truths for all ages. 

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Author Susan E. Lewis, former English teacher

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Download the novels' Curriculum Packets [HERE]

Purchase our Newest Publication--Could We Be the Ones? 

It's a quick read. Sometimes powerful things come in small packages. 

Will be Available Soon

TRUTHS TO LIVE BY TODAY AND FOR ETERNITY

John 8:12

(Jesus said) "I am the Light of the world; the one who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life."

Forest Path

John 14:3

"And if I go and prepare a place for you, I am coming again and will take you to Myself, so that where I am, there you also will be."

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THEMES FROM THE NOVELS for young adults--

"Our perspective of life and the absolutes we have will determine our choices, attitudes, and responses." 

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"We can trust God because of His character and His abilities."

"We must discern between good and evil, truth and lies."

Even When We Cannot See

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In the Midst of Us
 

"Some things are worth fighting for."

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Have a question or just want to say hello? Feel free to reach out to us. We'd love to hear from you.

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